Staying Warm In Your Car this Winter.

Anyone who has lived through a winter in the Denver area knows it can be long and harsh. Are you ready to drive around Rocky Mountain roads with your German made car? The professional techs at The German Car Shoppe of suburban Littleton will make sure that you are.

The experts at The German Car Shoppe spend all of the time necessary to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter. They will repair your heater core, your heater valve, your air-flap control, and even replace your compressor if necessary.

Driving around the Denver area will be warm and comfortable this winter if you make an appointment at The German Car Shoppe of Littleton first. They have been serving the German cars of this area with care for over 30 years. Call The German Car Shoppe for an appointment today!

Repairing Your Car’s Heating System.

Are you ready for a long Denver area winter? The mechanics at The German Car Shoppe sure are! It does not matter what you are driving, their professionals know everything there is to know about such things as air-flap, heater valves, and heater cores.

Just as an example, if you need a compressor replacement, The German Car Shoppe will -

1. Flush the entire system.

2. Check the oil lever.

3. Perform system checks.

When winter begins to hit hard in the Denver area, call The German Car Shoppe of Littleton to keep your car humming along on the Denver area roads. We offer over 30 years’ experience and affordable dealership quality service.

It’s Denver, Cold Weather is Coming Soon.

If you have lived here, then you know we are headed for one of those days where the temperature drops 50 degrees in 24 hours! Because you are aware of that, then the question is…when was the last time you tested your heater? The German Car Shoppe of Littleton is here to help with that.

Here are some things that The German Car Shoppe will do –

1.  Check the coolant.

2.  If it is topped off and it leaks, then where did it go?

3.  Is it making it to the heater core?

4.  Check for any hoses that are pinched.

Being ready for another Rocky Mountain winter is imperative. You don’t want to be caught on the first really cold day without heat. Make an appointment at The German Car Shoppe located at 5115 Santa Fe Drive in Littleton for a complete heater core check-up. Call (303) 798-2287. Visit their website at 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.

Cold Comes Quickly in Denver.

Those who have lived here through all four seasonal cycles are fully aware how quickly the seasons change. Even here in August, we are never sure when the first cold snap will hit. Is your vehicle’s heater ready for it? One thing you may use to answer that question is…how did it finish off the winter of 2019-2020? If there were signs of distress, it will probably get worse.

Here are some tips we hope you will find helpful –

1. When was the last time the antifreeze was changed?
2. Check the blower motor.
3. Turn up the A/C…yep, the heating system uses the air conditioner to remove moisture.

Here at The German Car Shoppe in Littleton we will change your antifreeze, do a pressure test, and make sure your heating system is operating at peak performance. German cars may be in our name, but you can trust your ride to us no matter what you drive. We are The German Car Shoppe serving the Denver Metro. Call us at (303) 798-2287.

Is it Okay to Drive with a Faulty Heater Core?

Well, first of all, it may be okay now, but what about when winter hits with full force in the Denver area?  A leaking heater core will reduce the amount of coolant in the cooling system. Low coolant will then cause an engine to run at a higher temperature, and that can result in extensive engine damage.

Here are some signs to note that your heater core is not functioning properly –

1.  There is little or no heat inside the car.  You may want to test it before it gets cold.

2.  There is an odor of coolant within the vehicle.

3.  Your windows are fogging up.

4.  Under the dashboard there could be a leak beneath the dashboard.

5.  The engine is running hot.

Wouldn’t it be nice to troubleshoot these problems BEFORE you need maximum heat within your car?  It sure would!  That is why we are here.  Preventative maintenance is our specialty.  We are The German Car Shoppe located at 5115 Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.  If you live in the Denver area, please call us at (303) 798-2287.