Boulder Auto Repair

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Boulder drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely. Your John’s Auto Care service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for CO auto owners because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner. Give us a callJohn’s Auto Care 303.442.2932 1900 55th St. #104 Boulder, CO 80301

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Eldorado Springs area shoe stores? When buying a running shoe, is quality important? Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous? Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price? Is the warranty important when buying tires? When you choose new tires in Boulder, what’s the most important factor for you?You know, buying tires in Boulder is a big deal. It’s a big ticket item so you know you’ll be spending a lot. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of course there’s the safety aspect as well. The tires do a lot of work – they carry the weight of the vehicle and you and your passengers. They need to be up to the task. You want to be sure they hold the road and provide good traction. If you carry heavy loads or tow a trailer ... read more

All Boulder drivers have blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving around Boulder. First let’s talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others… To begin, we can greatly reduce blind spots by properly adjusting our mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. Make the adjustments in your family car before you start to drive. First, Boulder auto owners should adjust their rear view mirrors to give the best possible view directly to the rear of their family car. Eldorado Springs folks don’t need it to get a better view of either side of the car, the kids in the back seat or their dazzling smile. It’s pretty uncomplicated, the rear view mirror should reflect the rear. Next, lean your head until it almost touches the driver’s side window. Adjust your side ... read more

Boulder auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Boulder, CO are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause for vehicle failure? Nope, it’s not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But, if you take good care of your family car coolant system, it will take good care of you. A family car’s engine creates a lot of heat – so much heat, that if it is not properly cooled, the engine can lock up, resulting in massive damage and costly repair bills. But when everything is working right, your family car engine operates at the proper temperature and all is well. Without antifreeze in your cooling system, the water could freeze and cause family car engine damage. This could be very expensive, not to mention inconvenient. The right mix of water and antifreeze is critical and protects the engine against damage from freezing and overheating. Antifreeze also protects the coolant system against corrosion that could cause the system to fail. The thing to r ... read more

Car care is a vital part of auto safety in Boulder. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on CO roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving is safe driving. And defensive driving is all about attitude. You have to decide that you will be a safe driver in CO, no matter what anyone else is doing. Boulder motorists can start with awareness. Always maintain awareness of your surroundings, the road conditions, other vehicles on the Boulder road or highway and road hazards. Have you ever suddenly realized that you have arrived somewhere, but you don’t really remember driving there? That is unsafe driving. Never assume that other Boulder motorists are paying attention. You be the one on alert. You be the one to take initiative to stay out of the way of other CO drivers. And don’t let familiarity dull your alertness. Remind yourself to pay as close attention while ... read more