Vehicle Winterization

Welcome back everyone! Ken here from Tune Tech Automotive in Aurora. Given the recent alternating weather we've been having, I felt it was important to revisit one of our recent topics - Vehicle Winterization. I know, we just talked about this, but with the number of disabled vehicles and accidents that have been caused by the slippery roads, we should cover these important topics again. 

This time I was able to make a video to highlight the most important steps you should take. So give it a view, take some notes, and then go out and check the condition of your vehicle. The nice thing is a lot of the things we recommend can be done by you yourself! However, if you're uncertain about anything or want some help to make sure your vehicle is in tip top shape and ready for the roads, give us a call at 303-364-3391 or visit our website http://tunetechautomotive.org and our incredible staff of experienced mechanics will take care of everything! 

Auto Diagnostics Aurora

Hello everyone, welcome back! Hope everyone is staying warm during this recent wonderful Colorado cold snap. Today, I wanted to take a bit of your time to discuss something very important; vehicle diagnostics. Why is this so important? To be simple and brief, it's the best way to determine what the problem might be that's plaguing your vehicle. Now this isn't all about hooking up your car or truck to a computer and running some tests. There are actually a number of things you can do as the vehicle owner to determine the problem before you even bring it to see us!

Since you own the vehicle and drive it each day to and from work, you are in the best position to know when there is something wrong with your vehicle. You are the one that knows what it sounds like under normal conditions and if there is something that's wrong with it. It happens to everyone; you're driving down the road one day and all of a sudden your vehicle starts making an odd sound, maybe a rattle or maybe it sounds like the engine is working extra hard. Pay attention to these sounds! They could be your first indication for a bigger problem. If you're having a hard time locating the source of the noise, it's best to have a friend drive so you can sit in the passenger seat or in the back allowing you to focus on that sound. Listen for when it starts, how fast the vehicle is traveling when it starts, and if there are any turns involved. That will greatly help us nail down the problem.

Dashboard warning lights are another thing you must pay attention to. When one flashes up, don't wait to take care of it when it's convenient! You're going to want to pull out your vehicle owner's manual and take the steps it suggests to rectify the problem. Most often it's a simple low tire pressure warning or an oil light suggesting you add a little more oil to your engine. However, if those lights fail to switch off after taking the suggested steps, do not hesitate to give us a call! It could well be that everything is fine and we might need to troubleshoot the switch, but it could also be an indicator that something more severe is afoot. You do not want to be stuck on the road when something bad happens!


At Tune TechAutomotive here in Aurora, we have state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment ready to root out the problem in your vehicle. Along with our advanced equipment, our incredible staff of mechanics have years of experience; so it shouldn't take us long to locate the problem and inform you of any repairs that might be needed. If your car is giving you troubles and you've exhausted your vehicle maintenance knowledge, give us a call at 303-364-3391 or visit our website http://tunetechautomotive.org to schedule an appointment!