Preventive Maintenance Archives

Summer is Near! Get Ready for the Road!

Written by John on April 22, 2017.

Summer Vehicle Maintenance is key! Lets face it, the mild winter and early spring in the Boulder area has been nice. As a result, it has lead many of us to put off certain household necessities. Summer Vehicle Maintenance being...
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Preparation For Your Road Trip

Written by John on December 6, 2016.

Friends preparing for a road trip, road trip preperation

When school is out for the summer, road trips are a great way to have the family close together, and have fun. Before you head out on your road trip, there are some items that you must take care of....
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3 Ways an Oil Change Inspection Can Save the Day

Written by John on November 30, 2016.

Changing the oil is one of the most basic forms of maintenance for a vehicle. Without this service, you cannot expect your vehicle to run well over a long period of time. Eventually, a lack of fresh oil will lead...
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Car Care Fundamentals Every College Student Should Know

Written by John on November 4, 2016.

Over 20 million students head off to college every fall. Many of these undergrads are packing up their cars and going to out-of-state universities, where they will be fully responsible for a vehicle for the first time in their...
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Car Travel – Roadtrips: How 1¢ Can Save You a Roadside Emergency

Written by John on October 21, 2016.

Heading out on the highway? Whether you're looking for adventure or just following the beaten path to grandma's house, a road trip is always fun. Until it isn't. How many times have you been cruising along, rocking out with...
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3 Ways Properly Caring for your Car Can Improve your Road Trip

Written by John on September 23, 2016.

When you are going on a road trip, there are several things you can do to prepare. While most of us consider the snacks we are going to bring or the directions to our destination, it is also important to...
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Responsibly Prepping Your Car For Warmer Months

Written by John on August 9, 2016.

car preparation, summer maintenance, summer roadtrip

Winter is known to wreak havoc on cars. Road salt can rust cars, and the subzero conditions can drain car batteries. We know to wash our cars when possible to remove debris and to check the health of our batteries...
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Rough Ride? Know The Health of Your Tires

Written by John on August 2, 2016.

We all know what driving a new car feels like. The smell of the leather is intoxicating. There isn’t a scratch in the paint, a ding on the door. The rolling along on open pavement with a sense of exhilaration...
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How to Prepare for Cross-country Car Travel

Written by John on July 19, 2016.

George and Martha plan to drive to New York on Interstate 80. A long-awaited cross-country trip inspired a sense of adventure in the senior couple. Always thoughtful in preparation, and not wanting to get stranded, George began to review a travel checklist...
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Important Facts: The Fundamentals of What Your Car Needs

Written by John on July 5, 2016.

As spring rolls into summer, people start to plan vacations, road trips, or just a casual Sunday drive. In honor of National Car Month, we have compiled important facts you should know about the fundamentals of what your car needs. Read...
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