Denver Auto Repair

There are certain parts of your car that must be working properly in order to keep you safe behind the wheel, and one of the most important parts is your brakes. How do you know when it is time to have your brakes checked and possibly replaced? According to the Denver German car repair experts at Mancinelli’s Auto Repair Center, here are some of the signs you have bad brakes: Noise Turn your radio down and listen closely to see if you hear any noise when you apply pressure to your brakes. If there are no issues, you shouldn’t hear a peep from your brakes. However, if you need to have your brake pads replaced or if you need more brake fluid, you could hear a grinding, ticking, or squealing noise when you hit the brakes. Any noise should be investigated immediately, but a grinding noise is typically the most serious. Grinding noises usually mean that the brake pads have worn down and need to be replac ... read more

Have you ever popped the hood of your vehicle to see what’s underneath? If you don’t know much about cars, you probably won’t be able to identify much of what you see under the hood. Every time a mechanic at a Denver car repair shop services your vehicle, he checks on a number of things, including the levels of certain fluids. Here are some of the fluids that keep your car running smoothly: Oil Oil is one of the most important fluids that you will find underneath your car’s hood. What does it do? It acts as a lubricant in the engine and prevents overheating caused by the friction of two moving parts rubbing against each other. Most mechanics recommend that you get your oil changed every 3,000 miles, but you may be able to extend this to 5,000 miles if you don’t do much driving. Check the owner’s manual in your vehicle to see what your car’s manufacturer suggests. Coolant Af ... read more

On average each Denver family now owns approximately two vehicles that at some time will either require service or an auto repair. Having a knowledgeable, trained and tested individual to complete the work should be a priority for any vehicle owner. ASE, the a href="https://www.ase.com/" target="_blank">National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has been providing repair workers quality testing and certification since 1972 in an effort to assist consumers in search of reliable automotive service. Consumers too often find themselves at the mercy of a mechanic’s advice without proper justification that the individual is trained and or licensed. By offering a tangible certification process ASE can verify that the services being provided are completed by tested and trained professionals. Instead of relying on reputations for any service experience or trusting your vehicle to a complete ... read more

Every day you’re in and out of your automobile numerous times, starting, stopping, cranking the engine and turning it off when you’ve reached your destination. Rarely does one stop to consider the wear and tear taking place under the hood as a result of running around for everyday travel while getting everyone in the right place and errands accomplished. Drop of Billy at school, go to work, leave for lunch, run by the bank, pick up Billy and take him to soccer practice, get to the grocery store, get gas, pick up Billy, get home. Just another day without any issue until one day the check engine light illuminates on your dashboard, or your car fails to crank and panic ensues. No time for an auto appointment leads to increased wear on the vehicle driving under duress until eventually a repair shop visit is mandatory. Routine maintenance can help alleviate the need for a hefty price tag on a ... read more