Porsche Repair Challenges That You may Encounter.

When you decide to fork out the money on a high-end luxury vehicle like a Porsche, no one tells you about the number of challenges you’ll have for as long as you own it…keeping this finely-tuned machine on the road.  Is it worth it?  We sure think so!  There is a great deal of prestige in owning a Porsche in the Denver area.

Here are some of the challenges of maintaining your Porsche –

1.  The check engine light…your first line of defense…don’t freak out.

2.  Watch the engine oil level.

3.  A leaky water pump.

4.  Never drive with a dirty air filter.

Porsches are naturally vulnerable to other common mechanical problems that all vehicles are prone to.  The important thing is to always have your Porsche maintained by The German Car Shoppe.  As the name suggests they are Denver’s answer to any German car’s mechanical problems.  Located at 5115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton just call (303) 798-2287.

What is a Dual Clutch Transmission?

A dual-clutch transmission is an important approach to an automatic transmission.  Think of it as a manual transmission controlled by a computer, but instead of one clutch, it has two.  While one clutch controls the even gears, and the other controls the odd gears.  What’s the purpose?  Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to shift between gears faster and be more fuel-efficiently.

Historically speaking, when automakers first began developing automated manual transmissions for modern drivers, the systems had a single clutch.  These transmissions had individual gears for each ratio, just like a manual transmission.  The shifting process, though, was automated, as with a conventional automatic transmission.

When your German-made or domestic model car needs transmission repair or replacement the best place to trust in the Denver area is The German Car Shoppe of Littleton.  No matter what transmission challenges your vehicle may be experiencing, The German Car Shoppe is the answer.  They are located at 5115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.  Call (303) 798-2287.

29 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day

29 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day

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"From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Tuesday, March 17, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the prior weekend, especially Saturday, March 14."

 

Something to Know about your Diesel-Powered Vehicle.

It’s called the common-rail fuel injection system.  As it pertains to diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail which feeds the solenoid valves.  This is in opposition to the low-pressure pump feeding unit injectors.  Late model common rail diesels now feature piezoelectric injectors for greater precision. 

High pressure injection delivers power and fuel consumption benefits over earlier lower pressure fuel injection, by injecting fuel as a larger number of smaller droplets, giving a much higher ratio of surface area to volume. This combines atmospheric oxygen with vaporized fuel delivering more complete combustion.

Sounds complicated…doesn’t it?  What is more intricate is keeping your finely tuned German vehicle on the road by having the tools and expertise to repair fuel injection systems.  Here at The German Car Shoppe in Littleton we have just what it takes to keep your car running smoothly on the roads around Denver.  Make an appointment today at (303) 798-2287.

Expertise in German Auto Repair.

Expert German auto repair mechanics such as the ones we employ are highly trained to diagnose, service, and maintain the superior braking, engine and suspension systems that are the characteristic of German engineered automobiles.  This demands a high level of care and maintenance to retain maximum performance.

Today approximately 6 million automobiles are manufactured in Germany, with an additional 5.5 million produced in other countries.  Five German companies and seven marques reign supreme in the country – Volkswagen AG, along with subsidiaries Porsche and Audi, BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford-Werke GmbH and Adam Opel AG.

Such precision demands similar standards when it comes to repair and maintenance.  We at The German Car Shoppe in Littleton, CO are proud that our mechanics meet those standards.  Every day is a new challenge to keep those German-made vehicles on the roads around Denver.  For professional maintenance EVERY time just call for an appointment at (303) 798-2287.

Valentine's Day in Denver

Valentine's Day in Denver

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"It's that time of year again! Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are showing up in shops, couples are walking hand-in-hand and love is in the air. Denver is a wonderfully romantic city in which to spend this lovers' holiday." 

BMW vs. Audi vs. Mercedes.

That is a titanic battle in and of itself, but which costs more to maintain?  Before you decide which one to buy, we wanted you to know.  Let’s take a quick look at the question of which one of these German powerhouses are the most expensive to properly maintain and keep running smoothly on the roads around Denver. 

Here it is…Audi remains the most expensive to maintain when all factors are taken into consideration.  The gap between Audi and BMW is minimal, but Mercedes comes out much cheaper.  Mercedes was 24% cheaper than Audi and 20% cheaper than BMW…good to know before you make that final purchasing decision.

In the long run, it really does not make a whole lot of difference.  What IS essential is to know where to go when your Audi, BMW, or Mercedes needs maintenance in the Denver Metro.  The answer is always The German Car Shoppe located at 5115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.  Just call (303) 798-2287.