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There are some things MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTOMOTIVE customers should know about automotive service and repair in Thornton. First and foremost, MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTOMOTIVE cares about you and your family’s safety. And they really appreciate your business. MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTOMOTIVE wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation for a mutually beneficial experience for…

Chances are you’ve had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it’s like living in another century. Well, your vehicle is also highly dependent on having power for it to run properly.  When your battery cables…

Question: I was driving down the freeway and smoke started coming out of my car.  I pulled over and called my husband.  I had to be towed to my mechanic.  He said my car had overheated or had a “cooling system” problem.  What can I do to prevent that in the future? Answer: Oh, that…

If you have ever wondered what a timing belt or timing chain does read on. As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel are compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves open to release the…

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker.  The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles.  The background question is why do…

When teenagers squeal at a concert, it’s usually a sound of joy. When your vehicle squeals when you are turning, it could be a sign of something dangerous. When engineers designed your vehicle’s steering system, they intended it to work smoothly and silently. So, you know when you get a warning sign like a squeal…

Brrrr.  It’s cold outside.  And if your vehicle’s heater isn’t working, then it’s cold inside too.  No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.  Unlike your house that has one furnace, a vehicle’s heating system has several different components, so it takes a trained technician to figure out where the…

When the weather gets cooler, you want the cabin of your vehicle to stay warm. When you switch on the heat, you may find the air that comes out of the vents just isn’t hot. The problem could be a part of the heating system that not that many people understand. It’s called the coolant…

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Thornton auto service center’s menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board is there for reference; speak to your friendly and knowledgeable MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTOMOTIVE service advisor about other possible…

Question My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean? Answer It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard warning light, which looks like a cross-section of a tire with some lines in it, comes on when the tire pressure is 20% below what the…