Automotive Industry News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?

Since the early 1900s, Rolls Royce automobiles have been equipped with an iconic silver hood ornament; a woman, her head pointed forward, arms stretched behind her, her clothing flowing in the wind. While it’s an all-around cool emblem, there’s actually a lot more to the story.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we understand that you can’t prevent malfunctions all the time, every time. At some point in your driving history, you’ve probably dealt with a flat tire. Sometimes a tire goes flat in a parking lot, but sometimes a tire can fail while driving. Here are some indicators you have a tire that is about to fail, and how to handle the situation.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we service all types of transmissions, on any car, truck, or SUV. This includes both All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles; but you may be wondering...what’s the difference? Both types of vehicle supply power to all four wheels, so why use two different terms? Due to the increasing demand for AWD and 4WD vehicles over the last decade, equipped on everything from sports cars to pickup trucks, more and more people are asking these same questions.

Good tire maintenance is important. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their car. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their car is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your car is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a car last. The Auto Repair Place in Boulder has some car washing tips for you, to keep your car in shape for years to come.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of The Auto Repair Place in Boulder.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from The Auto Repair Place in Boulder to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.