Lakewood and Arvada / Westminster Auto Repair

Windshield wiper blades are a no-fuss part of our vehicles. To a certain extent, they don’t require constant maintenance. It’s simple – you just replace them when they are no longer able to clear off your windshield. On average, you should replace them every 6-12 months. To extend their life, you should follow these best practices when it comes to windshield wipers: Clean them - You can easily clean the wipers with a wet cloth and rubbing alcohol. Go along the edges as dirt and grime can build up there over time. To keep your wipers in great condition, you should do this once a month or whenever you wash your car. Keep the windshield clean - When you are wiping the wipers down, don’t forget about the windshield too. A filthy surface can cause larger particles to cling onto the wipers. Run the defrosters first - During the winter, wipers tend to freeze. To avoid breakage, you should defrost your windscreen first before clearing it off with the wipers. Park o ... read more

It’s that time of year when we start adding up our blessings and pay more attention to what is really important. Our Health. Our Family. Our Friends. But how many of us, when we sit around the table this year, will voice our appreciation of our cars?  When you consider all that you demand and expect out of your vehicle on a day in and day out basis, you just might want to add them to the list. When you are truly grateful for something, you take care of it (as an independent auto service facility you can see where we are going with this!)  And, when you take care of something, it becomes more valuable to you…and others, too. Over the last couple of years, a lot of us have really worked hard to keep our cars maintained because the chance of getting a new car – or even a good used car – was not an option with the high demand, the uncertain financial picture and the those dismal supply ... read more