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Chris Lechman

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What To Look For When Choosing A Repair Facility

Posted by Chris Lechman on Dec 1, 2016 8:35:14 AM

There are many reasons you might be searching for a new repair provider for your car, truck or SUV. You might have moved to a new area, gotten a new car or become unhappy with your current shop. Here are some helpful tips on what to look for when you need to find a new place to get your trusty steed repaired.

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Topics: Warranty, Maintenance, Online Reviews

A Refresher On Winter Driving Tips

Posted by Chris Lechman on Oct 28, 2016 12:06:10 PM


We all know that you need to take special precautions while driving during the winter months.  Here is a quick refresher on some winter driving tips that will help you make it through the season.

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Topics: Safety, Tires, Winter Driving

Automotive Maintenance 101 (What does my car really need?)

Posted by Chris Lechman on Sep 27, 2016 5:46:20 AM


So, you take your trusty steed into your repair shop for an oil change.  We all know we need to change the oil in our engines regularly to ensure they last a long time and don’t break down on us.  While your car is in the service bay, a good technician will inspect the vehicle and make recommendations based on his or her visual inspection of parts, fluids and components and some according to the mileage of the vehicle.  Then the service advisor comes to you with a list of “maintenance” items that should be done.   But your car is running fine, right?

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Topics: Maintenance, Service Standards, Service Intervals

Tips on How To Not Get Taken For a Ride at the Repair Shop

Posted by Chris Lechman on Jul 25, 2016 10:10:37 AM


So, it happened again! Your trusty steed, your car, your friend, you named him “Brad”, has broken down again.

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Topics: Car Repair

Colorado Mountain Driving Tips From Our Car Care Experts

Posted by Chris Lechman on Jun 23, 2016 8:49:27 AM

Summertime is here and the rivers are flowing! Sounds like it’s about time to head up the the mountains for hiking, camping, fly-fishing or just about whatever your heart desires!  

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Topics: Safety, Driving Safey, Pre-trip check-up, Summertime Driving

Keep Your Cool: Troubleshooting Your Automotive Air Conditioning System

Posted by Chris Lechman on May 25, 2016 10:23:05 AM

Summer is upon us and the A/C system in your car, truck or SUV will be working overtime to keep you cool. Your automotive air conditioning system's basic design hasn’t changed much since it was originally developed, however how all the parts work together has gotten more complex. The A/C system main components are still the compressor, condenser, receiver/drier, expansion device, evaporator and hoses.

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Topics: Air Conditioning

Hail Protection: Do Hail Blankets Really Work to Prevent Hail Damage to My Car?

Posted by Chris Lechman on Apr 23, 2016 9:56:00 AM

A customer wrote, “Does your shop know if hail blankets protect your car in a hail storm?”  After all the hail we received in the Denver metro area last year this was a question that was worth researching. 

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Topics: Hail Damage

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