Stay on Schedule.

It is a tip from physicians for your health, and especially true for your car. German Car scheduled maintenance is the specialty of The German Car Shoppe of Littleton. Let them perform scheduled maintenance on your German car to give you more quality years of driving around the Denver area.

The German Car Shoppe has maintained BMW’s, Mercedes, Porsches, and Volkswagens for years. Maintenance includes oil changes and so much more, such as checking and repairing essential parts to ensure your German car’s longevity.

Unless you are one of the few who can afford to drive a new car every year you need regular German car maintenance from The German Car Shoppe! Check them out at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton and call (303) 798-2287 to have your car properly maintained. You can also google thegermancarshoppe.com.

Quality German Car Repair in Denver.

When you choose The German Car Shoppe of Littleton, a German car repair specialist, that is exactly what you get. What about variable valve timing? As Wikipedia defines it “it is the process of altering the timing of a valve lift event, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions.” It sounds specific enough.

When does your German made car need valve timing? The ignition timing has 4 cycles –

1.  The intake valve sucks in the air and the fuel is delivered by the injectors.

2.  The mixture of the fuel is reduced.

3.  The spark plug pushes the pistons down.

4.  The exhaust system lets the exhaust out by opening the exhaust valve.

All of this will be troubleshot and fixed (if necessary) by the German Car Shoppe of Littleton. They have become the go-to location to take your German Car in Denver for repair and any general maintenance. See the many services provided by The German Car Shoppe by visiting thegermancarshoppe.com. You can make an appointment by calling (303) 798-2287.

Tips you Should Know about German Car Repair.

The German Car Shoppe, serving the Denver area, specializes in German manufactured vehicles including Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and Mini Cooper. You already know that and hopefully have become familiar with our many areas of expertise in helping you get the most enjoyment from your car.

Here are some maintenance tips you should know –

1.  Your German vehicle actually has nearly 100 computers!

2.  Be sure that your repair shop has access to all of the OEM parts.

3.  Your car lets YOU know when it is ready for certain services.

4.  Replace the cabin air filter every 40,000 miles.

5.  Always have a spare key handy.

We want you to be informed and confident that when you need any service on your German owned car in the Denver area that you will think of us. Once again, we are the aptly named German Car Shoppe located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Just give us a call for an appointment at (303) 798-2287 and visit thegermancarshoppe.com on the web.

When Brakes Go Bad.

If there is a more important part of your vehicle other than the engine itself, we don’t know what it would be. Your brakes are literally the lifeline of your vehicle…German made or not. Any decent braking system MUST have good brake pads. When you step on the brake pedal, the brake pads get pressed onto the disc rotors and create friction.

Here are some warning signs of brake pads going bad –

 

1.  Those unsettling squealing sounds.

2.  The brake pedal seems to be getting spongier.

3.  You don’t slow to a stop as quickly.

4.  The trouble light goes on the dashboard.

Brakes are so very important…especially on the often dangerous roads of the Rockies and the Denver area in general. Have your brakes checked at the brake experts located in Littleton. 5115 South Santa Fe Drive is where you will find The German Car Shoppe. Please visit them today at thegermancarshoppe.com. Call for an appointment at (303) 798-2287.

A Two Thousand Pound Paperweight.

That is what it seems like when your car does not start in the dead of another Denver winter. When a car doesn’t start, many people immediately assume that the starter motor is to blame. In fact, the component has the term “start” right in its name. The reality is that dozens of potential reasons could be at play.

Here are the most common signs of a bad starter –

1.  The engine refuses to crank.

2.  It DOES crank, but much more slowly.

3.  You hear a grinding noise.

4.  There is inconsistent failure…what we have here is a failure to crank!

It is confusing and most assuredly frustrating when your starter “starts” showing signs of deteriorating. That demands a call to The German Car Shoppe. They are starter repair experts for foreign and domestic vehicles in the Denver area. The German Car Shoppe is located at 5115 Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Call ahead if it is not an emergency at (303) 798-2287.

Warm it Up…or Not.

In the dead of winter (like now), the common wisdom for people who drive their German cars around the Denver area is that when you are gearing up to take your vehicle out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up your engine, and let it idle to warm up. contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the life of your engine; in fact, it may well decrease it!

The explanation is this…When your engine is cold, the gasoline is less likely to evaporate. It needs to have the correct ratio of air and vaporized fuel for combustion. Engines with electronic fuel injection have sensors that compensate for the cold by pumping more gasoline into the mixture. Gasoline is an outstanding solvent that can actually wash oil off of your engine.

When you have engine problems in the Denver area you can always count on The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton. They will analyze your car and repair or replace what is needed without doing any unnecessary work. You can trust The German Car Shoppe with your finely-tuned engine. Visit thegermancarshoppe.com and call for an appointment (303) 798-2287.

All Batteries are NOT Created Equal.

One thing is virtually certain…if you drive a German engineered vehicle in the greater Denver area you will need clean and consistent power to properly operate your car for the rest of this winter and well beyond. Maybe you drive a Porsche, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen or Audi, your vehicle needs a strong and stable power source to operate and run properly.

The battery used by BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen and Audi is something called a “valve-regulated lead-acid battery” which is commonly referred to as a rechargeable sealed battery. It is similar to a gel cell battery (maybe you have heard of that) which has the electrolyte mixed with silica dust to form an immobilized gel.

This may all seem like “mumbo jumbo” to you. The truth is you need the right mechanic to keep your German-owned car finely tuned. Now, more than ever, count on The German Car Shoppe of Littleton to keep your battery operating at peak efficiency throughout another Denver winter. Visit thegermancarshoppe.com and stop in at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, CO.