Lakewood and Arvada / Westminster Auto Repair

The thermostat plays a key role in maintaining the engine’s temperature. It is a cooling system component that may get worn over time. An old or failing thermostat often gets stuck open or close, which can lead to an array of problems. And in most cases, you should not continue to drive with a broken thermostat.   When the thermostat is stuck open, it lets coolant flow continuously through the engine. When the thermostat is stuck closed, your engine will not receive enough coolant to keep it at an optimal temperature. When the thermostat is functioning, it should open and close at the right time to make sure engine temperatures are always stable. Below are some of the warning symptoms a broken thermostat may display.  Cold Air Blowing Through Heater - If the thermostat is stuck open, the temperature in the engine will drop. The temperature gauge may read as cold even after driving. Therefore, the HVA ... read more

Tips for Teen Drivers Young drivers get into accidents often because of their inexperience. This fact is especially worrisome with back-to-school right around the corner.  Whether you have a first-time solo, 16-year-old driver or a college bound young adult, there are some things you can do to keep them safer on the road. Though there is more to a young driving’s increased risk of a collision than just logging hours behind the wheel Distractions from mobile phone calls and texts have certainly been in the spotlight recently. Friends who “ride along” can cause driving interference that can also lend to unnecessary automobile accidents.  Combine this with an increase in night driving and driving while experiencing study and activity exhaust, and you can see why as a parent or guardian, there is a very just reason for increased worry. But you may be surprised to learn that it’s not the young adult age group that logs the most ... read more