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5 Signs You Need a Wheel Alignment Before Tires Wear Out

If you are looking for clear signs your car may need a wheel alignment, you are in the right place. Wheel alignment affects how your…

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Top 5 Transmission Problems in Cold Weather (Colorado Edition)

Colorado winters bring freezing mornings, icy roads, and weeks of below-zero temperatures. Those conditions are tough on your car, especially the transmission. Cold weather thickens…

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10 Signs Your Transmission Needs Repair (Before It Fails)

A healthy transmission should shift cleanly, respond quickly, and stay quiet in the background while you drive. When something feels off, small symptoms can turn…

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Benefits of a Manual Transmission

Manual transmissions have been losing popularity ever since the first automatic transmission was created in 1940. But why are manual transmissions losing sales when they…

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5 Clutch Tips for Manual Drivers

There are many benefits to driving a manual transmission vehicle, but not knowing how to drive one correctly can result in a costly new clutch.…

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4 Ways to Ruin Your Transmission

Ignoring Failing Transmission Warning Signs Is your vehicle making strange noises when you shift gears? Notice a dark red stain under your car? These can…

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What’s That Spot? Auto Fluid Basics

Knowing a little about your vehicle is always a nice idea. We’d recommend you start with the owner’s manual to learn specific information pertaining to…

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Fastest Roads in The World

Everybody likes to drive a little fast sometimes, right? This week, we are going to cover the roads around the world with the highest speed…

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A Brief History of Automatic Transmissions

Did you know there was a time when shifting gears manually was your only option? Before 1940, when GM came out with the Hydra-matic in…

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