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Having a dead battery is one of the worst things that can happen when you are trying to drive in Glenwood Springs. Though there often are no signs your battery is about to fail, you can test it to see if it might need to be replaced.

To test your battery, shut the car off and leave your headlights on for 15 minutes. While you are waiting, inspect the battery for any signs of leaks or corrosion. Once you have waited 15 minutes, start your car and repeatedly crank the engine. If your headlights dim significantly or if your car…

When you bring your car in for maintenance and oil changes, mechanics should also check your belts and hoses. These are responsible for carrying fluids and charges to several different components of your engine, electrical systems, cooling, and more. Your vehicle has a series of belts, including the timing belt and serpentine belts. These are responsible for maintaining your engine and steering. If either of these crack or split, your engine may overheat, and you could lose your power steering.

Coolant hoses may also crack, leak, or grow soft. 

Luxury cars and SUVs can be great fun to drive when they are in good working condition. That said, when they are working at less than peak efficiency, the fun can disappear quickly. The good news is that drivers who takes the time to perform basic preventive maintenance on their vehicles can keep the good times rolling continuously.

One important preventative maintenance task is tire rotation. While it may sound complicated, tire rotation is simply the practice of changing the position of vehicle tires periodically.  

Your vehicle is a complex machine full of moving parts that perform important jobs. If one of these parts is damaged or is not working to its full potential, then it can cause serious damage to the whole vehicle. Our team at Land Rover Roaring Fork wants our customers to be able to know when their vehicle is not running properly so they can have it fixed.

One of the most common failures on any vehicle is the starter motor. One of the clearest ways to check if your starter is working at full potential is to perform a cold…

When you're driving in the summer months, you might notice that it feels like there is an added strain on your vehicle. This is often because high temperatures play a factor in how well your battery functions. The heat can begin to decrease the voltage in the battery, which can make it difficult to start or hold a charge.

Land Rover Roaring Fork can test your battery each year to determine if there is still enough charge left for another summer season or if it might need to be replaced. Most batteries will last about three to five years…

Winter tires can effectively keep you safe while you're driving on a wintry road, but did you know that driving with winter tires all year long can actually be a bad idea? Designed strictly for the cold temperatures and winter weather, winter tires should be swapped out for summer or all-season tires. Here's why:

• Winter tires are designed for temperatures that are below freezing. Hot temperatures could compromise their integrity.
• You could end up with uneven tread wear if you're driving your winter tires all year. This could shorten the life expectancy of your tires.
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Detailing your car is hard enough, but when you've got a pet that leaves fur on your upholstery every time you travel with them, it creates a whole new challenge. Head off the worst of the mess by brushing your pet just before you leave to get rid of extra fur.

Keep your pet inside a crate while they travel or lay a protective cover over the seat to keep the fur from embedding itself into the fabric. You can thoroughly vacuum your seats using a fur attachment on your vacuum, and if you've still got fur, try…

You want your vehicle to run well for a long time. One of the easiest ways to accomplish that is to maintain your radiator and cooling system. Engine combustion temperatures can reach 2000 degrees or higher, so it is crucial to make sure it is protected from overheating.

Two components to have checked for replacement are the thermostat and water pump. The thermostat keeps your car's engine at the right temperature while the water pump pumps coolant into the engine block. Many times, when one fails the other will soon need replacing. 

Our team here at Land Rover Roaring Fork wants you to know how to care for your vehicle so it can serve you longer. Washing your car often can preserve its beauty and protect it from exterior damage.

If you have splattered insects on your vehicle, you'll want to wash your vehicle at least once a week. The longer the insect is stuck to the car, the harder it will be to remove without damage to its paint.  

If you are wondering why there are winter tires in the first place, this is because the tires for other seasons are not designed to handle the cold weather well. For instance, there are certain features that the summer tires have that the winter tires don't have which make it better for warmer weather.

One thing that summer tires have is firm treading. This is so that you can have better traction and maneuvering in warm weather. However, when winter comes and the weather gets cold, the treads become stiff which make it easier to lose control of the…