Lakewood and Arvada / Westminster Auto Repair

As the fun-filled summer months approach, you might want to get your car ready for the season. Preparing in advance goes a long way in keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Here are some essential steps to make your vehicle summer-ready. Checking the Oil and Oil Filter The intense summer heat can strain the engine and its oil and oil filter. Oil lubricates the engine parts, and the filter traps and captures foreign dirt, debris, and metal fragment chippings. It's best to replace the oil filter and change the oil to facilitate an efficient, powerful, and healthy engine throughout the summer. Keeping an Eye on the Fluid Levels A change in season can cause a reduction in coolant, transmission, brake, and power steering fluid, which are essential in daily vehicle operations during the warm summer. The coolant fluid is particularly significant as it helps cool your car when it overheats. It's wise to schedule a fluid ch ... read more

How to increase your vehicle’s resale value It appears that the supply chain issues we’ve suffered through in the past are beginning to resolve themselves.  This means that many of us that have been holding off on buying a new vehicle (or new to us) are now auto shopping. The resale value of a vehicle is based on what that vehicle is worth when sold in its current condition. There are quite a number of factors that affect a car’s resale value in a negative way including the car’s age, mileage, cosmetic condition, whether the prior owner was a smoker, number and severity of accidents that have occurred, etc.  Even the vehicle’s color and the number of bumper stickers attached can impact the amount that will be deducted from your traded amount.  But, as you would imagine, nothing affects the value of a vehicle more than neglecting needed mechanical maintenance. The average trade in usually occurs between 30,000 and 50,000 mil ... read more