Our Expert Automotive Service & Collision Repair Blog

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

Average auto insurance rates in Colorado have increased 15% over 2015 according to Carole Walker of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association in an interview on CBS Denver 4 last month, adding that Insurance Companies are having a hard time keeping up with payouts in the state. There are numerous reasons for this. Colorado metro areas have been hit with major hail storms three years in a row. Colorado is second in the nation for hail claims and also second for increase in accident repair costs because of severity. 2015 was the deadliest year on Colorado highways since 2008.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) can be a great asset, especially if you live here in Colorado where the weather can literally change in 5 minutes.  But just because we're (almost) past the winter months, doesn't mean that you can forget about taking care of your AWD. See our tips below on preventing damage to your AWD vehicle.

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!  

We like to cover questions in our newsletters that come up regularly by our customers and this question is on our top ten list.

After an accident you don’t want to discover you’re covered by an insurance company with reliability issues.  

Many of us will be traveling by car over Thanksgiving and a few simple checks will make your trip safe and predictable. All the items mentioned are part of any good vehicle maintenance plan. 

How often should I have the brakes on my car checked? There are several things that need to be serviced on the brake system of your vehicle. 

Will it hail on my car this year? After 2 consecutive years of significant summer hail, inquiring minds in Denver want to know. Many customers have also asked how we repair hail damage.

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.

My first job after college in 1973 was at Denver's first Saab dealer (Saab Denver).  They sold Saab, Subaru and an electric car, the Vanguard Citicar. Actually "sold" is a misnomer... it sat on the lot the whole time I was employed there.