Providing quality car care in Longmont/Mead, CO since 2011. Carbon Valley Garage is a family owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and maintenance services to the people of Longmont, Mead, Johnstown, Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, and surrounding areas. The quality ASE ( automotive service excellence ) certified technicians at Carbon Valley Garage employ today's latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles including medium duty vehicles. Because Carbon Valley Garage is a certified Napa Auto Care Center, we are able to provide the benefits of an established national entity while maintaining the personal touch of a family owned business. We understand that your vehicle is a major investment, and that is why we care for each customer's vehicle as if it were our own. We have a European model specialist to our staff to handle your Saab, Volvo, Audi, and Mercedes needs. He is an ASE master certifed technican with an outstanding skill set.
However, no matter how simple or complicated an issue is, overheating is a serious problem. A five-dollar thermostat isn’t a big deal. However, if you ignore the problem and allow the engine to get hot enough or let it stay hot for too long, you’ll be looking at a new engine or serious engine work very soon. Never push your luck if your car is running hotter than normal. Keep an eye on your gauge if your warning light comes on pull over and shut the car down immediately if the temperature rises too high. It is always best to call us here at the shop if you have a question so we can let you know how serious it is if you are concerned. If you ever have fluids leaking out or see steam rising from the hood immediately stop the vehicle and get help as that is a large indicator of a serious issue that needs a resolution now and not later.
Oil Change
Oil changes may seem mundane, but if your car is maintained correctly you must change your oil as it is a crucial part of your vehicle and should always be part of your recurring maintenance. The fewer surprises your car throws at you the better and
Engine Tune-Up
Exhaust System Repair
Starter Repair
Alternator Repair
Engine Services
Because of their efficiency and durability, diesel engines have become the standard in powering our nation’s passenger vehicles, pickups, and other work trucks and buses. Diesel service technicians who service and repair these engines are using more complex diagnostic equipment as diesel engine maintenance is becoming increasingly more complex with engines and other components using more electronic systems to control their operation. At Carbon Valley Garage in Longmont, our team of expert diesel mechanics is qualified and ready to work on diesel trucks and have the experience you want behind that wrench as well as the passion for truck repairs.
Engine Replacement
Engine Diagnostic
Spark Plug Replacement
Emissions Inspection
Timing Belt/Chain Replacement
Proper maintenance will save you serious money and when it comes to your timing belt the perfect example is replacing the belt. It is relatively easy and in comparison not doing so causes major damage resulting in serious costs! We tell our Longmont drivers that this is one item on the maintenance list we feel you "must" replace based on the vehicle's recommended service or earlier if your driving habits have impacted the integrity of your timing belt. Here at Carbon Valley Garage, we have seen first-hand exactly what happens when drivers miss that manufacturer's recommended maintenance.
Standard Vehicle Service: If this is a standard service visit then what do you want done? (standard 30-60-90,000 maintenance, oil change, transmission service, etc)
Your car’s suspension is probably something you don’t think about very often. Typically, suspension parts wear out slowly and worsen over a long period of time, so you may not even notice that you have worn suspension parts until other parts have worn out or broken.
Steering Service/Repair
Important Tips: To save you hundreds on repairs with new tires, suspensions & steering parts, make sure to look at your tires for uneven tread wear.
Your heat and A/C system are complicated, to say the least, requiring the right tools, and constant training to keep up-to-date on the new information and diagnostic tools required to take care of your specific system. Our technicians at Carbon Valley Garage have experience on all makes and models and can quickly find and solve any issue you might have with your heat and A/C system should it be due to an issue with your compressors, high-pressure lines, special gasses, condensers, actuators, electronic and vacuum signals, or multiple other aspects of your car or truck. Your air conditioning system has to work in harmony to effectively cool your vehicle infrastructure and when needed heat the inside of your vehicle for your comfort. The longer an A/C system remains broken the more problems it will develop, so it’s a good idea to have it serviced regularly.
Radiator Service/Repair
At Carbon Valley Garage we will help you prevent the need for any future radiator repairs by providing maintenance. By far, the most important aspect of radiator maintenance is coolant servicing. By having the coolant flushed as recommended by our technicians, you prevent debris from clogging or damaging passageways in the radiator, and ensure the cooling system is up to the task of keeping your engine cool. Since overheating and debris are two of the main causes of radiator failure, a coolant flush goes a long way.
Radiator Flush
We have found that the heating systems are generally far more reliable than A/C since they primarily operate on circulating engine coolant. However, if you’re having heating issues, the consequences are usually far greater if neglected. Lack of defrosting and defogging ability is not just inconvenient but also extremely unsafe. A clogged heater core can cause engine overheating, and a failed heater core will leak coolant into your vehicle, damaging other components. If your heater is misbehaving, have it inspected immediately. Often a simple coolant flush will correct the issue if we can catch it quickly.
When your car, truck or SUV begins to shake, vibrate or pull to either side while driving it typically means it's time to bring it into our shop here at Carbon Valley Garage in Longmont, for an alignment! Doing so early will save serious wear and tear on tires and it is an easy fix when we catch it early. But what exactly is a tire alignment and why is it important?
Tire Service
Tire Balancing
- When you are driving on a smooth road and your steering wheel is vibrating or shaking we have a problem which could be an alignment or it could be a tire balance problem.
Your brake system is comprised of a long list of parts and all of them are under a great deal of stress much of which depends on how you drive as each of us is very different in that regard. Some of us are more aggressive than others in both starting and stopping our vehicles, we tend to "ride our brakes" and you may carry heavy loads or pull a trailer which will also impact the life of your brakes. The important aspect of your brakes and what their expected life span is that you are absolutely certain that they are working at 100% when you call on them to stop your vehicle at any given time. The task of stopping a car, truck, or SUV which weighs thousands of pounds is certainly not easy and the last thing anyone wants is to find out their brakes have failed catastrophically. When our team here at Carbon Valley Garage goes in to do a full service or repair of your brakes we take it seriously and check the entire system for you taking into consideration multiple factors!
At Carbon Valley Garage in Longmont we understand that the charging and electrical systems are the most intricate and complex systems on your vehicle, particularly modern cars. Our highly trained technicians have access to the proper equipment to diagnose and repair any electrical issues that your car may be faced with. We have the mechanics and the tools to get the job done right the first time!
I have used CV Garage for the last couple years for all my auto repair needs. They are always honest and up front with what the repairs include and will cost and do excellent work. I highly recommend!
Towing Service
Auto Maintenance
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