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At Dakota Ridge Auto, we’d like to dispel the maintenance free myth. Sure, quality surveys report fewer problems with new Englewood cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free in Colorado? Back when cars spent more time in the Littleton repair shop, Colorado drivers were more mindful of…

Question: My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in Englewood. How can Littleton drivers avoid transmission trouble? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: Next to your engine, your transmission is the most important component in your vehicle – so you and your fellow Littleton drivers want to do all you can to avoid transmission repairs.…

Question for Dakota Ridge Auto: My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do? Do I need an exhaust service? Dakota Ridge Auto Answer: Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Littleton drivers smell exhaust in the passenger cabin or hear…

At Dakota Ridge Auto, we know your wheel bearings may be something to which you’ve never given a thought while driving around Littleton, CO. Wheel bearings are what enable your wheels to spin freely. Since they bear the entire weight of the vehicle, they have to be tough. Wheel bearings can last well over 60,000…

It’s very important to your Dakota Ridge Auto service center to provide technician training that keeps you happy and on the road. You might be surprised at the amount of money Littleton service centers spend every year to make sure their technicians are properly trained. Englewood area service centers, including Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton,…

At Dakota Ridge Auto, our techs know that your disc brakes are extremely important as you drive around Littleton, Colorado. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You’ll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc – or rotor – to slow the wheels. The brake…

Dakota Ridge Auto Tech Question on a Car Battery: I’m David in Littleton, Colorado. For the last year and a half, I’ve had some car battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new battery at a parts store in Littleton. At first everything was fine, then about six months later…

Are your wheels out of alignment? At Dakota Ridge Auto, we know it’s no surprise that your vehicle will drive better in the Littleton area if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That’s called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your vehicle pulls to one…

Are you having car troubles? At Dakota Ridge Automotive in Littleton, we handle the most common car repair work that every car needs, as well as a variety of more complex issues. We do it all. So, whether your brakes are squealing or your check engine light comes on, simply stop by the shop and…

Do you know the signs of a failing fuel injector? At Dakota Ridge Automotive in Littleton, we help our customers get to know their vehicles. This enables them to spot a minor problem right away so they can bring it in before it turns into a major problem. Today, let’s talk fuel injectors. These key…