Top Vehicles for Winter Driving

New to winter driving? Finding yourself getting stuck too often (despite having “good snow tires)?  You may need a different vehicle. Yes, if you live where it snows half of the year like we do, having a good vehicle, equipped for winter driving, is important.  We checked out Kelly Blue …

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5 Winter Car Care Tips

With the holidays over, winter is still in full swing in Steamboat Springs.  The holidays may likely have taken priority over car maintenance, but now is a good time to make sure your vehicle is ready (and safe) to take on the rest of winter. Cold weather makes pliable material …

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Snow Tires 101

Fall in Steamboat.  Time to enjoy the colors, dig out your sweaters, and…check your tires. Yes, winter driving in the mountains is no joke, and having good snow tires is the first step in improving your safety. If you have some questions about your tires this winter, our Q&A may …

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Your Pre-Winter Auto Maintenance Checklist

Fall in Steamboat is practically here, which means that winter is not too far off (Hey, by Steamboat standards, we could have our first snow any day now). But is your vehicle ready?  Winter driving can be hard on a vehicle no matter where you live, but particularly in the …

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Bring on the Mud!

The drought in Steamboat (for now) is over!  If you’re a fan of off-roading, now’s the time to get out and enjoy some mud-driving while you can. You may be new to “mudding,” or perhaps it’s just been awhile. While every situation and driver is different, below are some general …

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Beat the Heat!

It’s early June in Steamboat Springs, and it’s already heating up to record-high levels. Beating the heat will be the challenge this season, because, living in Colorado, most homeowners do not have air conditioning. So what to do?  Here are some tips to keep you and your family cool this …

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Summer Car Care Tips

Keeping your car in shape is important any season; a “healthy” car means optimum gas mileage, longer vehicle lie, not to mention better overall performance.  But in the heat of the summer, making sure your car is in its best shape is even more important. Here are 5 basic tips …

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Get outta’ town!

It’s “Mud Season” in Steamboat, so what better time to get out of town?  We just so happen to live in one of the most beautiful states in the country, so taking a road trip (or two) in our own backyard can make for one incredible journey.  From Rocky Mountain …

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Terry Paulsen, Body Shop Guru!

Owner Terry Paulsen’s had an interest in cars – cool cars – since high school, when he owned a 1972 Chevy Nova in Griswold, Iowa. In 1980, Terry’s passion for building, rebuilding, and fixing cars led him away from construction (“that lasted less than a year”) straight to employment at …

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Meet Owner, Phil Spahr!

You could say that Phil Spahr knows his stuff.  Especially Car Stuff. After a brief stint as an Ohio Buckeye at Ohio State University (he’s still a huge fan), Phil made his move to Boulder in 1974 and began a career as an auto painter working for Continental Coach Rebuilders.  …

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