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Are you ready to buy a new vehicle in Grand Junction? Trading in your current car, truck, or SUV is a great option. At Grand Valley Auto, we simplify the trade-in process, allowing you to get value out of your existing vehicle and put it towards your new ride. Our dealership proudly serves customers in Grand Junction and the surrounding communities.

It's getting colder here in the Grand Junction area. Whether that's a cause for excitement or concern is up to you, but one of the things that unites all drivers around here is the fact that a little seasonal maintenance goes a long way when the weather starts to turn here in Colorado. Fall is here, and winter is on the way, which means that our service center is ready and raring to help you prep your car for colder weather. We can tend to a wide range of maintenance items and help you swap your current set…

How to Pull Out of a Skid

• Once your wheels begin to lose traction and slide, follow these steps:
• Let off the gas pedal
• Gently turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid to cancel the skid
• As your vehicle corrects the skid, gently turn your steering wheel back again to straighten…

During the winter months, it may be a good idea to have winter tires on your vehicle. Increased tread depth and extra grooves can make it easier to avoid slipping and sliding on snowy or icy roads in Grand Junction. Furthermore, winter tires are made from material that can resist extremely cold temperatures.

In the past, winter tires had studs that were used to obtain extra traction on icy roads. However, most tires made today do not have studs because they can damage roads. Therefore, there may be rules against using studded tires on side streets and major highways in…

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, tire condition is an easily overlooked but simple factor in keeping your car on the road between services. Even better, tire care and blowout prevention only take a few moments of your time.

To best safeguard your tires from a blowout, inspect them once every two to three weeks to check for signs of wear, aging, or small puncture marks. Additionally, be on the lookout for obvious cracks in the tread of the tire, as this is the most ominous sign of a blowout. 

If you are trying to customize your car, the best way to start is by removing all of the standard logos and markings that are added by the manufacturer. This process can be a bit tricky because you do not want to scratch the paint. Be sure to take your time and following these instructions.

Allow the emblems and logos plastered to your car some time to loosen up by covering them in a liquid that starts to remove the glue. Be patient in waiting to scrape anything off until the glue remover has time to kick in. Use a…

The tire pressure light is coming on for a reason; either it is malfunctioning or there is an issue with one or more of the car tires. Here is what could be causing the tire pressure light to stay on.

One of the things that many drivers don't realize is that the weather could affect the pressure in those tires. A drop in temperature of ten degrees could cause the air pressure in each tire to drop one pound. Then there is the fact air is naturally escaping from the tires at around a pound a month. 

When your car is overheating, it could be a result of one or more of the following parts failing. The easiest repair and least expensive fix would be if the hose clamps are failing. If they appear to be loose or corroded and no longer tightening, coolant could be leaking from the ends of the radiator hoses.

Feel the radiator hoses for soft spots or bulges, this could be an indication they are close to failing.