Littleton Auto Repair

November is the perfect time to winterize your car. It is the calm before the storm, so to speak, as the holidays -- Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years -- are quickly approaching. Before the holiday hecticness, bring your vehicle to our shop for an inspection, and we will make sure your car is ready to face whatever Mother Nature throws our way this winter in Littleton, CO:  Here is how we plan to winterize your vehicle:  Whenever someone thinks of auto repair, they can’t help but think of an oil change. Even though an oil change is well-known, you may be surprised to learn how many people put this service off. When the temperature drops, your oil automatically thickens. If your oil is especially gunky or dirty, this thickening can be much more detrimental to your engine. Your oil won’t do its job -- lubricate your engine.  Your windshield wipers are your first line of defense against the elements. Imagine you are caught in a snow storm, and your winds ... read more

Halloween is supposed to be scary for all the right reasons -- the creepy goblins, spooky ghosts, and manic monsters -- not for the unusual sounds emanating from your engine. If you are hearing any of these sounds, you can think of it as your engine’s cry for help. There is no reason to stress; instead, simply bring your vehicle to South Park Tire & Auto in Littleton.  Here are some scary sounds that mean it’s time for a service:  Any sound you hear when you turn around a corner.  An unusual flapping sound.  If your car has a manual transmission, and you hear a grinding noise when you change gears.  Hissing or sizzling coming from under your hood.  A knocking sound originating from your engine.  Loud bangs.  Humming sounds coming from underneath your car.  Rattling noises from under your vehicle.  Your vehicle starts to roar when you accelerate.   Your vehicle starts to make squealing noises when you ... read more