Denver Auto Repair

As temperatures drop and fall weather brings rain, wind, and shorter days, it’s a good time to give your vehicle a thorough checkup. A few simple inspections can improve safety, reliability, and driving confidence throughout the season. Check Tire Tread Depth Tires provide essential traction, especially on wet and slippery roads. We inspect the tread for uneven wear and use a tread-depth gauge to make sure there is enough tread remaining. Inspect the Brakes We can check brake pads, rotors, and brake fluid to make sure your vehicle’s brakes are ready for the wet and slippery roads. Test the Car Battery Cooler temperatures can put additional strain on your car’s battery. We check for corrosion around the terminals and can have the battery tested (especially important if it is several years old or showing signs of weakness). Check Windshield Wipers Fall rain can quickly reduce visib ... read more

A humming or growling sound that rises with vehicle speed often comes from either a wheel bearing or a tire. The noises can sound similar from the driver’s seat because both are connected to rotating parts at each corner of the vehicle. The difference becomes clearer when you pay attention to how the sound changes during turns, across different road surfaces, and after the tires are rotated. Wheel bearing wear usually reacts to cornering load, while tire noise often follows the tread pattern and pavement texture. How Worn Wheel Bearings Create Noise A wheel bearing allows the wheel and hub assembly to rotate while supporting the vehicle’s weight. Inside the bearing, precisely machined rolling elements move along smooth metal surfaces. As those surfaces wear, pit, or lose lubrication, the bearing begins producing vibration and noise. The sound often starts as a low hum and develops into a growl, rumble, or droning noise as wear increases. It usually beco ... read more