Selasa, 30 September 2014

Save on Saturn Repair in Denver

"We took our 2007 Saturn Outlook to Norm at Mastermind to have the rear differential replaced. The work was finished on time as promised and at the priced we discussed. So glad to find a shop that keeps their promise and does not sneak in extra charges when it's time to pay. We have been back to have an engine light condition checked. Norm & Heidi worked together to diagnose & order the part needed and get us back on the road.

Good place, will return if we have another problem."

- Raymond Buck
Brush, CO
Review on Google.com


Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care can service your vehicle just like the Saturn dealer with a professional ASE Master Certified Technician with over 25 years experience! We can maintain your vehicle's factory warranty by performing scheduled maintenance and save you money, too!

Read 131 Testimonials (& Counting!) from People Who Have Found Great Auto Repair Service at Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care

Call us today at 303-297-2886 or come on by.
We look forward to serving you and your vehicle soon!

Rabu, 24 September 2014

Kia Sorento Not Starting

Hard to believe this little camshaft sensor caused our customer's Kia Sorento to stop running. Accurate diagnosis is key to the right fix for your vehicle the first time. At Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care in Denver, we take the time to give you an accurate diagnosis for your vehicle. We offer FREE Diagnosis (up to 1 hour) with all repairs in our shop, too!


Our customer had their 2006 Kia Sorento towed into us after the dealer told them repairing their vehicle could cost them up to $8,000! They were receiving codes from their computer that included the camshaft position sensor, crankshaft position sensor and oxygen sensors. The oxygen sensor codes were due to the fact that the camshaft position sensor was not functioning correctly, therefore the air/fuel mixture was incorrect. Our customer was told they would need to replace all of the oxygen sensors and camshaft position sensor. The crankshaft position sensor code was coming up because of a weak battery.

We found that the timing belt was loose, had jumped a tooth on the passenger side intake cam and the camshaft position sensor was completely non-functional.  After replacing the timing belt and all related components with the camshaft position sensor, our customer's vehicle runs perfectly and purrs like a kitten. This customer paid no diagnostic charges to get this problem diagnosed at Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care.

Call Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care at 303-297-2886! 
We would love to help you with your Kia!



Fuel Economy Tips you can take to the bank

The following maintenance and driving tips can translate into fuel cost savings and cash in the bank; read along to find ways you can save some cash. It’s like paying less for fuel each time you fill up. Information gathered from Car Care Canada.

1)     Tires inflated properly, even one tire that is 8 PSI low can have the same affect as saving up to $0.04/litre. For the average driver that’s the same as saving $69 a year in fuel cost. If you drive a truck it can be over $100 per year.

2)     Avoid aggressive driving, this can mean up to a 40% change in fuel cost. For a car that could be a savings of almost $700 a year and over $1000 with a truck.

3)     Remove excessive weight, for every 45 kgs (100 lbs.) extra weight in the vehicle, fuel economy drops between 1 and 2% that’s between $30 and $50 a year for every 45 kgs. So the question is - What’s in your trunk?

4)     Use a block heater; because a cold engine does not burn fuel efficiently you will use more fuel starting your car/truck in winter when it is not plugged in. Depending on how cold it gets, this can make a difference of up to 10% on economy during the cold winter months.

5)     Properly tuned engine, from maintenance tune-ups to major running issues the benefits add up. Annual savings from $100 to over $1000 a year in extreme cases.

6)     Observe the speed limit. Reducing speed from 120 km/h to 110 km/h typically saves at least 10%, the bigger the vehicle the more you save. Annual savings of $175 to over $500.

      Crestview Auto Service is a proud partner of Trusted Saskatoon and will work with you as "We'll Help Keep Your Vehicle Young A Long Time" - visit us online at www.crestviewautoservice.ca or call at (306) 244-6522. 


Jumat, 19 September 2014

12 Years of Auto Service in Denver

When is a company more than a company?
When it's a family company! 



Auto repair and service can be a very difficult and stressful time. That's why our family works hard at Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care in Denver to make it an easy and happy experience. We started our family business from humble beginnings with our 1984 Ford E350 Cargo Van to the current auto repair shop we are now operating from in Denver.


We built our family auto repair business in Denver over the years with great customers who have supported us along the way. Many of our customers have been with us from the very beginning! We have watched our customers' families grow right alongside ours. We service and repair cars that are passed down through the generations, like this beautiful 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.


We opened our first auto repair company, a mobile auto repair service, on September 20th, 2002 when we had a 20 month old daughter and were expecting our second daughter. We saved our money from that business to open our first auto repair shop in Denver in 2004.


We found the second location for our company on Clarkson St in 2008 and changed our company name because we no longer offered a mobile repair service. We added many new customers and welcomed our first son here. Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care stayed in that shop for almost 5 years when we needed more space because our auto repair business and family were bursting at the seams!


In 2012, we moved into our current Denver auto repair shop location on 74th Ave. We are blessed to watch our auto repair business and family continue to grow. In 2014, we welcomed our second son to our family. We are still looking to purchase the best permanent location to serve our customers. Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care is committed to keeping good prices for our customers, so we will not settle on that permanent location until we find a perfect fit.


Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care is here to help you with your auto repair service needs before, during and after the services are completed. We are your friend in the auto repair business! We are happy to answer questions you may have. We have the reputation we do because we do things differently. You are more than just a paycheck for us. We want to make sure your family is safe traveling on the road and you understand why your vehicles need the services we recommend.
We treat your vehicle as if it were our very own.


We're ready to help you with filing extended warranty paperwork, finding the best parts and helping you make the best long-term financial decision (even if it means no profit for us) and letting you know it's time to replace your car. At Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care, we believe in providing auto repairs and services of the highest quality and value. This involves thoughtfulness, creativity, an eye for detail and most important caring about your individual situation.



Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care is a local member of the Denver Better Business Bureau with an A+ Rating. We are committed to being an upstanding member in the Denver business community. 


Because everyone's automotive needs are different,Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care offers auto services and repairs in Denver that we custom fit to your unique vehicle and situation. 

Thank you for letting our family serve your family
for the past 12 years! 
We have YOU to thank for our success!

Selasa, 16 September 2014

(P2) More Tidbits

(P2) Tidbits of information about Canada you may never need:

Did you know?

·   36X - Married couples are 36 times more likely than the average person to spend money on vehicle maintenance and repairs.


Information gathered from Government of Canada and the automotive industry (2014).

#maintenance #married #repair #tidbits #canada


Senin, 15 September 2014

Is a Software Bug Setting MINI Coopers on Fire?



In the summer of 2013, we got a call from the owner of a 2008 MINI Cooper S, an R56 model. She’d gotten in her car to go to work, and her power steering wasn’t working.  We got the car in, and found a burnt steering motor (EPS) and a damaged high power electrical connector.  We replaced the parts, checked the coding, verified that the steering worked, and sent her on her way.  We’ve replaced quite a few steering motors so this one didn’t raise any eyebrows.

A year later the pump failed again.  This time the connector actually melted enough to separate from the steering motor.  When the owner tried to plug it back in the sparks told him to back off.  MINI supplied a new motor and connector under parts warranty, and we changed them.  Once again the steering worked.  We thought it strange that the motor we changed a year ago would fail.

A month later the owner drove the car to dinner and parked it for the night at 8PM.  Twelve hours later – at 8 on a Sunday morning – a neighbor spotted smoke coming from the MINI’s cowl.  The owner opened the hood to find a fire above the new EPS steering motor.  It seemed like it had gotten hot enough to start a fire.  What was going on?

The car was examined by two forensic investigators, each representing insurance companies that might be involved in settling the claim.  The first investigator’s job was to learn whether the EPS started the fire, and if so, if there was a workmanship error in its fitment. There was no error found.  Installation of the motor is simple and straightforward.  

The second investigator built on the first investigator’s findings, in an effort to further understand the cause of the fire.  Both investigators agreed that the fire was started by an overheated EPS unit.  The question was, why would the EPS overheat and start a fire after sitting overnight?  There is no circumstance where the power steering motor should activate in a parked and locked car, 11 hours after it was parked for the night.

The EPS just sits there when the car is parked.  It draws no power at rest, and should have been at ambient temperature by late that night.

A conversation with the owner revealed that this was a pattern of failure.  The steering never failed when the car was in use.  Instead, the motors burned out while the car was parked.  The complaint was, “no steering when I got in the car,” as opposed to, “the power steering quit while I was driving.”

We began to wonder how many other MINI owners had experienced similar failures.  We searched our own service database and realized most MINI power steering failures we’d seen were “in the morning” as opposed to “while driving.” An Internet search raised quite a few more possibilities.  And we read of some troubling and unexplained fires in parked cars.





The investigation has ended – for now at least – with no definite answer.  The car’s insurance will pay off, and the owner will get a new car.  We were never able to determine what woke the car’s electronics up and caused it to start steering till it caught fire.

We were able to determine that the car slept most of the night undisturbed.  An analysis of the charge in the battery told us how much energy the steering motor had absorbed.  A calculation told us how rapidly that had to occur, to build enough heat to start a fire.  Another calculation told us how fast the steering could heat up, given the limitations of fuses and wiring.  We determined that it woke up and started trying to steer 30 minutes to an hour before catching fire.

That raised an interesting possibility.  Could the car have been woken up by radio signals, and come to life in an unexpected and destructive way?  We know the pushbutton entry system can do more than unlock the car.  So can the radio link that the BMW/MINI service and concierge people use.  Might something have come into the car through those channels?  We don’t know.  It’s an idea, but without more evidence we are stumped.


What’s your experience?  Do you know of a MINI that caught fire while parked, with no good explanation?

Robison Service has provided independent service, repair, and restoration for BMW and MINI owners all over New England for over 25 years. Our company is an authorized Bosch Car Service Center. We also service Mercedes, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, and Rolls Royce and Bentley motorcars. We have flatbed transport throughout the region. We also offer pickup and delivery for cars in  Springfield, Wilbraham, Longmeadow, Agawam, Westfield, Northampton, and Amherst.

Jumat, 12 September 2014

130 Testimonials & Counting!

Great customers are why we do what we do. It's nice to know that we are helping our customers with their auto repair in Denver. We enjoy receiving a new testimonial in our email inbox.


"Thanks for all of your help and patience in answering our questions. It is nice to know we have found a shop that we can trust for any future repairs."

- Bob & Chris Tracy
Avon, CO


We work hard for our customers and take care of your vehicle as if it were ours. We service cars that drive all across Colorado from Ft. Collins to Colorado Springs to Brush to Avon. Our customers come to us because they know at Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care they will get honesty, respect, an accurate diagnosis and repairs at good prices.

Let us show you how easy auto repair can be in Denver!
Call us today 303-297-2886!

Thank you to all of our amazing customers!  

Winter and Tire Differences

Often at this time of year we are asked “why isn’t an all season tire or even a four-season tire [with the snowflake symbol on the tire] good enough for winter?” The difference is in the type of rubber and the design of the tread. The most common comment we hear from someone after having winter tires is “why did I wait so long to get them?”

All season tires are really only 3 season tires at best. The tread is designed for long life; because of this the tire does not have the lugs needed for good snow traction. Also the rubber used in the tread becomes hard and less flexible as the temperature starts dropping below 7 degrees Celsius, making the tire slip on ice and snow.  

Four season tires are a compromise and winter traction is sacrificed to get longer life out of the tire. They are really all season tires with a slightly more flexible rubber compound and a tread pattern that works ok in snow. Unfortunately, the tread compound is designed for long life making it only a bit better than all season tires on ice.

Winter stud-less tires are the best for most winter driving; they will have a very flexible tread that grabs the road for the best traction through the winter. Some winter tires have provisions for studs. These tires generally have a blockier tread pattern that is great in snow but the tire does not flex as much as a stud-less winter tire; these tires rely more on the studs for the added ice traction.  

At Crestview Auto Service, we can help you find the winter tire that is right for you. We recommend booking in late September/early October. Remember to book ahead of time. Appointments can be made online at www.crestviewautoservice.caor by phone (306) 244-6522. We look forward to helping you be prepared for winter driving. 

#winter #tires #tread #cold #snow #ice

(*Note: The picture with the two cars depicts braking distance at a speed of 50 km/hr).



Honest-1 Prior Lake Services 5,000

Honest-1 Prior Lake Services 5,000

Tom Watson’s Honest-1 in Prior Lake has just celebrated a milestone: servicing 5,000 cars. As a result, they celebrated by giving the 5,000th customer (Lynn Watson) a gift certificate for a free oil change. This Honest-1 shop has worked its way to one of the top shops in the Honest-1 system for revenue and car counts. And they won’t celebrate their 1st anniversary until November. Way to go Honest-1 Prior Lake, keep up the excellent work!

Selasa, 09 September 2014

(P1) More Tidbits

(P1) Tidbits of information about Canada you may never need:

Did you know? 

· 6600 - the number of plug-in electric cars driving on Canadian roads as of April 2014

(Information gathered from Government of Canada and the automotive industry, 2014).

#electriccar #chargingstation #pluginvehicle #tidbits #canada #saskatchewan


Protect Your Engine

Timing belts can fail without warning. On most vehicles, the timing belts are almost as hard to check as they are to change. Your only protection is to replace the timing belt at or before the recommended time by your vehicle's manufacturer. Timing belt replacement is not a cheap repair, but it is far less costly than the alternative - a new engine. At Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care, we help you protect your vehicle's value and your investment.


Protect your engine by replacing your timing belt!

Why Should I Replace My Timing Belt?

A worn timing belt may affect the engine performance, a broken timing belt will stop the engine from running and may cause severe internal engine damage and costly repairs (even engine replacement), so it's important to have your timing belt serviced. If you don't, you may experience one or more of these symptoms:

- Broken timing belt -
The engine will stop running and internal engine damage can occur.
- Timing Belt may "jump time" - 
This results in a loss of synchronization and engine performance.
- Trouble codes from the camshaft or crankshaft sensors - These codes will cause your Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon Light to illuminate.
- Slapping or scraping noises from engine -
This occurs when the timing belt becomes too loose and is slapping the inside of the timing cover.

Other questions you may ask about your timing belt:
If I don't drive much, how often should I replace my timing belt?
Why Should My Timing Belt Components Be Replaced?

We replace timing belts and timing chains on Asian and Domestic vehicles, including -
Acura, ChevroletChrysler, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota.

at Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care

If you are in Denver, try Mastermind 
and see how easy auto repair can be!

Save yourself costly engine repairs or even engine replacement!
Call Mastermind Enterprises Auto Care today! 
303-297-2886

We look forward to serving you and your vehicles soon!


Senin, 08 September 2014

Fixing Grinding Noises in Mercedes Transmisisons


Do you have a grinding noise in your 2007-2013 Mercedes 4Matic gearbox? Do you hear a grind that starts at low speed and increases as the car speeds up until it’s so loud you’re afraid to drive it? Many people confuse the noise with wheel bearing failure, but it’s not. The 2008 and new C-Class 4Matics are prone to this same failure. S550 and C300 4Matics are the most problematic. If you’ve got either of those models, read on.

We’ve seen several W221 S-Class Mercedes 4Matics with noisy transmission / transfer case assemblies, and we’re thinking this may become more common as the vehicles age.  The cars we’re seeing have 60-90,000 miles on their odometers when they start grinding.

Our most recent client came to us after the local Benz dealer told him he needed a new transmission, because Mercedes didn’t want them making internal repairs.  He thought $6,000-some was a lot of money for a bad bearing and he asked if we could help.

Of course we said yes.  Lead tech Danny Ferrari in our Mercedes shop removed the transmission and tore it down, whereupon the failure was obvious.  The bearings had failed. The ones that carry the transfer case shafts and take the load from the driveshaft had totally come apart.  It seemed like an easy fix, but Mercedes does not sell internal parts and they build this gearbox in-house.







We have spent the time to locate sources of original quality repair parts overseas, and we’re now able to fix these formerly unserviceable units. We can generally save you a few thousand dollars over the cost of a dealer exchange part.

Our shop can perform any service or repair on these fine cars, including transmission services. However, there’s no preventative maintenance we know of that will head off this bearing failure. It may be that the load on these bearings is just too much for their size, or there may be another cause.

If you've got an older Benz, look to us for transmission fluid flushes, filters, repairs to the sensor plate, and repair of leaking electrical feed-through connectors.  The older Mercedes transmissions are showing more problems because the years and miles are piling up, but we can fix anything that happens to them.

From what we can see the repaired transmissions will last as long as the originals, and repair takes less than a week, start to finish, for most units.  J E Robison Service is a Bosch Car Service specialist in Springfield, MA.  Find us at 347 Page Boulevard, in the Springfield Auto Complex, in Springfield, MA 01104.

Robison Service has provided independent service, repair, and restoration for Mercedes Benz owners all over New England for over 25 years. We also service BMW, MINI, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, and Rolls Royce and Bentley motorcars. We have flatbed transport all over the region. We also offer pickup and delivery for cars in  Springfield, Wilbraham, Longmeadow, Agawam, Westfield, Northampton, and Amherst.


Visit us online at www.robisonservice.com or call 413-785-1665.

(c) 2014 John Elder Robison

Sabtu, 06 September 2014

Car coating DIY Available in Malaysia_Hot Sales

Car coating DIY Available in Malaysia! Hot Sales!

Introducing! The most EASY TO APPLY Coating !
Coating yang paling senang apply saja atas kereta!! NO NEED EXPERT Skill! No Experience needed!!

QUARTZ MAX CAR coating from KOREA!
TAC 韩国 镀膜剂! 全世界最容易用上的 coating! 
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 The Most EASIEST coating application in the world!!!









Quartz.MAX
Hydrophobic, high gloss paint protection! Quartz.MAX Give your vehicle the durable glass-like protection. Quartz.MAX is a fast, cost effective way to keep your vehicle well-protected and looking its best! 

Usage : It can be expected saturation and water repellency, clean painted surface such as a mirror with excellent glass film as an aqueous coating agent.
It's a water-based, spray-on glass. And Quartz.MAX repels dirt and water. Use it alone for up to months of paint protection or as a booster over all kind of coating surface as well as non-coating surface car.
Quartz.MAX is not a typical spray wax which QuartzMAX is made of a water base plus special modified Silica - the same compound found in glass. The silica gives QuartzMAX its fantastic light reflecting properties and a slick shine.
Quartz.MAX form a thick, substantial coating. In fact, a MAX coating helps prevent fine scratches on paintwork. It can also be used on rubber, plastic, and glass.

content : 250ml




Directions

1.Wash vehicle, rinse and dry.
2.Shake well and spay on work area.
3.Wipe off gently with soft MF/towel.
    Keep away from water within 2h.
 


TAC is still new in Malaysia, but let’s read some great review from our TAC Quartz Max favor fans worldwide:
From forum, Detail Paradise Au:
















 TAC System Korea Quartz Max is famous in KOREA , China, and Australia, and now with Kalex Car Detailing, we bring this great stuff for you only here!

 
Customer feedback:




See the great water repelling feature after applied the TAC Korea Spray Coating:













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