Maintenence

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 […]

Engine & Motor Oil History In the 1860’s, Dr. John Ellis was practicing medicine in Binghamton, New York and studying the potential healing qualities of crude oil. Through his research he was unable to find any medical value of the substance.  What he did find was that oil had great lubricating properties, even at high […]

In Colorado we get the weather extremes. Winter brings us snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures. Summer ushers in hot, hundred-degree temperatures, with the occasional (and sometimes unexpected) downpour of rain and hail. These extremes can be tough on your car. As we head into the hottest weeks of the year, here are some summer tips […]

Why do car batteries fail in winter? “Cold weather can cause car batteries to go dead because damage accumulating through the summer months doesn’t show up until the battery is more taxed” advises Downtown Denver auto repair shop owner, Marc Zandell of Golden Triangle Auto Care.  Summer’s high temperatures cause the electrolyte to vaporize faster […]

Security Second … Good work: you’ve had your student’s vehicle inspected, and you’ve handled all of the items needing attention. Your car should be good for the commute for the immediate future. The best advice we can give to keep your car in good running order is regular maintenance. We all know it takes more […]

  Summer is finally here, and for many Coloradans we all have mountain adventures on our minds, so we thought we’d share a few Colorado Mountain car care & driving tips as you prepare for your Summer vacation.  The last thing any of us want to deal with is any sort of car problems.  There […]