Posts by Mountain View Automotive

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When Your Brake Pedal Feels Spongy

Here at Mountain View Automotive in Thornton, we can provide the advice and repairs needed when your brake pedal feels spongy. To ensure your safety and prevent a potential accident, it’s important to recognize a problem early and bring your vehicle to our certified mechanics right away. We’ll inspect your entire brake system, pinpoint the…
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Basic Auto Repair and Maintenance

At Mountain View Automotive in Thornton, we know that it’s easier to turn to our experts for car care. But there are basic auto repair and maintenance tasks that you should get familiar with if you want to maximize the longevity and performance of your vehicle. Today, we’ll cover a few important items that you…
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What Happens if You Ignore the Check Engine Light?

The dash indicator goes on and you wonder what happens if you ignore the check engine light. At Mountain View Automotive in Northglenn, we know it’s very important to bring your vehicle in. A check engine light means your car has a problem that could affect your car’s emissions systems – and if you don’t…
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When to Come in for an Oil Change

We have a lot of customers ask us when to come in for an oil change. Our certified technicians at Mountain View Automotive in Northglenn are always happy to answer that question! Of course, it depends on a few factors. One thing that is clear is that if you don’t change your oil regularly it…
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Winter Driving Tips

It’s that time of year for winter driving tips from Mountain View Automotive in Northglenn. This will ensure your car or truck is ready for the cold and snowy months ahead. Whether you’re planning a trip into the mountains or simply want to get around the Denver area safely, you can always bring your vehicle…
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Common Reasons Why Your Car Won’t Start

If you bring your car, truck or SUV to Mountain View Automotive in Thornton, our experienced technicians can look at common reasons why your car won’t start and get you back behind the wheel. We know that your car not starting when you need it the most can be frustrating. We’ll look at the typical…
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Tips for Selling Your Car at Top Dollar

Today, our technicians at Mountain View Automotive in Thornton provide our favorite tips for selling your car at top dollar. These guidelines will help you maximize your trade-in value or stand out from other sellers when going with a private party transaction. Of course, if your vehicle needs any of the work listed below, just…
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What’s Wrong with Your Car’s Heating & Cooling System?

Do you worry about what’s wrong with your car’s heating & cooling system? If you have any concerns, bring your vehicle to Mountain View Automotive in Thornton. We can pinpoint the problem and get it fixed right away. Here, we’ll discuss a few things that may indicate there is trouble with the heating and cooling…
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10 Tips to Help Your Car Last Longer

Cars are expensive and we depend on them for everything, so, here are 10 tips to help your car last longer with help from Mountain View Automotive in Thornton. By following some simple suggestions you can extend the life of your vehicle. Drive cautiously Try to avoid sudden stops and starts, high speeds, and sharp…
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Symptoms of Shocks and Struts in Need of Repair

If you know the symptoms of shocks and struts in need of repair, you’ll know when to bring your car into Mountain View Automotive in Thornton. Your car’s suspension system helps your car stay in control when you’re on the road. When the suspension system goes bad, the tires wear out more quickly, your car…
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