Automotive Industry News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO has the answers.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

What condition are your tires in? At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at The Auto Repair Place we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.