Holiday Time in Denver is Majestic.

If the snow falls (and it certainly will in the Rockies) the majesty of December is breathtaking in the Denver area. Here at aptly named The German Car Shoppe in Littleton we hope that you and your family will get out and spread your wings this holiday season and help celebrate Denver’s return to normalcy.

One of the Denver area events that we may recommend for your family is a traditional, hometown favorite. What better way is there to celebrate the holidays together again than at The Lone Tree Arts Center family favorite Home for the Holidays? Take a look at this event going on from Dec. 16th through Dec. 23rd.

Our family here at The German Car Shoppe located at 5115 South Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton hopes that you and yours will have a great holiday season. There are so many different things you can do this December, and we hope that you will participate in as many as possible. If you need us in 2022 we will be there for you.

We Make German Cars Run Better.

It was a realistic goal that we set for ourselves in the 1980’s when we opened The German Car Shoppe in Littleton, CO…a suburb of Denver. We made it our mission to specialize in the art of repairing and servicing Mercedes in Denver. We also specialize in servicing BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen in the Denver area.

For you, this means that The German Car Shoppe has factory trained technicians with an extensive range of expertise. We have OEM parts that meet the standards of factory approved replacement parts. That’s not all…The German Car Shoppe has professional tools with updated diagnostic equipment to ensure that your vehicle is repaired to the highest standards.

It all adds up to this…when you trust the repair and maintenance of your German made car to the professionals at The German Car Shoppe of Littleton you are putting your car in the hands of the best! In the Denver area, just contact The German Car Shoppe at (303) 798-2287. You can see our whole story at our aptly named website thegermancarshoppe.com.

There is Not a Lot Worse than being Stranded on a Colorado Road this Winter.

Being stranded is awful…especially this time of year. The engine in your German (or domestic vehicle, for that matter) is the lifeblood of your car. Knowing the signs of a failing engine may be critical. The German Car Shoppe of Littleton wants you to be aware of potential engine problems.

Some reasons engines fail to start are –

1.  There is a failure in the starter motor relay.

2.  The ignition switch fails.

3.  The fuel pump is faulty.

4.  The air filter is clogged.

5.  The catalytic converter fails.

These are some of the typical reasons why your engine might fail this winter. People who drive in the Denver area know that the upcoming months are challenging ones for motorists. You can rely on the German Car Shoppe at 5115 South Santa Fe of Littleton to keep you traveling safely. Call (303) 798-2287 whenever you need them and see them at thegermancarshoppe.com.

Keep Your Battery Charged this Winter.

In most American climates, batteries have a tendency to go bad in the dead of winter…here in the Denver area the risk multiplies. No one envisions themselves stranded in their garage or in a parking lot with that miserable sound as you try to start your car. The German Car Shoppe of Littleton is someone you can trust to keep you on the road this upcoming winter.

Here are some signs that your car’s battery may be going bad –

1.  Have you noticed that your headlights are getting dimmer?

2.  The starter is cranking more slowly.

3.  Your car only starts when you are pressing the gas pedal.

4.  That horrible clicking sound that we referred to earlier.

Whatever it may be, try to drive into The German Car Shoppe located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Denver area drivers have counted on The German Car Shoppe for years for all of their vehicle maintenance needs. Call (303) 798-2287 for an appointment if you have time. Don’t forget to visit thegermancarshoppe.com.

Regular Maintenance is Vital for Your Finely-Tuned German Car.

Sticking to the program of regular maintenance could increase your German car’s life by years. Your schedule is found in that handy guide that you have hopefully kept in the glove compartment. Some of it is obvious, others may not be. The German Car Shoppe of Littleton, CO knows all of the proper schedules.

It is about ongoing training as German vehicles become more sophisticated. When they service your vehicle at the German Car Shoppe it becomes the key to its longevity. Their service department is always ready to keep your car or SUV running properly for many years to come.

If you live in the Denver area, you can always trust The German Car Shoppe for all of your routine regular maintenance. Get to know The German Car Shoppe of Littleton even better by visiting thegermancarshoppe.com. When those occasions arise just call (303) 798-2287 for an appointment at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive.

The Alternator Helps to Charge your German Car’s Electrical System.

Like many things going on beneath the hood of your car, your alternator is something you may never pay much attention to. However, an alternator that is going bad can affect your car in a variety of adverse ways. The German Car Shoppe of Littleton, serving the surrounding Denver area, wants you to know more about an alternator that may be going south.

Here are some signs of an alternator starting to falter –

1.  Your headlights are flickering.

2.  You can tell that the battery is getting weaker.

3.  Is there a grinding or whining sound?

4.  Suddenly it takes several tries to start your car.

5.  Electrical items within your car are moving more slowly.

Often, the beginning of a bad alternator is almost imperceptible. At the first sign of a faltering alternator, let the professional mechanics at The German Car Shoppe have a look. You can make an appointment at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, CO by calling (303) 798-2287. See how they maintain your car in a variety of ways by visiting thegermancarshoppe.com.

A Smart Key in a German Car.

We have come a long way from the traditional key that opens doors and starts cars. Today, The Smart key is a fully computerized. It uses chips and sensors to open the doors of your German vehicle without the use of physical keys. It is just part of the system that we keep in working order here at The German Car Shoppe here in Littleton, CO.

Smart keys also start the engine by simply pressing the ignition button located right next to the steering column. These days, the tailgate gets lifted by waving a foot underneath the rear bumper, making it convenient to load baggage when your hands are filled with groceries or other things.

This is all quite obvious, but what may not be is how often simple things such as these can go wrong leading to frustration. When you need any service on your German owned vehicle in the Denver area you have one obvious choice…The German Car Shoppe, located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, CO. Just call (303) 798-2287 or visit thegermancarshoppe.com.

Check Both Sides of Your Car’s Heating System.

Yes, it is about that time in the Denver area when we go from summer temperatures to a cold night that comes out of nowhere. You may have one of the newer heating and cooling systems, involving separate driver and passenger side thermostats. The German Car Shoppe of Littleton wants to make sure that they are working in proper order.

The heating system of your vehicle is run by a rather small part known as the heater core. Just like an old-timey radiator it creates heat for the passenger cabin during cold weather by diverting heated radiator fluid through the heater core. It then disperses the heat in front of a fan, which blows it through your car’s duct work into its cabin.

It all sounds rather basic, but if you suspect something may be amiss before heat becomes a necessity in your vehicle, then make an appointment at The German Car Shoppe, located conveniently at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, CO. For vehicles in the Denver area, count on The German Car Shoppe. Visit their website at thegermancarshoppe.com for a full view of their automotive services.

Repair it Twice…Shame on Me.

That is how people feel in the Denver area when they have used cheaper parts to repair their German Car instead of original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M) parts. It can turn out to be a really bad idea! The German Car Shoppe of Littleton uses ONLY OEM. parts when they repair your German Car.

What’s the difference? OEM parts are just as their name implies: replacement parts made directly by the branded manufacturer for the model of your vehicle. OEM parts are simply the right parts to use every time.

Trust The German Car Shoppe for any parts replacement of your German Car in the Denver area. You won’t live with regrets. For more information about OEM vs. aftermarket please visit thegermancarshoppe.com. For an appointment at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, CO call (303) 798-2287.

 

How Often Should Your Transmission be Serviced?

For starters, if you work your German made or domestic vehicle hard it can cause your transmission to run hot a lot more often than you might think.  This repeated heat can cause transmission fluid to break down faster. The German Car Shoppe of Littleton is here to make sure that you are not left on the road with a bad transmission.

Here is a thumbnail to work from…after you have that the first transmission fluid change at around 60,000 miles, it is recommended that you regularly continue this maintenance service every 2 to 3 years or 25 thousand to30 thousand miles. Use those numbers as a benchmark.

The German Car Shoppe serves German and domestic transmissions in the Denver area. If you need auto maintenance, call them at (303) 798-2287 and make an appointment at their Littleton, CO location. To see all that they do at The German Car Shoppe visit thegermancarshoppe.com.

The Sounds and Smells of Failing Brakes.

Let’s start with an inescapable fact…when your car starts creating abnormal sounds or smells it is time to start investigating the issue rather than letting the condition worsen. A German car owner knows that waiting will only lead to more expensive parts wearing out and requiring replacement. If repairs are needed, they also know that those in the Denver area make an appointment at The German Car Shoppe of Littleton.

 

If you have never heard those signs before, then some of them are –

1.  Screeching, grinding, and squealing

2.  Vibrations pulsate in the brake pedal

3.  You have to press harder and harder to apply the brakes

At the very first sign of potential brake problems call (303) 798-2287 and make an appointment at The German Car Shoppe, serving the Denver area. The German Car Shoppe does so much more that inspect and repair brakes. The full story is found at thegermancarshoppe.com.

This is a Test You Can’t Afford to Fail.

It is simple science…passing your smog test isn't magic. If you want your German car to pass, you need to make sure that what comes out of its tailpipe is within the normal range of emissions as decided by the government. In the state of Colorado and the area around Denver, The German Car Shoppe will help you do just that!

Some of the things that The German Car Shoppe of Littleton will do are –

1.  Make sure that your tires are properly inflated.

2.  Check for the proper fuel additive.

3.  Turn off your check engine light.

4.  Change the oil if need be.

One thing is for sure…if you don’t pass the emissions test in the state of Colorado you won’t be driving your car! Let the professional emissions testing mechanics at The German Car Shoppe get your car ready for the test. Call for an appointment at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. That phone number is (303) 798-2287. Visit their website at thegermancarshoppe.com.

These Days it is all about Your German Car’s Electrical System.

That is how it is and if you ignore that simple fact, then your German vehicle could fail you at any time. These days car maintenance revolves around computer diagnostics and can go anywhere from there. That is why you should trust your German car to a shop that has the most up to date computer diagnostics. In the Denver area that is The German Car Shoppe.

The German Car Shoppe located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton is the spot where hundreds of satisfied motorists in the Denver area trust their vehicle. They will replace batteries, starters, alternators, and diagnose your car’s computer system, among other things.

Why would you take your German car anywhere else in the greater Denver area than the place with their name right on the building…The German Car Shoppe! Call ahead for an appointment at (303) 798-2287. See their work by visiting thegermancarshoppe.com.

How Do Timing Chains Work?

While you may not need to know the answer to this question, it’s comforting to know that someone knows your timing chains in your German owned’ car. Here in Denver, the right place to service timing chains is The German Car Shoppe of Littleton.

The timing chain is the part that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft so that the engine's valves open and close at the right times during each cylinder's intake and exhaust strokes. That may sound complicated, but it works perfectly in synchronicity when things are cranking along smoothly in your German car.

The German Car Shoppe knows all there is to know about engines and timing chains in German cars. Nothing is more important than the functionality of your engine! Trust the German Car shoppe located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton to keep you on the road. Just call (303) 798-2287 for an appointment and visit thegermancarshoppe.com for the complete story.

Why You Need a Mechanic to Inspect your Used Car BEFORE you Buy It.

Please consider this single question…when you’re looking for advice about making an important purchase, would you rely on only one person’s advice? Would you really want that one person to be the one who is actually selling the item you’re considering purchasing? That is why you make an appointment at The German Car Shoppe of Littleton for a pre-inspection of the car.

Who knows, you might get a whole litany of things that are wrong with the car. If the German Car Shoppe mechanic finds normal wear and tear that comes from the car having been driven that number of miles…you are probably “good to go.” What incredible peace of mind!

The German Car Shoppe located at 5115 S. Santa Fe in the Denver suburb of Littleton specializes in its thorough inspection of used vehicles both German and domestic. For more information about the many services provided by The German Car Shoppe please visit thegermancarshoppe.com then call for an appointment at (303) 798-2287.