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One of our customers admitted that before his first visit, he read eleven pages of our Google reviews while looking for a mechanic he could trust with his Ford F-150 EcoBoost. He even had his brother-in-law on standby to double-check our diagnosis. He laughed telling the story, but he meant it. That’s how carefully people… …

There is nothing quite as annoying as noises coming from your vehicle as you drive. Noises are to be expected coming from your vehicle. But if there is a rattle coming from underneath your car, that can be more than just an annoyance, but is an indicator that something is wrong that needs to be… …

Most drivers know the oil change schedule by heart, but the differential is one of those components that often gets gets forgotten until something starts making noise. It’s a shame, too, because differential fluid plays a huge role in how your vehicle transfers power to the wheels, and letting it go too long between services… …

Finding a new repair shop for your vehicle can be daunting. From avoiding untruthful mechanic shops to finding one that has the equipment and experience necessary to service your vehicle, there’s various factors that go into the choice you make.  In the Arvada, Colorado area, our team at Arvada Square Auto Repair has built a… …

Owning a vehicle comes with various services that need to be performed regularly to keep it running at its best for as long as possible. One of these is wheel alignment. Often, we forget or overlook wheel alignments because they don’t seem as “necessary” as some other services, such as oil changes and brake jobs.… …

Understanding the Warning Signs Before It Becomes a Breakdown Imagine I-70 during rush hour, stop-and-go traffic, snow starting to fall. Out of nowhere, smoke begins billowing from under the hood, your temperature gauge starts climbing,       —ding!— your check engine light comes on, and suddenly you’re thinking… why is my car overheating? In moments like this,… …

Coolant, sometimes referred to as antifreeze, is one of the essential fluids our vehicles require to operate, yet it often goes overlooked when working properly. You may not notice your cooling system is experiencing issues until you see the engine’s thermometer reading dangerously high temperatures. A lack of cooling system performance can come down to… …

It was a cold winter morning in Arvada, Colorado, and the house was just starting to wake up. A young man sat at the kitchen table finishing breakfast while his mom moved quickly through the house getting ready for the day. She had raised him on her own, and over the years, he learned what… …

Squeaking suspension is not only noticeable and annoying when driving over dips, potholes, or speed bumps, but it can also be a warning sign of a failing suspension component. The suspension system is responsible for keeping you comfortable as well as keeping your vehicle under control. Failing suspension can turn from a nagging issue into… …

Modern vehicles use an array of lights on the dashboard to relay important information to the driver, from the oil pressure flight to warnings about potential engine malfunctions. While these lights provide a good idea of what system is experiencing issues, pinpointing the exact source of your warning can be difficult.  One of these common… …