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Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)

December 9, 2024

Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad. In other words, when you brake, things are bad. You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsating when you depress the brake pedal, or perhaps your vehicle pulls to one side and this often indicates a brake drum…

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Why did my vehicle fail its Colorado emissions test?

December 2, 2024

Failed Emission Test Repair Services We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test. That’s because these vehicles can be big polluters. Everyone wants their car to pass the test so…

Why is my car ac not blowing cold air anymore?

March 4, 2024

When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the vents. You depend on it, especially in hot weather, but it can also be important when you need it to help defrost your windows and windshield in humid weather. If you find you need AC repair…

Transmission Fluid Service Littleton

February 19, 2024

Shifting gears fast and furious in your car racing to work, you’re probably unsure if you need transmission fluid service. If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred…

Bumpy Road Ahead – Strut Repair Littleton

February 16, 2024

If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has been bumpy lately, or you hear strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need strut repair services. The strut assembly is part of your vehicle’s suspension system that’s used to absorb the irregularities on the surfaces you drive on. You have probably heard of shocks or…

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Battery Light On? Why?

February 10, 2024

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s something wrong with your vehicle’s battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, it’s a good idea to…

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Catalytic Converter Replacement Shop Littleton

January 31, 2024

Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. It’s in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust so they don’t get spewed out…

Dakota Ridge Auto: Your Go-To for Truck Repair in Littleton, CO

December 11, 2023

If you’re a Colorado resident who owns a truck, you know how important it is to have a reliable and trustworthy auto repair shop for all your truck repair needs. Dakota Ridge Auto, located in Littleton, CO, is a locally owned and operated one-stop-shop that provides expert truck repair services with a focus on customer…

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Don’t Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

November 2, 2023

The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. “Latex paint is water-based, and it’s so cold out. If I leave it out in my truck while I’m eating, it’ll be…

Winter Checklist (Things to Watch Out for in Winter)

October 23, 2023

There is no doubt that winter driving in cold climates like we have in Littleton, Colorado, presents challenges that warmer weather doesn’t. So here are a few things to pay attention to when it comes to your vehicle and winter. Coolant levels. We think of coolant as anti-freeze in winter, but that liquid in the…