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Slow Down for a Little Brake History
History of Brake Design-Function-Operation Back when horse drawn wagons were the primary source of transportation, the mechanics were simple. Four wheels to move forward and backward, the ability to steer and a way to stop were the basic needs. The braking system typically involved some form of wooden block that pressed against the wheels when […]
Colfax Avenue: Northern Boundary of Denver’s Golden Triangle Neighborhood
With the discovery of gold in Cherry Creek by George Simpson in 1857, the bustling metropolis we know as Denver today was born. Gold prospectors lay claims up and down Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, establishing Auraria and Denver City. The population grew quickly, and by 1861 there were more than 100,000 residents […]
Curious About Who Made Denver’s First Electric Car?
Fritchle Electric: Denver’s 100-Mile Electric Car The electric automobile has slowly gained popularity over the last decade. Advancements in battery technology has made the electric car more practical and reliable. While Colorado isn’t known for automobile manufacturing, it wouldn’t be surprising that an electric car manufacturer would set up shop in Denver. How long ago […]
Moving Forward: A Quick Lesson in Transmissions
The early automobile was a simple machine. Beginning as a wagon with an engine to propel it forward, the mechanics of the time were basic. As technology moved forward, the automobile became more complex. Much like today’s manual transmission, the early automobile offered a couple of forward gears and one for reverse. Cars of the […]
7 Tips for Taking Care of Your New “Used” Car
Schedule a professional vehicle inspection before buying a used car or truck. We’ll help put together your short & long term vehicle maintenance plan. Has 2020 driven you to shift gears in many of your everyday practices? That may include how you motor you and your family around town. Yep, us too. Here’s the thing: […]