01|08|2024

Car owners should take heed in cold temps

Wiper blades, tires, more require special attention in extreme winter weather, says Lake Arbor Auto WESTMINSTER, Colo. (Jan. 8, 2024) – The Denver area is about to experience its...

10|30|2023

Signs that your alternator is failing

The alternator is a critical part of your vehicle, and the first hint of a failing alternator comes with the illumination of the battery light on the dashboard. Subsequently,...

08|15|2019

Winter’s cold could create car problems

Wiper blades, tires, more require special attention in extreme temperatures, says Lake Arbor Auto WESTMINSTER, Colo. (Dec. 19, 2017) – The Denver area is about to experience its first...

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05|08|2019

What are all these ‘belts’ in my vehicle?

Every vehicle uses a system of belts and pulleys, whether the vehicle is fueled by gas, diesel or electric. The system can include a series of drive belts, or...

05|29|2018

Possible connection between low fuel and check-engine light

Question: It seems the light comes on right before I fill up, and then it goes off again – why is that? Answer: We have addressed the topic of...

03|29|2018

What is my car telling me when it makes a knocking noise as I accelerate?

Question: Why does my car engine knock, and should I worry? Answer: As with most auto issues, various noises can indicate multiple possible problems. It’s hard to say for...

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12|11|2017

How often should I replace my windshield wipers?

Question: What are the indications that a vehicle’s windshield wipers have reached the end of their lifespan? Answer: As we write this in December, we would agree that the...

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11|12|2017

What items should I carry in my car during the winter?

Question: For local driving, do I need to worry about keeping cold-weather provisions in my vehicle? Answer: In the Denver area, the average winter temperature is just under 31...

10|09|2017

What can I learn from that stain on the garage floor?

Question: Is it possible to diagnose my car’s problem by checking the color of the liquid that it leaks? Answer: Technically, the answer is no; but it can point...

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09|02|2017

What causes my car to make a pinging noise?

Question: Is there a way to eliminate the pinging that I hear in the engine when I accelerate? Answer: There are three likely causes of the kind of engine...