Denver Auto Repair

All-wheel drive gives drivers extra confidence in rain, snow, hills, and rough weather. It helps distribute power to multiple wheels, so the vehicle can maintain traction when conditions change. But AWD systems are also sensitive to tire condition in a way many drivers do not expect. Uneven tire tread and mismatched tires can create stress inside the drivetrain. The vehicle may still drive normally at first, but the transfer case, center differential, couplers, axles, and related parts may be working harder than they should. Over time, that extra strain can turn a tire problem into an expensive AWD repair. Why AWD Vehicles Care About Tire Size AWD systems are designed to assume that all four tires are close to the same rolling diameter. When tires match, they rotate at predictable speeds. The drivetrain can deliver power where needed without constantly fighting wheel differences. When one tire is smaller because it is worn more than the others, it has to rotate mor ... read more

The tsunami of catalytic converter theft has subsided, so the pace of catalytic converter replacements has returned to normal. However, from time to time a catalytic converter can fail, and replacement will become a necessity. A failing catalytic converter can negatively impact your car's performance, decrease gas mileage, cause the check engine light to be illuminated, produce rotten egg smell, rattling noises, and of course, negatively impact the environment. But all of these are only a preview of the coming “attractions”. If you do not get the “cat” replaced in a timely manner, your vehicle may experience stalling or no-start condition, expensive engine damage, and in extreme cases, the overheated catalytic converter may spark a vehicle fire. At South Denver Automotive we have extensive experience diagnosing and fixing catalytic converter issues. When you bring your vehicle to our Denver auto repair shop, our nationally ASE-certified technicians will dia ... read more