Posted July 18, 2018
Whether you’re about to head up to the mountains, on a lengthy road trip vacation or just around the corner for some ice cream, driving in the summertime can present a set of unique challenges for your vehicle. Intense sunlight, oppressive heat, etc. can take its toll on your car,…
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Posted June 15, 2018
When you pull into a local gas station in Fountain to fill your empty tank, it may be tempting to reach for the fuel with the lowest price tag. After-all, how can one little number be so important? But reaching for the regular grade isn’t always the right choice –…
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Posted May 24, 2018
Your engine is a finely-tuned machine, with belts and hoses keeping moving parts synchronized and lubricated and orchestrated to make sure you go when you press the accelerator and stop when you hit the brakes. What’s perhaps most amazing is that there’s one part that is in charge of keeping…
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Posted April 18, 2018
Changing your vehicle’s oil is one of the most basic services your can have performed and also one of the most important. Here are a few oil change factoids to consider during National Car Care Month: • Many people overlook checking the oil level in their car and just think…
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Posted March 21, 2018
With the season changing from winter to spring here in Colorado, our roads are set to be affected as temperatures increase and asphalt pavement undergoes structural changes. These changes can lead to the creation of potholes, which are hazardous to your vehicle in a number of ways: Tires/Wheels If you…
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Posted February 23, 2018
In order to ignite fuel and turn the motor over, gas-powered vehicles are reliant upon an effective ignition system. If the ignition process doesn’t go smoothly or isn’t functioning properly, your vehicle won’t be able to operate correctly and may fail its next emission test. The vast majority of modern…
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Posted January 18, 2018
In an ideal world, when you hit the road in your vehicle the surface you’re driving on is even and smooth and you cruise along without any issues whatsoever. Unfortunately, roads are rarely perfectly smooth and even when they are, you can still have issues with steering and navigating the…
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Posted December 19, 2017
As temperatures across Colorado are starting to bottom out, drivers across the state tend to begin scrambling to winterize their vehicle. One of the most common questions we tend to hear from customers during this process and throughout the winter months is “What’s the difference between antifreeze and coolant exactly?”…
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Posted November 28, 2017
There’s no shortage of elements to deal with during the winter months here in El Paso County. Snow, freezing rain, black ice, you name it – we get it all. As a result of unfavorable weather and other factors, road conditions can be quite hazardous for Fountain drivers this time…
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Posted October 30, 2017
When it comes to vehicle safety, tires are at or near the top of the Importance List. What many car owners don’t realize however, is that tires require regular maintenance in order to maintain their integrity and keep your vehicle safely on the road. Here are a few quick tips…
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