Maintaining Your Mercedes S550.

Now that you are surrounded by luxury it is time to learn what to look and listen for when your Mercedes S550 is talking to you.  We want you to be educated as to one of the things that may go wrong mechanically with this luxury car.  Knowing what to look and listen for is important - knowing how to troubleshoot and fix the problem is essential.

If you see the check engine light it may be a faulty camshaft adjuster solenoid.  This is directly related to the valve timing system.  Over time the balance and shift components may wear down.  The check engine light will remind you that there may be trouble ahead.  Correcting this problem in your Mercedes S550 requires a true professional.

Do not trust just any auto mechanic with this vehicle.  In the Denver area the right call is to have your Mercedes checked by The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton, Colorado.  We are your Denver area Mercedes S550 repair and maintenance professionals.  Give us a call for an appointment at our shop located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive at (303) 798-2287. 

Winterizing Your Audi.

Your Audi is designed to give you maximum performance in all types of weather and road conditions.  Those of us who live in the Denver area know that winter is especially challenging for vehicles.  As cold weather approaches on any given day driving conditions will change literally overnight.  You should take precautionary steps to keep your Audi (or any German car) from experiencing winter problems.

Always remember to have your battery charged and have a professional check its strength before the harsh weather sets in.  If you have an Audi know your tire repair kit.  The days of the spare tire are over.  If you have an Audi convertible run it through its opening and closing paces once in a while.  Make sure that you have a different concentration of anti-freeze when you have your pre-winter service done.

The weather is changing rapidly and your Audi deserves the best mechanical care possible!   In the Denver area, with its unpredictable climate, the right call is to have your Audi checked and winterized by The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton Colorado.  We are your Denver area Audi repair and winterizing professionals.  Give us a call for an appointment at (303) 798-2287. 

Buying a Used BMW 3 Series.

When you are considering this exceptional pre-owned car there some things we would like you to be aware of going in.  If you love the BMW, as so many millions do, you will probably be looking at a used vehicle that has been treated exceptionally well.  They feature powerful engines and rear-wheel drive reliability.  Your heart is set on this champion of motor cars.

The 3 series started off as economy entry-level coupe.  The price tag has since risen quite a bit as this model has become increasingly valuable in the after-market.  Some have even abandoned their dreams and “settled” for an Audi, Lexus, Mercedes, or Cadillac.  Obviously, if your heart is set on the BMW 3 series then you should pursue your dream.

Once you make that call, treat your BMW with utmost care and it will give you several more great years.  Of course, that goes hand in hand with regularly scheduled maintenance.  In the Denver area that choice is The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton Colorado.  We are your Denver area BMW series 3 (and all BMWs for that matter) repair and maintenance expert.  

Servicing Your Audi.

While every foreign car is unique in its repair needs your Audi has its own set of particular maintenance necessities.  The service schedule of your Audi may not be the same as say, your neighbor’s Porsche.  Even within the line, one Audi’s schedule may vary compared to that of another model.  Just starting with the A4, the A5, and the A6 and moving up you will find different sets of circumstances.

Here are some general maintenance tips for your Audi.

1.  If your Audi has a turbo engine make sure that your oil is changed more often.

2.  Always have your front suspension inspected when having regular service done.

3.  Listen for a sharp sound which may be caused by a drying axle joint.

4.  Leaky coolant is more prominent with an Audi.

5.  Many Audis have trouble getting sufficient power to their electrical systems.

Keep an eye on the idiosyncrasies of your Audi.  If you do, it is built to give you a quarter of a million miles or more.  Of course, that goes hand in hand with great regularly scheduled maintenance.  In the Denver area that choice is The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton Colorado.  We are the Denver area Audi repair and maintenance expert. 

Colorado’s Porsche Repair Center.

It does not get any better than #1.  Please take a moment and visit www.thegermancarshoppe.com.  You may not have realized it before, but Porsche IS a German company.  We don’t have to tell you that they are remarkable vehicles.  People stop in their tracks when they see them.  And to find the best place in the Denver area to have them maintained is essential.

When you bring your Porsche into the German Car Shoppe you know that it is in the best of hands.  They will, among other things, maintain and tune-up your car at regular factory scheduled intervals.  They will check and control the module coding and programming.  Of course, on this 4th of July weekend with the hottest part of summer just ahead they will make sure that the air conditioning is in top condition.

In short, no matter what the needs of your Porsche may be The German Car Shoppe, located in Littleton CO, is your choice for maintenance and repair.  Just between John, Ed, and Robert there is more than 70 years of experience in foreign auto repair.  Call your Denver area Porsche repair experts today for an appointment at (303) 798-2287.

Your BMW’s Air Conditioning System.

Feel that cool breeze throughout your car.  Without the A/C in your BMW summer driving would be difficult at best.  What happens when the system starts kicking out warm air instead?  You don’t even want to think about that.  The hottest days of summer are just around the corner and it is time to have the air conditioning system in your BMW checked for efficiency.

Go to a repair shop which tests the refrigerant for any contamination.  Your system needs to have “pure” refrigerant.  The equipment inside your BMW is expensive and the waste material needs to be disposed of lawfully and recycled properly.  Exposed hoses must be checked.  The compressor and clutch need to be examined and much more.

Your BMW is a major part of your life.  In the Denver area you know whom to trust with your BMW.  That place is appropriately named The German Car Shoppe, a BMW repair expert.  It is important to have someone you can trust with your car the way you trust your family doctor.  Make an appointment to take care of your BMW by calling (303) 798-2287.

The Pride of Owning a Volkswagen Jetta.

Did you know that there was a survey taken in the 10 wealthiest zip codes in America to find out their ownership preferences across the board?  In that survey the VW Jetta was the 5th most popular car in those wealthy neighborhoods!  So the person who has everything values their Jetta as much as any car made in the world.

The Jetta has inherent mechanical difficulties that you need to be aware of -

1.  You may detect an odor emanating from the HVAC vents.

2.  The radiator fan does not shut off properly…particularly in the 2009 model.

3.  The rear brakes tend to wear out quickly.

4.  There are issues with the glow plugs and the wiring harness.

5.  Shifting problems with the transmission in older models.

There are many other points that need to be troubleshot on a regular basis.  If you are one of those people who takes pride in the high-level consistent performance of your baby, you need to remember one name for preventative and emergency maintenance.  In the Denver area your best choice is The German Car Shoppe, your area expert in the repair of Volkswagen Jettas.  Make an appointment today by calling (303) 798-2287.