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Within the pages of our auto repair blog you will find helpful articles and interesting insights about everything that’s related to auto, truck and suv repair and maintenance.

How Car Alignment Affects Fuel Efficiency and Driving Performance

March 15, 2024

You want your car to perform well and get good fuel economy, but you might not know all the ways you can help with that. For example, getting an alignment is one way to ensure your car handles and performs as well as possible. You can also expect a more fuel-efficient ride when you have…

How to Know When Your Tires Need Rotating

February 15, 2024

Getting a tire rotation is more important than you might think. Most car owners know to get their tires rotated as part of their basic maintenance schedule. But how do you know when it’s time for a rotation — especially if you’re not sure when you last had one done? A qualified mechanic can provide…

Frequently Asked Questions About CV Axle Repairs

January 18, 2024

Your car’s CV axles are an important part of its drivetrain system, transferring power from the transmission to the wheels. Over time, the constant motion and friction can cause CV joints and boots to wear out, requiring repair. In this blog post, we’ll go over some of the most commonly asked questions about CV axle…

5 Essential Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter

December 15, 2023

Winter can be a challenging season for vehicle owners due to precipitation, low temperatures, and unpredictable conditions. For this reason, preventive vehicle maintenance is paramount to ensuring your safety on the road. Here are five simple tips to keep your vehicle running smoothly this holiday season. 5 Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter 1. Replace…

Auto Shop FAQs: Top 3 Questions Answered

November 15, 2023

As a vehicle owner, you know that regular maintenance is critical to ensuring your car’s reliability. However, with the countless auto shop services required at regular intervals by your car manufacturer’s manual, it can be overwhelming to remember it all. At Mountain View Automotive, we share some of the most common questions we get from…

Top 5 Reasons for a Check Engine Light

October 15, 2023

When your vehicle’s internal computer system finds an issue with your engine or any other important part, it warns you by turning on the check engine light. This warning is indicated by the engine symbol on your dashboard lighting up red, orange, amber, or yellow. The cause of an illuminated engine light might be as…

3 Unsettling Car Problems and How a Mechanic Can Help

September 15, 2023

For many, the prospect of a car breaking down is terrifying because of the hassle it would bring, the money it would cost, and the risks it may pose to safety. In addition, it can be stressful to have automotive trouble and have no idea what the root of the problem is. This is where…

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The MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTOMOTIVE Guide To A Long Lasting Vehicle

February 10, 2023

Let’s say you’ve got a nine-year-old vehicle with plenty of distance on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another year or two? Let’s start with the premise that there’s no reason that a modern car can’t run for 200,000 miles or 320,000 kilometers in Thornton with proper care. The engineering and…

Boots for Your Ball Joint (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)

February 3, 2023

There’s a little part on your vehicle you may not know about, but when it develops a problem, getting it fixed sooner rather than later can save you a lot of money in the long run. Got your attention now? This part is called a ball joint boot. Ball joints are part of your suspension…

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

January 23, 2023

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle’s vents when running the air conditioning or heater. Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is it may or may not be troublesome. Sometimes it can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it…

Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)

January 16, 2023

You’ve probably seen them lying around at the side of the road: someone’s outside rearview mirror that’s been knocked off by a driver’s not-so-perfect driving. And you realize the person who owns that vehicle now has lost an important safety feature. Having functional mirrors enhances your safety and that of drivers around you. You probably…

What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Thornton

January 9, 2023

So you’ve bought a “new” used vehicle. How do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because Thornton drivers sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you’ve sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wanted to run away from? Maybe it…