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Now that it’s spring time in Denver you’re likely using your car’s air conditioning more often on the average day. When you turn on the A/C, are you overwhelmed by a foul smell - similar to dirty socks? This is a common situation in most vehicles, there’s no need to feel self conscious. The odors invading your car are due to fungus, mold and/or bacteria growing in your car’s A/C system. Mold and bacteria thrive in dark and damp spaces, making your A/C system a prime target. Don’t despair! There are a few things you can do to control or eliminate these odors:

Routine maintenance on your vehicle shouldn’t be considered a “repair cost”, think of it as more of a gym membership or eating healthy for your body. The better you take care of your body, the healthier you are and the longer you live. Your vehicle is not any different, your vehicle requires routine maintenance to last over 200 or 300K miles. Yes, this is possible with today’s vehicles, with attention paid to maintenance, your vehicle will last a very long time and be more problem free. Many actual repairs performed to vehicles are a result of poor maintenance. Of course some things will always just break or wear out, but simple regular maintenance can prevent some breakdowns. Here are a few important ones.

Winter driving in Colorado can be tricky, but there are many things to keep in mind when hitting the road in the spring.

Have you noticed a trend of people doing just about everything besides driving when they’re behind the wheel? Have you noticed a trend of people doing just about everything besides driving when they're behind the wheel? The driver who believes it's safe to use their phone if they add a few extra car lengths behind the flow of traffic or the driver applying makeup or eating their meal behind the wheel.

While it doesn’t happen often, getting a flat tire can be a major inconvenience. Being prepared by understanding the basic steps to change a flat can help make an unpleasant experience manageable.

No one wants to give up the keys…Staying behind the wheel enables us to maintain our independence and keep our minds sharp and healthy.  With age come additional challenges that impact driving: arthritis, hip and knee replacements, joint pain – just to name a few!  A recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that seniors who stopped driving are two times more likely to suffer depression and five times more likely to enter an assisted living center.