Fort Collins Auto Repair

🦃 Grateful Beyond Words: Thank You for Supporting European Motor Cars As Thanksgiving approaches and the year begins to wind down, we wanted to take a moment to pause—not to talk about oil changes, diagnostics, or tires—but to simply say: Thank you. At European Motor Cars, we've proudly served Fort Collins and the surrounding Northern Colorado communities for over 30 years. That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of you—our customers, our community, our extended EMC family. 🚗 From a Single Bay to Northern Colorado’s Top European Auto Shop What started as a humble garage run by John Mitchell has grown into the region’s go-to shop for ... read more

🚗 Why I Chose European Motor Cars (And Never Looked Back) A Real Customer Story from Vishal K. and Others Who Discovered the EMC Difference When you're stranded with a car that won’t drive over 25 mph, you’re not just looking for a mechanic—you’re looking for someone you can trust. That was the situation Vishal Kapoor found himself in when his 2013 Volvo S60 suddenly went into limp mode. Other shops were booked out for weeks, and he feared the worst: a dead ECM, expensive parts, or even worse—having to retire the car altogether. Thankfully, Vishal chose European Motor Cars—and here’s what happened next. 🔎 A Deep-Dive Diagnosis, Not Just a Plug-In Scan Vishal assumed the worst, but when he brought his Volvo to EMC, he quickly realized this wa ... read more

In Northern Colorado, there’s a subtle but unmistakable sign that fall is approaching—not a date on the calendar, but the golden sunflowers blooming along the roadsides. When you see those bright yellow blossoms dancing in the breeze along I-25 or the back roads near Fort Collins, it’s nature’s way of saying: “It’s time to get your car ready for cooler days ahead.” As the weather shifts from scorching to crisp and clear, now is the perfect time to give your European car the seasonal care it needs to stay reliable, safe, and ready for everything fall (and winter) will bring. Here’s your ultimate fall car care checklist, tailored specifically for BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, MINI, Porsche, Land Rover, Volvo, and Jaguar drivers. 🔋 1. Bat ... read more

Alignment Matters More Than You Think: Here’s Why It Pays to Get It Right Most drivers don’t think about their vehicle’s alignment—until something starts to feel “off.” Maybe the steering wheel pulls to one side. Maybe your tires are wearing out faster than expected. Maybe your gas mileage has quietly gotten worse. At European Motor Cars, we want you to know: your alignment matters more than you think, especially if you drive a precision-engineered European vehicle. 🛞 What Alignment Actually Does Alignment isn’t just about making sure your steering wheel is straight—it’s about keeping your tires in perfect contact with the road. This ensures your car handles properly, brakes efficiently, and drives as the manufacturer intended. There are three critical angles involved in alignment ... read more

 “Let’s Just Get It Done Next Week…” — The Real Cost of Delaying Car Maintenance We get it. Life gets busy. Work deadlines, soccer practice, weekend plans—it’s easy to say, “Let’s just take care of the car next week.” But when it comes to European vehicles, waiting too long can turn a minor service into a major, wallet-draining repair. At European Motor Cars, we’ve seen firsthand how small delays lead to big problems. And trust us, it’s always at the worst time—on a road trip, in a snowstorm, or when you’ve got somewhere important to be. 💸 Small Problems Don’t Stay Small Here’s what we mean: Neglecting oil changes can turn into sludge buildup, turbocharger damage, or even a complete engine failure ... read more