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Cars are smart these days. Your car can now use codes to tell you what’s wrong instead of having to guess. But now the codes are confusing. Our technicians at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton can get the OBD (check engine light) trouble codes explained for you. When there is something wrong with your vehicle,…

When it’s hot out, you simply press a button or two and the magic of car AC gives you a comfortable ride. But do you know how your car AC system works? While you can remain blissfully unaware, and leave the upkeep and repairs to our automotive technicians at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton, it’s…

When your head gasket is blown, you might wish that you had paid more attention to the blown head gasket symptoms and test. Our repair technicians at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton see that the problem usually begins with a leak in the cooling system that goes unnoticed, or with a car that is not…

Our repair technicians at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton know that if you have a car, you will probably have alternator problems at some point. So it is important for you to ask, how does an alternator work? Basically, the engine drive belt (serpentine belt) sends engine power to the alternator. The alternator then uses…

As technology advancements continue, consumer interest in automotive technology safety is growing, according to a survey in the 2016 Nielson AutoTECHCAST report. Dakota Ridge Automotive in Littleton agrees safety has become an important consideration in automotive buying. People are most interested in the safety features of rear camera mirrors, low-speed collision avoidance systems, and blind-spot…

Maybe you can’t buy a car on Amazon, but you can research one, and that can make buying a car easier. This month, amazon.com launched Amazon Vehicles, which is their new online automotive community. Basically it is an online platform that will allow you to research cars, buy auto parts and accessories, and read and…

 Check engine light repair Dakota Ridge Auto, Littleton Colorado You’re driving down the road, you’ve got the windows down and are enjoying your favorite song on the radio without a care in the world.  You slow down at a light, and all of sudden the check engine light comes on without warning and without any information…

The check engine light is frustrating and confusing. The check engine light comes on without warning or information to help you understand what is going on with your vehicle. As part of your on-board diagnostic system or OBD, the check engine light may come on for several reasons. The computer in your car monitors your…

Preventative car maintenance is the most important thing you can do to keep your car running properly. A trained, certified mechanic will have the expertise, and the equipment to perform regular maintenance on your car. The owner’s manual will provide the maintenance schedule for the make and model of your car. Each manufacturer provides their…

If you have ever attempted to perform car repair then you know it can often turn into a challenging undertaking, particularly with today’s vehicles where computers are running everything, it’s a technological and mechanical challenge to do most any repair on a new model vehicle.  Understanding what is causing the problem and how to fix…