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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.…

Most cars need a timing belt and it can be easy to forget they need replacing every sixty to ninety thousand miles.  It is rare that it will just snap so it’s important to keep an eye out for a few tell-tale signs; difficulty starting your engine, shaking or vibrating and uncommon amounts of exhaust…

There are many factors that determine how long your spark plugs will last without needing a change.  The fuel you use, your driving habits and the status of your car engine are all factors.  At Dakota Ridge Auto we can replace spark plugs in Littleton and virtually any other automotive repair and maintenance you may…

You seldom think about the transmission fluid however it is crucial to the life of the transmission.  It is the coolant, hydraulic fluid and the lubricant.  It should be clear in color, free of particles and odorless.  If you need a transmission fluid flush in Littleton call Dakota Ridge Auto. Locally owned and operated, we…

Dakota Ridge Auto is locally owned and operated business that understands how much you rely on your vehicle to run properly.  If your radiator isn’t in working order your engine may suffer.  This heat exchange is a very important part of the cooling system in your car’s engine.  If your radiator is not doing its…

You depend on your vehicle and the sudden failure of an inexpensive part can leave you stranded.  This is especially true of the thermostat.  If the valve fails, the result is an overheated engine. Dakota Ridge Auto has been doing car thermostat repair in Littleton for both foreign and domestic vehicles.  When we say we…