Lakewood and Arvada / Westminster Auto Repair

Tires have a lot of different responsibilities.  In the snow, they need tread for traction.  In the rain, the tire pattern can help direct water off of the road surface for better control.  And, if you’re using your vehicle to tow a camper, the tire pressure and load capacity affects safe handling, especially at highway speeds. How do you know that your tires are ready for towing your RV for your next camping trip?   Here’s a little tire lesson that will help you rest assured and may even explain some things you didn’t know. Auto manufacturers are very good at pairing tires and vehicles. So if you keep your tire pressure at the recommended psi and keep all loads within the towing specifications you find in your Owner’s Manual, you’re all set. But if you have changed your tires to another tire size or you need new tires before you head out, you nay need to go through some calcula ... read more

You can't always accuse a bad smell for something outside of your car - sometimes that smell you're detecting is your vehicle trying to tell you something is wrong! Did you know that the different scents your vehicle gives off can help you identify what the problem could be? Some causes for specific smells are less urgent than others, but there is only one way to be sure. Whenever you catch an exotic odor in your automobile, you should bring it to an auto mechanic to get an accurate diagnosis. Here is a list of some of the most common scents and what they might mean:   Maple Syrup: If your car smells like pancakes or waffles (a sweet smell), it could very well be many things including the smell of coolant. A leak from your radiator, cylinder head, or manifold gasket can be the culprit. On the other hand, if the aroma is potent and in the cabin, it could be a ... read more