Maintenance
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Recalls are pretty serious for Colorado Springs residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Colorado Springs residents still might want to know about....Published on: Jan 17, 2012 -
Sometimes we hear people in Colorado Springs say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely relia...Published on: Mar 08, 2012 -
Every Colorado Springs car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter...Published on: Mar 22, 2012 -
When your vehicle breaks down in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your lif...Published on: May 02, 2012 -
The hottest Colorado news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Colorado Springs. If you feel like most of you...Published on: May 16, 2012 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Colorado Springs residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them...Published on: Jun 06, 2012 -
These days many people in the Colorado Springs area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started...Published on: Jul 04, 2012
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If you're reading this article in Colorado Springs, Colorado, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your prof...Published on: Jul 11, 2012 -
If you've ever been driving around Colorado Springs and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you ju...Published on: Aug 01, 2012 -
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Colorado folks were real sticklers about...Published on: Aug 24, 2012 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Sep 06, 2012 -
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Colorado Springs car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Colorado Springs, Colorado, folk...Published on: Sep 11, 2012 -
If you are a driver in Colorado Springs and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic moto...Published on: Sep 27, 2012 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Colorado news. Colorado Springs people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a...Published on: Oct 24, 2012
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So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Colorado Springs?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn tha...Published on: Dec 04, 2012
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{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Colorado Springs service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few mile...Published on: Dec 13, 2012
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High gas prices in Colorado Springs increase the cost of living for Colorado drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a ...Published on: Jan 10, 2013 -
People in Colorado Springs have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending m...Published on: Apr 09, 2013 -
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Lighthouse Automotive for a checkup and he said that...Published on: May 10, 2013 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: May 16, 2013