Car repair Colorado Springs

Proper care and maintenance of your vehicle’s engine is vital in ensuring your car runs well and it enhances operability. You can effectively maintain your car’s engine by scheduling appointments with your auto repair shop and watching out for the warning signs of engine trouble. For instance, overheating, engine noises, and smoke are some of…

Time for a new car battery

Have you ever been stranded with a dead battery? Fortunately, there are warning signs that tell you when your battery is about to go bad and needs replacement or repair. These include: Dim headlights Dashboard warning lights Your vehicle’s battery is old (more than five years) Your car is slow to start Your battery case is…

Got heat?

Well, that’s a bit of an understatement. With the average low from November through March being well below freezing, the one thing you don’t want to happen is to have problems with your vehicle’s heater! If the heating doesn’t offer the comfort it should, then problems could focus on faults with the thermostat, radiators or…

ASE certified technicians

This is a question that’s occasionally asked when ASE certified technicians are mentioned. ASE is the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. It’s a non-profit, and in a couple of years, will be getting ready to celebrate its half-century. It works tirelessly to test and certify automotive professionals, thus helping to improve the standards of…

Change your car oil

Though changing your car’s oil is a simple process, most car owners tend to avoid doing it. Some of these drivers solely depend on their mileage to know when to change their car oil, forgetting that other factors play a role. For instance, the quality of the oil. Here are some signs you need to…

When should you change your brake fluid?

Many car owners forget that their brake fluid needs regular inspection and changing to function properly. If you take your car to the mechanic for oil changes and engine repair, ensure they check your brake fluid too. Your brake fluid should be changed in case of the following instances: Tests show your brake fluid is…

Why you shouldn’t ignore your check engine light

Oh no, not again! You look down at your dashboard and see that annoying little glowing check engine light. But nothing seems wrong and you’ve got more important things to do, so what’s the harm in waiting? While not all maintenance alerts are dire, it is important to get them addressed as soon as possible.…

When the holiday season becomes tiring

During the holiday season, even in this strange year, you may be out-and-about on a regular basis. With weather conditions not always the best, it’s important to take good care of your tires. With so much to do, when things do go wrong, you’ll want the problem sorted swiftly. Luckily, our Bowers Automotive team can…