Should I Buy this Car or Not.

The toughest part of buying a used car (especially if it is your first German pre-owned vehicle) is that you are not a qualified auto mechanic.  There could be something wrong with this beautiful looking car and you would not even be aware of it.  Is there someone who is imminently qualified to inspect vehicles (especially German ones) completely and honestly?

Often times a used car makes no outward noises which would lead the novice to believe that it is in tip-top condition.  When a qualified mechanic puts that vehicle on a hoist they can see in and out, as well as up and down if anything is about to go wrong and warn you accordingly.  That is the ultimate peace of mind!

At The German Car Shoppe in Littleton, CO we are more than happy to assess your potential purchase before you make your final decision.  We will do so, without obligation so that you know we will not be insisting that you have it fixed here.  Of course, we hope if you live in the Denver area that you will think of us for the best care of your car be it German-manufactured or not.  We are at 5115 Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton.  Call (303) 798-2287. 

Give Me a Valve Job to Go.

Say what?  What constitutes a valve job in your German owned car?  It might sound a bit weird, but it is an important major step of automotive maintenance.  The reason is that most engines will last at least 80,000 miles before you might even need a valve job.  How can you tell when that time has come?

The condition of your engine’s cylinder head valves can have a significant impact on your vehicle’s performance. The valves take a lot of abuse from the extreme conditions in which they operate.  As mileage increases, your valves’ performance degrades from heat and wear.  This can cause your engine to experience lower compression and higher oil consumption.

Cleaning the valves is often an option.  After the valves are cleaned, the valve seats and everything else under the cylinder head should be inspected simultaneously.  That’s where we come in.  We are The German Car Shoppe…valve job professional mechanics serving Denver.  Call (303) 798-2287 for an appointment at our shop located at 5115 Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.

Time to Hit the Road.

Drivers throughout the Denver area are celebrating summer by heading out on their annual summer vacation in the family car.  And, let’s face it, mountain driving followed by the highways of points in every direction adds up to a multi-day excursion.  Is your vehicle ready for extended summer travel?

Here are some tips before you head out –

1.  Have every fluid checked out and topped off prior to your trip.

2.  Make sure every one of your vehicle’s lights are shining bright.

3.  Are your windshield wipers in shape?

4.  How about those all-important brake pads?

5.  Your tires…they need to be ready for the long haul.

At the German Car Shoppe we will check all of the boxes that are important to extended summer vacation driving.  Whatever type of vehicle you drive, make sure it is fully checked and serviced by our mechanics.  That’s The German Car Shoppe.  Denver’s last stop before hitting the road.  Call (303) 798-2287 to make an appointment at 5115 Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.