Lakewood and Arvada / Westminster Auto Repair

You are listening to your favorite radio station while driving down the highway with the AC blasting in your face. All of a sudden, you realize that traffic has completely slowed down. When you press the brake pedal, you may experience vibrations from the brake pedal or, worse, the steering wheel. You grip the steering wheel tightly as you come to a stop. You've just felt brake judder, also referred to as brake shudder. When the brakes are applied quickly, a vibration is felt through the steering wheel, brake pedal, and suspension. This is known as brake shudder. The vibrations can be gentle or strong. A multitude of things, such as warped rotors, broken calipers, or new brake pads that have not been properly broken in after replacement, might result in brake shudder. You can tell if the front or rear brakes are responsible for the shudder by where it first manifests. Front rotor problems are frequently the cause of vibrations in the steering wheel, whereas rear rotor problems res ... read more

Pumpkin Spice…and Everything Else Autumn Brings We have all noticed the seasonal shift recently.  It’s cooler and darker in the mornings.  The leaves are changing colors. The Colorado high country has already experienced snow in the upper elevations.  Even the animals and insects know that it’s time to start preparing for winter! Fall is a very busy time of year.  Your wardrobe needs a winter update.  Your house needs winterized.  Your yard and garden need special attention.  And, don’t forget that your car needs some special FTLC (Fall Tender Loving Care), as well! Trent Pickering of Pickering Auto Service with two locations in the Denver metro area tells us, “We can help you with a lot of your auto’s seasonal chores.  We can run a check on your battery to see that it has enough cranking power to start on those really cold days. We can change o ... read more