Colorado Springs Auto Repair

Sometimes we hear people in Colorado Springs say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For example, most Colorado Springs drivers don't realize how high tech automotive fluids have become,  fluids such as engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid.Did you know that a modern engine would not run for more than a few months using motor oil formulas from 30 years ago? Today's automotive fluids contain a much higher percentage of additives to protect your vehicle's components from premature wear and corrosion. Time and distances march on for all of our cars. Please don't think we're using scare tactics to get you to take care of your maintenance - but here are some personal stories ... read more

Recalls are pretty serious for Colorado Springs residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Colorado Springs residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin – or TSB. These bulletins tell Colorado Springs service centers (including Lighthouse Automotive) how to repair a problem that occurs frequently or is especially difficult.Your Colorado Springs service center receives updated information through subscription plans, which are sometimes available in consumer versions too.Whatever your source, pay attention to Colorado Springs vehicle recalls to keep you and your passengers safe. No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manuf ... read more