Posted on 2/22/2017
Are you considering buying a used car? If so, don’t forget to take it into Mancinelli’s Auto Repair Center for a pre-purchase inspection. Even if a used car looks brand new on the outside, you never know what’s going on underneath the hood unless you take it to an auto shop in Denver for an inspection. Here’s what you need to know about pre-purchase inspections before you buy a used car: Inspectors can uncover hidden damage. You may think that you will be able to tell if a car is damaged by taking it on a test drive, but that’s not always the case. There are many issues that won’t be apparent in a test drive that you should know about before buying a vehicle. For example, an inspector will be able to tell if the vehicle has any frame damage, which usually indicates that the car has been involved in a serious accident. Even if this isn’t impacting the way the car drives right now, it could down the ... read more
Posted on 2/15/2017
Winter will soon be over, which means many people will hit the road to go on fun road trips during the warm spring and summer months. Do you plan on taking any long trips this year? If so, you should know the importance of visiting a Denver auto repair shop before your trip begins. Here’s what the auto repair experts at Mancinelli’s Auto Repair can do to ensure you make it to your destination safely: Check the fluids. An auto repair specialist will pop your car’s hood to take a look at your fluid levels. This includes the oil, coolant, windshield wash, and brake fluid, which all play an important role in keeping you safe. You may not think something as minor as windshield wash is important, but it comes in handy when you need to improve visibility and clean streaks that may be on your windshield. Measure your tire pressure. A flat tire is definitely not a great way to start your road tr ... read more
Posted on 2/8/2017
When that little light in your car turns on that signals you need an oil change, do you ignore it or schedule one right away? Many people tend to put off getting an oil change because they don’t understand why this service is needed. Why is getting an oil change so important? According to the experts at Mancinelli’s Auto Repair Center, an auto shop in Denver, these are the reasons: Oil cools the engine. The various moving components of the engine require the lubrication from oil to stay cool. Without oil, these components will rub together and create friction, which will generate heat. If you continue to drive without getting an oil change, this could eventually cause your engine to overheat. Gets rid of sludge. If you leave oil in your car long enough, it will eventually turn into a thick substance known as sludge, which is not good for your engine. Luckily, the professiona ... read more
Posted on 1/7/2017
Between January 3rd and February 28th, you can adopt one of these cuddly pups for $20 with ALL money being donated to our local no-kill animal shelter, Maxfund. Additionally, if you spend $300 or more on your vehicle during that time, we will give you the puppy of your choice and donate 5% of the parts and labor total of your invoice (up to $50) to Maxfund. Each puppy will come with an adoption certificate and everyone's name will be submitted to Maxfund along with the total donation. Help out this great cause and schedule your appointment here