Denver Auto Repair

Driving on mountain roads can be exhilarating, but it also presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to braking. There are some effective techniques to brake safely on mountain roads without risking overheating your brakes. Understanding the Challenge Braking on mountain roads involves navigating steep descents and tight turns, which can significantly strain your vehicle's brakes. The continuous application of brakes generates heat, and if not managed properly, it can lead to brake fade or even failure. What is Brake Fade Brake fade is a phenomenon where prolonged or aggressive braking leads to a loss of stopping power. In mountain driving, the constant strain on brakes can exacerbate brake fade, compromising safety. Understanding this issue is crucial for drivers, as it highlights the importance of proper braking techniques and maintenance to ensure safe mountain travel. Techniques for Safe BrakingAnticip ... read more

Before heading out for a vacation or a road trip, it’s a good idea to check your vehicle’s wheel alignment. Misaligned wheels result in accelerated tire wear. It’s easy to clock thousands of miles over the summer, so the wear and tear on the tires can be substantial. At South Denver Automotive we offer complete tire care, including new tires and wheel alignment. While there are symptoms that alert you to the need for wheel alignment: uneven tire wear, vibrations while driving, or car pulling to one side, it’s best to bring your vehicle to South Denver Automotive, and let our nationally ASE certified technicians perform alignment check, and while we have your vehicle in the shop, we can also check condition of the tires, and perform tire rotation so you vehicle will be ready for the summer fun. Wheel alignment is performed by our highly experienced technicians using computerized alignment machines that can measure alignment accuracy to a level greater than what ... read more

At South Denver Automotive we offer comprehensive auto care, including check engine light diagnostics and repairs. Check engine light (CEL) is a warning light that can come "on" for a variety of reasons; actually, hundreds of conditions can cause the onboard computer to turn on the CEL. CarMD.com, a company that provides car owners with information about check engine light repairs, has been providing yearly studies of the top reasons for the check engine light warning. After analyzing over 15 million reports submitted in 2023, here is what they found: 1) Catalytic converter replacement – unfortunately catalytic converter thefts continue across the country, hence catalytic converter replacement is the first item on the list. 2) Oxygen sensor replacement – when thieves ... read more