Fort Collins Auto Repair

Oil is the "lifeblood" of your vehicle. Not only does it provide the lubrication that allows the mechanical elements inside your car's engine to move freely, but it also helps with heat dissipation and cleaning. With so many responsibilities, it's no surprise oil changes are the most common vehicle maintenance procedures.  Despite being so common, there’s a lot of mystery surrounding the oil change, including how often you should get one, the different types of oil, and more. Below, we'll clear up some of these confusing topics and help you better understand engine oil and oil changes.  How Often Should You Get an Oil Change? At European Motor Cars Inc, we recommend every 5000 miles or 3 months. Why is this our recommendation?  Well, think about it... We have extreme temperatures, we have fires, we have the brown cloud, we have dirty roads.  As a European Motor Cars Inc customer, we know you have invested in a top quality vehicle ... read more

Our New Sign! Drive by, better yet come by and say hello!  See our new sign! Every year we look a little better. Do you like it? As a small business, everyday is filled with having to make millions of little decisions about what to and how to do it.  The look of our building is an ongoing project.   We have more plans in the hopper.    When you need service for your European Car... we are here to help.  Call or schedule your appointment today

Do you ever wonder about our season's here in Colorado?  Well,  we think about it a lot.  Don't get fooled into thinking that winter is over, done, kaput.  Our heaviest snows generally happen  March -April and somtimes into June.  Remember.. it snows on Mother's Day quite a bit. 

8 years ago Forbes magazine stated that more than 9 million American drivers ignore the check engine light for 3 months or more. Can you imagine what these numbers are now in 2020?? Especially during a Global Pandemic? This can put your safety at risk, and it could be escalating damage being done to your car. The check engine light necessitates a visit to your repair shop!   Period!! A diagnosis is needed to determine what’s causing the light to come on. 1. A Loose, Missing, or Faulty Gas Cap This is a rather common factor that ignites the check engine light – Whew!! This is an easy one... however you still need to get the code cleared if you discover that you either don't have a gas cap anymore, or it was not securely put back on your car. (Being human is so exhausting sometimes... LOL) The gas ... read more

I heard on the news that …um…well… It’s Summertime!!! Woo Hoo!! ok sing it with me… Summertime, summertime.. Su Su Summertime.. The good news… the gas prices are expected to remain low. The other good news!! European Motor Cars is ready for you to schedule your appointment to get your AC serviced, new brakes and good overall health of your car ready to go for SUMMER!!! Have fun!.. and Drive Happy! Allison