Posted on 11/1/2018
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It’s November--time to think about Thanksgiving and going to Grandma’s house. Or maybe to visit your childhood friend, where Thanksgivings together has been a tradition since Kindergarten. Wherever you’re going, a lot of people will be on the road. We want you to be ready, to get your car ready, and to be safe above all. Safety First While we’d never want you to get stranded, getting your car ready for that trip is critical for your peace of mind. You have to consider not only yourself but your family’s safety. And also consider the road conditions during this time of year. People are distracted by lots of things, but when the road conditions are less than optimal, that distracted driving can lead to accidents. Emergency Car Kit If you ever get stranded, having the right things in the car can make all the difference. If the worst-case scenario happens and you get stuck in a snowbank, there are a number of i ... read more
Posted on 10/1/2018
Can you believe how dismally hot September has been in Colorado? One day the thermometer registered 93 degrees! Despite the obnoxiously hot September weather, fall and winter will happen very quickly. It’s hard to think about winter when it’s 93 degrees, but once we get that dreary October weather, everyone will believe that winter is on its way. Here are some things you could think about when winterizing your vehicle. Coolant Flushes If you don’t remember when your vehicle had a coolant flush, chances are you probably need one. Most coolant doesn’t last that long. Usually only two years or 30,000 miles. You could look back through your records to check, or bring in your car and we can tell you whether you need one. The best time to get a coolant flush is before you need one, of course. Tune-ups or Services Again, if you don’t remember the last time you had a service, then you might want to bring in your vehicle. A little thing can turn int ... read more
Posted on 9/18/2018
If you’re a millennial, chances are you’re very tech-savvy. Chances are you were born with a smartphone in one hand and knew how to use it the instant you saw it. You also know your way around apps and have spent the better part of your childhood teaching people with more seniority how to navigate online. If that sounds like you, have you ever considered a career in the auto repair industry? You’ve Been Told to Get a Traditional College Degree Getting a traditional college degree doesn’t sound so inviting all the time, does it? People just a couple of years older than you (maybe your older brothers and sisters) now have debt from their educations that will take them years, or decades, to repay. Every time the mailman comes to the door or they receive phone calls, they’re terrified at the bills that are accumulating. The time for being an indentured slave is long gone. You Learn in Unconventional Ways You probably love watching YouTub ... read more