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5 Essential Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter

5 Essential Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter

Winter can be a challenging season for vehicle owners due to precipitation, low temperatures, and unpredictable conditions. For this reason, preventive vehicle maintenance is paramount to ensuring your safety on the road. Here are five simple tips to keep your vehicle running smoothly this holiday season. 5 Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter 1. Replace Your Wiper Blades Did you know that even the highest-quality wiper blades can start to lose their effectiveness even after just six months? Additionally, as the weather gets colder, it can impact your wipers in a few ways. You might notice that the wiper blades become bent or the wiper arms start to skip. Getting a new set of wiper blades can be a smart move to ensure your peace of mind as the temperatures start to drop. 2. Check Your Battery Cold conditions ... read more

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Auto Shop FAQs: Top 3 Questions Answered

Auto Shop FAQs: Top 3 Questions Answered

As a vehicle owner, you know that regular maintenance is critical to ensuring your car's reliability. However, with the countless auto shop services required at regular intervals by your car manufacturer's manual, it can be overwhelming to remember it all. At South Park Tire & Auto Center, we share some of the most common questions we get from our customers about staying on top of vehicle maintenance. 1. When Should I Replace My Car's Battery? Typically, the lifespan of a car battery falls within the range of three to five years. There are several factors that can have an impact on the lifespan of your battery. Climate, driving habits, maintenance, and everyday use all play a role in determining how long your battery will last. There are a few telltale signs that may indicate your battery is starting to show its age. Thes ... read more

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Top 5 Reasons for a Check Engine Light

Top 5 Reasons for a Check Engine Light

When your vehicle's internal computer system finds an issue with your engine or any other important part, it warns you by turning on the check engine light. This warning is indicated by the engine symbol on your dashboard lighting up red, orange, amber, or yellow. The cause of an illuminated engine light might be as simple as a loose gas cap or as complex as a damaged engine component. However, ignoring the problem can quickly lead to expensive repairs or inevitable vehicle failure. Here are five of the most common causes of a check engine light and what you should do in the event that it comes on. 5 Common Culprits of a Check Engine Light 1. Loose Gas Cap  Your gas cap helps to maintain the right pressure in your vehicle's fuel delivery system and prevents vapors from escaping the fuel tank. When it is loose or missing, it may trigger a check engine light. 2. Oxygen Sensor Failur ... read more

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3 Unsettling Car Problems and How a Mechanic Can Help

3 Unsettling Car Problems and How a Mechanic Can Help

For many, the prospect of a car breaking down is terrifying because of the hassle it would bring, the money it would cost, and the risks it may pose to safety. In addition, it can be stressful to have automotive trouble and have no idea what the root of the problem is. This is where a skilled mechanic comes in. No matter the issue with your vehicle, an experienced and trustworthy mechanic can help you diagnose the problem and perform the necessary repairs. Here's how a South Park Tire & Auto Center mechanic might help in these scenarios: How a Mechanic Can Help With Some of the Most Daunting Car Issues 1. The Car Won't Start A fading or dead battery, disconnected or corroded wires, a faulty alternator, or a malfunctioning starter are the most common reasons a car won't start. Batteries have an ... read more

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Five Ways To Avoid A Car Accident

Five Ways To Avoid A Car Accident

Your safety is our top priority. Unfortunately, car accidents are among the leading causes of death in the United States, with alarmingly high statistics. However, many of these accidents are easily preventable with simple tips and tricks.  At South Park Tire & Auto, you and your family’s safety are of utmost importance, which is why we have compiled five ways to help you avoid a car accident:  Don’t forget to drive defensively! Driving defensively means keeping your complete awareness on the road and anticipating any traffic flow changes. Keep a close eye out for any pedestrians too! Stay at or under the speed limit. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speeding is the third most common contributing factor in car accidents.  Remain alert at all times and eliminate any distractions. As we get older and become more experienced drivers, it is easy to think we are almost invincible and can send that quick text or answer that ph ... read more

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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Check Engine Light

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Check Engine Light

Imagine you are driving to work with a busy day ahead of you, and you notice that your check engine light has appeared on the dashboard. You drive for a few minutes, trying to see if anything feels different while driving, but your vehicle seems to be performing perfectly fine. You continue to go about your day, and that day soon turns into a week. Unfortunately, your check engine light has not gone away.  The team at South Park Tire & Auto doesn’t want you to worry about your check engine light, which is why we recommend bringing your vehicle to our shop right away, as soon as your check light has appeared on your dashboard. It could mean something minor or an issue more major. Either way, it is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to auto repair.  Your check engine light is essentially your vehicle’s way of communicating if something is wrong. At South Park Tire & Auto, we will identify the underlying cause of whatever is afflicting your v ... read more

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Take Time for Your Tires

When it comes to maintenance, we automatically think of oil changes, cabin air filter replacements, and so on. We don’t always think of our vehicle’s tires, but it is essential to take time for your tires. Your tires are your vehicle’s only contact point with the road, which means they are essential when looking to propel and stop your vehicle. Just think of how much we depend on those four patches of rubber!  It is essential to properly maintain your tires with proper tire maintenance, tire rotation, tire inflation, and wheel alignment. Without properly maintained tires, you are susceptible to slipping, sliding, blowouts, and other issues that could lead to dangerous accidents. Properly maintained tires also help you save money at the gas station and prolong your vehicle's longevity.  Even if your tires look correctly inflated and not flat, they could still need a little TLC -- in fact, your tire may look flat, but it could have lost up to 50% of its ... read more

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Keep Your Vehicle Hydrated By Checking These Fluids

Keep Your Vehicle Hydrated By Checking These Fluids

Just like how you have to stay hydrated, your vehicle does too! We acknowledge that it can even be a challenge for us to remember to drink liquids. Fortunately, the team at South Park Tire & Auto is here to help you remember to keep your vehicle hydrated. Certain fluids in your car need to stay performing in tip-top shape, including your engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, and brake fluid.  The South Park Tire & Auto team strives to ensure your vehicle’s longevity, driveability, and performance. Here is why each fluid is important:  Engine oil: we all heard of an oil change, but you would be surprised to learn how many people actually forget about this vital service. Your engine is comprised of various components -- oil provides lubrication to all those moving parts and reduces friction. Without oil in your vehicle or even dirty oil, your engine will wear down much quicker.  Transmission oil: y ... read more

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Upcoming Specials

The South Park Tire & Auto team is eternally grateful for our customers at South Park Tire & Auto. When you walk through the doors of our shop, you can expect to be greeted with a warm smile, sincere concern, and precise auto repair. We are on your side -- our goal is your vehicle’s safety and security.    We recognize that for many of our clients it can be challenging to stick to a strict budget. To show both our appreciation for you and to ensure you can stay on a preventative maintenance schedule within your budget, we offer the following upcoming specials:    GOOD YEAR REBATE -- GET UP TO $150 CASH BACK: When you purchase a set of four (4) Good Year select tires receive up to $150 in rebates. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. See shop for details.  MAINTENANCE SPECIAL -- $15 OFF SERVICE OVER $150; $25 OFF SERVICE OVER $250; $50 O ... read more

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Most Romantic Drives in Littleton, CO

Most Romantic Drives in Littleton, CO

Valentine’s Day might look a little different this year, but it is still the perfect time to show your appreciation and gratitude toward that special someone in your life. Fortunately, for Littleton residents and South Park Tire & Auto clients, we live in such a beautifully breathtaking state home to many scenic drives.  Why not spend this Valentine’s Day with two of your loved ones, your sweetheart and your trusty sidekick, your vehicle? The team at South Park Tire & Auto has compiled seven stunning and of course, romantic drives in Colorado:  US Highway 285: Winding through Denver to New Mexico, this scenic drive is the absolutely best way to be reacquainted with Colorado. You will pass the Collegiate Peaks, Pikes Peak, and other breathtaking mountain ranges. You can stop along the way at some of our favorite mountain towns.  Million Dollar Highway: Million Dollar Highway is for those adrenaline junkies out there, as this drive has been referred ... read more

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