Posted on 12/26/2018
Tim was having some issues with the power steering system in his car. After doing some research on Colorado Springs auto repair shops, he decided to take his vehicle into LightHouse Automotive. Tim recently wrote about his customer service experience in a 5-star Google review. "Took my vehicle in for some power steering issues," Tim writes. "They gave me same-day service and only recommended the parts/service I actually needed to get back on the road running smoothly." At LightHouse Automotive, we're not here to upsell you on unnecessary parts and repairs. The first step we take is to perform a thorough inspection of the vehicle and determine the specific problem( ... read more
Posted on 12/19/2018
The LightHouse Automotive team would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year and wonderful holiday season! It truly is a special time of year right now, especially when you have all four seasons here in Colorado Springs. It's a great time to reflect and be grateful to everyone who has made 2018 such a memorable year for LightHouse Automotive. From our loyal customers to our vendor partners and other businesses throughout town, we appreciate your support and we're proud to be a part of this community. Year-End Reflections 2018 certainly was a fantastic year at LightHouse Automotive. We brought some new faces on board and we helped so many people with their automotive repair and maintenance needs. We would especially like to thank those customers who took the time to ... read more
Posted on 12/12/2018
If your tire treads are uneven or they are wearing out more quickly than they should, it’s usually a sign of something else wrong with the car. Of course, you should get the tires rotated every 5,000-10,000 miles depending on your recommended service schedule, but that can only do so much to help evenly distribute the regular wear and tear over time. When tire wear is really significant or the uneven wear is really noticeable, then you will want to get your vehicle inspected by an expert mechanic. There are certain things they will know to look for. To help narrow things down, LightHouse Automotive in Colorado Springs has put together this list of common sources of uneven tire wear: 1. Wheels/Wheel Bearings The wheels themselves are often responsible for significant tire wear. Perhaps the lug nuts are a tad loose or the wheel bearings inside are getting worn out in one of the wheel ... read more
Posted on 12/5/2018
Cutler was dealing with an electrical issue in his car. After doing some research, he decided to bring his vehicle into LightHouse Automotive in Colorado Springs for diagnostic testing, inspection and repairs. He knew our shop had a great reputation for auto electric repairs. "LightHouse Automotive quickly and correctly solved and electrical issue with my car awhile back," Cutler writes in his recent review posted on Google. "They also gave me time to explore my options." The first step in any automotive repair situation is to properly determine the problem. Especially when it comes to electrical issues, it can be tricky to uncover the source of the failure. Sometimes, it's just a loose connection or frayed wire that is easy to fix. Other common issues include failing sensors ... read more