Historic Vehicle Recall

Takata has agreed to double the number of vehicles recalled in the United States to almost 34 million due to defective airbags! This makes it the largest recall in NHTSA’s history!

Takata, a Japanese company, is one of the largest suppliers of airbags for car manufacturers. Takata refused to admit for over a decade that its products were defective! They did this in spite of their airbags being linked to 100+ injuries and six deaths. The airbags "blow up like a grenade" when deployed, sending shrapnel pieces into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

HISTORIC RECALL: Japanese air bag manufacturer Takata Corporation agrees to declare nearly 34 million inflator mechanisms that can “blow up like a grenade” as defective. Find out if your car or truck is part of the largest auto recall in US history.

Posted by Shepard Smith on Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Get your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) located in the driver door jam, in your dash, on your insurance card, or your vehicle's registration and go to the www.safercar.gov website and find out if your car is being recalled, then CALL YOUR DEALER! 

Vehicles included in this recall currently include:

BMW – 627,615 vehicles affected

• 2000 – 2005 3 Series Sedan
• 2000 – 2006 3 Series Coupe
• 2000 – 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
• 2000 – 2006 3 Series Convertible
• 2001 – 2006 M3 Coupe
• 2001 – 2006 M3 Convertible

Chrysler/Dodge – 3.3 million vehicles affected

• 2005-2008 Chrysler 300
• 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspin
• 2006-2007 Dodge Charger
• 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500
• 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota
• 2005-2008 Dodge Durango
• 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 3500
• 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 4500
• 2008 Dodge Ram 5500

Ford – 502,489 vehicles affected

• 2004 Ford Ranger
• 2005-2006 Ford GT
• 2005-2007 Ford Mustang

General Motors – 133,211 vehicles affected

• 2002 – 2003 Buick LeSabre
• 2002 – 2003 Buick Rendezvous
• 2002 – 2003 Cadillac DeVille
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Impala
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Venture
• 2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy
• 2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy XL
• 2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
• 2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
• 2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
• 2002 – 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
• 2002 – 2003 Pontiac Montana
• 2003 – 2005 Pontiac Vibe
• 2005 Saab 9-2x

Honda – 5.4 million vehicles affected

• 2002-2003 Acura CL and TL
• 2003-2006 Acura MDX
• 2005 Acura RL
• 2001-2007 Honda Accord
• 2001-2005 Honda Civic
• 2002-2006 Honda CR-V
• 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey
• 2003-2011 Honda Element
• 2003-2007 Honda Pilot
• 2006 Honda Ridgeline

Mazda – Approximately 330,000 vehicles affected

• 2003-2007 Mazda6
• 2004-2008 RX-8
• 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6
• 2004-2005 MPV
• 2004 B-Series

Mitsubishi – 11,985 vehicles affected

• 2004-2005 Lancer
• 2006-2007 Raider

Nissan – 717,364 vehicles affected

• 2001-2004 Infinity I30/I35
• 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4
• 2003-2005 Infiniti FX35/FX45
• 2006 Infiniti M35/M45
• 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima
• 2001-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
• 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra

Subaru – 17,516 vehicles affected

• 2003-2005 Baja
• 2003-2005 Legacy
• 2003-2005 Outback
• 2004-2005 Impreza/WRX/WRX STI

Toyota – 877,000 vehicles affected

• 2002 – 2004 Lexus SC
• 2003 – 2004 Toyota Corolla
• 2003 – 2004 Toyota Matrix
• 2002 – 2004 Toyota Sequoia
• 2003 – 2004 Toyota Tundra

Go to www.safercar.gov to find out if your car is being recalled. Blessings to all who are traveling in cars equipped with these airbags. Drive Safely!

Expensive Car Repair Mistake #3 - Ignoring Vehicle Symptoms

We pay attention to symptoms that our bodies give us when something is wrong. If we ignore these
symptoms, we can end up paying thousands in medical bills. Your vehicle works the same way. Your vehicle has many different ways to tell you if something is not operating as it should in one of its many systems.

When something doesn't sound, smell, or look right, check under your hood first. Your mechanic will thank you for knowing more about your vehicle and you can potentially save a lot of money, too.

Never ignore a constant symptom with your vehicle!

The most important things your vehicle needs are regular oil changes, automatic transmission flushes and brakes. By having these services performed at regular intervals by a qualified technician, your vehicle can also be checked for any symptoms you may have missed or other services needed before they turn into large repairs needed.

In between these services, it is important to listen to what your vehicle is telling you, so you can identify a simple problem before it turns into a major problem! For example, if your is pulling to the left while you are driving, you could have low tire pressure in one of your tires. An easy fix of removing a nail in your tire and having it patched could prevent a flat tire and even an accident.

Is your check engine light on? It could be a simple problem such as a bad oxygen sensor or just a loose gas cap.

You should be checking the following regularly without any abnormal symptoms from your vehicle:

• air filter
• wiper blades
• fluid levels (brake, power steering, coolant, oil, transmission)
• Battery terminals (Are they corroded?)   
• Belts (Are there any visible cracks?)

If one of the above items are mentioned when you bring your vehicle in for service, ask the mechanic to show it to you or to keep the old parts if you approve the repairs when given an estimate. If you want to wait to have the repairs or service completed, ask the shop these questions: 

• What are the downsides of waiting for the repairs? 
• Does it need to be completed right away? 
• Is it a safety issue? 
• Will the part fail and leave me stranded if I wait?

Mastermind Enterprises Auto Repair in Denver will offer you suggestions of what the most important service your vehicle will need in the next 10,000-20,000 miles. We want to give you time to decide how and when you want to service you vehicle. By offering you recommendations, you can make the best plan for repairing your vehicle. We realize every vehicle has different needs based on driving conditions and the driver, that's why we customize a plan that works for you and your specific vehicle needs.

It's true that noises are part of operating a vehicle, 
but not all noises are normal.

If you have a question about your vehicle, we are happy to help. Sometimes the answer will be, "We will need you to bring your vehicle in for a diagnosis before we can give you an accurate estimate." If you already know what is wrong with your vehicle, we are happy to provide you with a free estimate on repairs.

Abnormal Vehicle Symptoms to Pay Attention To Right Away

• Check Engine Light On
• Vehicle Dash Warning Lights On
• Abnormal Sounds (See List Below)
• Unusual Smells (including a maple syrup smell)
• Unusual Visible Symptoms (Leaks, Smoking)
• Lack of Power
• Intermittently Starting Vehicle
• Incorrectly Marking Gauges (Temperature, Gas, Speedometer, etc.)

Abnormal Vehicle Sounds to Pay Attention To Right Away

• Loud bang or Thumping 
• Flapping or Whining
• Any sound when turning a corner
• Clunking when braking 
• Scraping, Grinding or Squealing wheels when applying brakes
• Grinding manual transmission when shifting
• Hissing or sizzling under the hood
• Knocking, Popping, Tapping, or Clicking from the engine compartment
• Low-pitch humming or Rattles from under the car
• Squealing, Chirping or Roaring that increases with acceleration

Ignoring your vehicle's abnormal symptoms will not make them magically go away. Fixing the problem as soon as you notice something is wrong can save you from bigger, more expensive repairs down the road.

Call Mastermind Enterprises Today at 303-297-2886 with questions you have about your vehicle or bring your vehicle in anytime using our 24 Hour Key Drop! 

Thank you for your business!

Transmission Replacement in Denver

Mastermind Enterprises Auto Repair Shop in Denver has been servicing Rick's vehicles since 2010. We recently replaced the transmission in his truck. After taking his truck to 2 other transmission repair shops in Denver to "save money" on his auto repairs, Rick brought it back to our auto repair shop. We installed the third transmission, found and fixed the cause of the previous transmission failures, too!

Mastermind has been providing transmission replacement service in Denver since 2002. We are dedicated to keeping you safe on the road without having to make large monthly payments on a replacement vehicle. We use the latest automotive diagnostic technology to provide you with the highest quality service and repairs with quick turnaround. As a matter of fact, Mastermind has great relationships with many of the best engine, transmission, and parts manufacturers and suppliers. This gives us the opportunity to get you the best parts at the best possible prices - all with a parts and labor warranty! We can even offer our customers a nationwide warranty on transmission replacement at Mastermind Enterprises in Denver.

Our shop features a comfortable, child-friendly waiting room for short check-ups and oil changes, too.  We can also offer rental cars through Enterprise Rent-a-car starting at just $25/day. Your satisfaction is our highest priority!

With great customers, it's a pleasure to be in the auto repair business.

Thank you for your business, Rick!

Engine Replacement in Denver

Mastermind Enterprises Auto Repair Shop in Denver has been servicing Kristy's vehicles since 2010. We met her when she needed an engine replaced in her Mitsubishi Montero. Since then, we have enjoyed seeing Kristy when she comes in for maintenance on her vehicle.

Mastermind has been providing engine replacement service in Denver since 2002. We are dedicated to keeping you safe on the road without having to make large monthly payments on a replacement vehicle. We use the latest automotive diagnostic technology to provide you with the highest quality service and repairs with quick turnaround. As a matter of fact, Mastermind has great relationships with many of the best engine and parts manufacturers and suppliers. This gives us the opportunity to get you the best parts at the best possible prices - all with a parts and labor warranty! We can even offer our customers a nationwide warranty on engine replacement at Mastermind Enterprises in Denver.

Our shop features a comfortable, child-friendly waiting room for short check-ups and oil changes, too.  We can also offer rental cars through Enterprise Rent-a-car starting at just $25/day. Your satisfaction is our highest priority!

With great customers, it's a pleasure to be in the auto repair business.

Thank you for your business, Kristy!