Littleton Auto Repair

If you see the check engine light appear on your vehicle's dashboard, don't delay taking it in for service. There are a lot of different reasons for this light to come on. While some of those reasons can be minor, a few are very serious. If the light is flashing, that's an indication of a critical failure or problem. It's best not to drive your vehicle at all with a flashing check engine light. Even a light that's steady and not blinking could be warning you of a serious problem, though. Don't settle for crossed fingers and hope. Instead, bring your vehicle in and have it checked out. Then, you can get any issues corrected before they become worse. You don't want to do additional damage to your engine by driving it when there's something going wrong. What Causes a Check Engine Light? A check engine light can come on when there's a critical failure, but also ... read more

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 Failu ... read more

2021 is officially here, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what the New Year holds for us. We are also so grateful for our clients’ continued support, and we look forward to seeing you and servicing your vehicle in the school year. The team at South Park Tire & Auto Center wishes you a safe and happy New Year!  The New Year is also the time for fresh starts. For many of us, we are already starting to think of our New Year’s resolutions. The team at South Park Tire & Auto Center is here to help. We spend so much time in our vehicles that they are practically a member of our families. It makes sense to think of resolutions geared toward our vehicles. Here are our New Year’s resolutions for having a happier and healthier vehicle:  Replace your engine air filter. Your engine air filter prevents debris and dirt from entering your engine. When your air filter needs to be replaced, all those contaminants can build up and harm your vehicle. It i ... read more

Time flies by and it is officially Fall. When we think of Autumn, we think of falling leaves, hot chocolate, and pumpkins, but it is also a perfect time to take care of your vehicle. Fall is an excellent time to start preparing for winter, as many of us will drive in wet, snowy, or chilly weather this autumn. To prepare for the upcoming weather changes, the team at South Park Tire & Auto has compiled areas of your vehicle that need a little extra TLC:  Don’t forget about your tire pressure! Our technicians certainly have not! Tires can actually lose one pound of pressure for every 10 degrees of Fahrenheit. During autumn, the temperatures begin to make their descent, so right now is an excellent time to have your tire pressure inspected by our team.  Think about making the switch to winter tires! Once your temperature drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, your tire’s ability to grip the road quickly decreases, especially if that tire is all-season. If you are d ... read more

Maintaining your tires is one of the most important vehicle safety components, regardless of whether you are driving an SUV, truck, or car. Not only does it ensure your safety, but it also provides the safety of your passengers and other drivers on the road. If your vehicle runs out of gas, you will slowly come to a stop. If an engine doesn’t receive preventative maintenance, it, most likely, will refuse to start. Driving on vehicles with incorrect tire pressure is risky -- disaster could strike at any time and any speed, as it affects how your vehicle responds to steering and braking input. Tires with incorrect pressure aren’t only dangerous, but can also change your vehicle’s gas mileage and overall performance.  When you drive on underinflated tires, the contact patch between your car and the road surface increases, this increased contact patch leads to more friction between the tire and road surface, which results in more wear on the tire and fuel consumptio ... read more

Even though the school's status in the fall (whether it will be online or on-campus) is up in the air, so to speak, it is still essential to take certain precautions when driving near a school zone. It is easy to get lost in our head during our drive, or perhaps, you are late to work and have to make a mad dash through a school zone. Either way, it is imperative to slow down, monitor your surroundings, and keep your eyes peeled for eager little ones.  If you are dropping your little one off at school or have to drive through a school zone to get to work, we recommend reading and following these tips and tips designed to ensure you drive safely in school zones:  Just in case you didn’t know -- it is illegal to pass a school bus from behind. If you see a bus stopped, and children are either getting on or off, make sure you come to a stop and patiently wait. One of the most common bus-related accidents involving children is caused by drivers illegally passing a stopp ... read more

Auto repair can be stressful, but these worrisome situations can be easily prevented with routine preventative maintenance. The team at South Park Tire & Auto is here to help keep your vehicles running in tip-top shape, and to do so; we can’t emphasize the importance of preventative maintenance enough. Oil changes, fluid level checks, tire rotations, and other services need to be performed at certain intervals. If you neglect these services, you might run into easily prevented auto repairs.  Here are the five most preventable auto repairs:  Transmission Replacement: When you think of expensive car repairs, the one that usually comes to mind is transmission replacement. Without a properly working transmission, your vehicle won’t move -- it transfers power from the engine to your wheels. To keep your transmission working correctly, preventative maintenance is a must. Your transmission’s fluid needs to be checked routinely, and if you neglect this service ... read more

The team at South Park Tire & Auto appreciates you. We are grateful for each and every one of our clients, which is why we offer you several ongoing specials to choose from. During these difficult and unprecedented times, we may find ourselves sticking a strict budget, and we may find this regime to be especially stressful. However, the team at South Park Tire & Auto recognizes that you have enough to worry about. We are here to ease your worries by offering services designed to secure the health and safety of your vehicle. We are trying our best to make auto repair easy for you and your family. Take a look at the upcoming specials we offer at South Park Tire & Auto in Littleton, CO. If you have any questions; we encourage you to ask.  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 SPE ... read more

The team at South Park Tire & Auto wants you to feel safe and secure while you are out on the roads in Littleton. If you are driving along, perhaps to your daughter’s soccer game or to the morning meeting across town, and you hear one of these noises, don’t worry; instead, simply bring your vehicle to the technicians at South Park Tire & Auto.  Here are 10  auto repair-related noises you should not ignore:  Clicking when turning High pitched squealing when you accelerate.  Metallic screeching Brake clunking A Hissing Noise  Tapping or clicking noise coming from under your hood.  Squeaking and grinding  Rattling  Thumping  Humming or whirring  Each one of these sounds can indicate something different, ranging from a tiny issue to a bigger problem. The team at South Park Tire & Auto will perform a diagnostic inspection to figure out the root cause of the sound, just like a bloodhound with a scent. We wil ... read more

Happy New Year’s from the team at South Park & Auto in Littleton! We are here to wish you a safe and happy 2020 and decade. The key to keeping your vehicle happy and healthy begins with tire maintenance, and fortunately, the team at South Park Tire & Auto are experts at tire maintenance.  Here is why tire maintenance is so important:  Tire Rotation: The tires in the front and back of your vehicle will operate at different loads and perform different steering and braking function, which will result in unequal wear pattern. To prolong the performance if your tires, tire rotation is a must. Typically, tire rotation will occur between 5,000 and 7,000 miles. However, this mile range can fluctuate depending on how you drive.  Tire Balancing: Properly balanced tires equal even tread wear and an extended life. When your tires are balanced, our technicians will attach small weights to your wheels to limit vibration when turn down the streets of Littleton. Wheneve ... read more