For many Colorado residents, winter driving often consists of brief commutes to the grocery store or the local ski shop. While these trips are convenient, they present a unique challenge to the mechanical longevity of your vehicle. In the high-altitude, freezing environment of the Rockies, “short-tripping” during the winter months can cause more long-term damage Read More

Residents of Fort Collins are no strangers to the dramatic temperature drops that accompany a Colorado winter. Winter weather can take a toll on your vehicle’s transmission just as much as other vital components. In this month’s blog, we explain how freezing temperatures affect your transmission and its components and review the essentials for maintaining Read More

With the full force of winter upon us, seasonal conditions introduce a silent predator to your vehicle: internal exhaust corrosion. The combination of plummeting temperatures and aggressive road treatments creates a perfect storm for rust that begins from the inside out. In this month’s blog, we examine how Colorado winter conditions affect the exhaust system, Read More