Colorado Springs Auto Repair

It's always important to make sure your vehicle's brakes are in good shape. You should get them inspected at least a couple times of year and standard brake services should part of your regularly scheduled maintenance plan. However, during the winter months here in Colorado, having good brakes is even more important. Roads get slick, visibility is worse and there are simply more safety concerns facing every driver.  Your brakes can literally save your life. If you haven't had your brakes inspected in awhile, now might be a good time to visit LightHouse Automotive in Colorado Springs for a thorough brake inspection. Our experienced automotive technicians will check everything out. If all the components are in good shape, then you can get back out on the road and drive confidently. If there are issues, we ... read more

Thanksgiving is such a special time of year for families to come together, enjoy a great meal and share memories with one another. It's also the time to be thankful. That's why LightHouse Automotive would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone who has made our little shop what it is today. Customer Care First and foremost, LightHouse Automotive would like to thank our loyal customers. Without you putting your trust and faith in us, we wouldn't have a shop. Whether you came in just one time for service, repairs or maintenance or you are a longtime customer who's visited the shop many times throughout the years, we appreciate your business and we're proud to have served you. We approach ... read more

Vanessa is pretty knowledgeable when it comes to her car. She has some mechanical experience and realized that there were various issues she needed to deal with. Vanessa decided to bring her vehicle to LightHouse Automotive in Colorado Springs for a full inspection and breakdown of recommended repairs. "I am so pleased with the service I received," Vanessa says in her online review. "I have some mechanical knowledge and when I would talk about the things that I though were wrong with my car, none of the mechanics talked down to me. They were so respectful and helped me every way possible with my car." The LightHouse Automotive team did a thorough inspection of Vanessa's car and ran diagnostic tests, as wel ... read more

Your vehicle's alternator is an ingenious piece of equipment, and it performs a very vital function to keep your car and all of its electronic components working properly. It essentially recycles power from the engine back to the battery. Without it, your battery will die quickly and nothing will run right. There are some common signs you can look for if your alternator is failing. LightHouse Automotive in Colorado Springs, CO has compiled this list of symptoms for you. 1. Warning Light Most cars will have warning lights specifically for alternator problems. It may be the one that looks like a battery, or it could have more specific text like GEN or ALT. If this light is illuminated, then the sensors in your vehicle are letting you know that you might have an alternator issue. 2. Dead/Weak Battery If the alternator isn't doing its job, then power is not bei ... read more