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In Colorado, winter car care is essential to keep you vehicle protected from ice, snow and decreasing temperatures.  The cold weather presents special problems for your vehicles rubber seals and tires which can become stiff and dry and the ice melting ingredients and salt damage your paint.  Locally owned and operated, Dakota Ridge Automotive will…

A dead battery is one of the most common automotive problems.  It’s such an inconvenience to get in your car or truck only to find out that the battery is dead.  Dakota Ridge Automotive is the place to call when your truck battery is dead in Littleton.  Locally owned and operated, we specialize in the…

The classic signs of a worn fan belt when you are driving; you notice that your vehicle seems to lose power with each passing mile.  The temperature gauge increases slightly and your battery light may be on.  You think twice about stopping because you think you might stall and chances are you will.  If your…

You never want to hear clunking and popping noises when you are driving your vehicle.  Every day wear and tear is inevitable and the noises you hear are a signal that something may be wrong.  When the popping noises seem to be associated with the handling of your front-wheel drive it can mean a CV…

We all rely on our vehicles to start properly and run efficiently but when something interferes with this process; your check engine light may come on.  The check engine light is the first signal that something is wrong.  When your check engine light is on, come to the experts at Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton.…

Nothing is more uncomfortable than being cold inside your car.  You hop in and try to warm it up but only cold air comes out of the vents.  When your car won’t heat up in Littleton, give the experts at Dakota Ridge Auto a call. We will diagnose and repair any heating issues you may…

If you’re like most drivers, you don’t think about your brakes until they stop working.  The first thing you think of are the pads and rotors, but why do a brake system flush.  Little bits and pieces that flake off rubber in your engine end up in the brake fluid and the fluid itself can…

Because you depend on your car every day to get you where you need to go, it’s important that it be properly maintained.  Most manufacturers’ recommend 30,000 and 60,000 mile maintenance.  At Dakota Ridge Auto, we perform all factory scheduled maintenance services for your vehicle.  We have the latest technology in flushing equipment in addition to recycling the…

The small parts on a car’s engine are often easy to overlook.  Most of the time, these components are of the utmost importance to keep everything running properly.  In order to keep your engine cool, the water pump is an integral part of the process.  When you need to replace the car water pump in…

You settle into the driver’s seat, turn the key and are met with a check engine light.  There are over one hundred various conditions that can cause the light to come on. You see a code but just aren’t quite sure you know what it is. The failing part can be one of many things.…