Denver Auto Repair

  What Happens When You Go Past Your Oil Change Mileage? Let’s be honest, oil changes are one of the easiest things to push off. Your car seems to be running fine. Life gets busy. And before you know it, you’re a few thousand miles past when you meant to get it done. At Hotchkiss Auto Repair, we see this all the time. And the truth is, skipping oil changes doesn’t usually cause an immediate breakdown. What it does is something worse… it slowly wears your engine down over time. Let’s walk through what’s actually happening inside your engine and what to do if you fell a little behind on your oil change mileage. What Engine Oil Actually Does   Engine oil isn’t just there to “keep things moving.” It has several critical jobs:   • Lubricates moving parts to reduce friction  • Helps keep engine temperatures under control  • Cleans internal components by c ... read more

Last night was something special. We’re beyond proud, excited, and honestly a little blown away to share that Hotchkiss Auto Repair has been officially voted Best Auto Repair Shop in the 2026 Best of Mile High awards. First place. Number one. Because of you and while awards are incredible, what this one really represents is something much bigger to us… trust. This Win Belongs to You This didn’t happen because of flashy marketing or luck. It happened because of our customers, our community, and the relationships we’ve built over the years. Every vote cast… Every review written… Every referral sent our way… That’s what got us here. We know you have options when it comes to auto repair in Denver. The fact that you continue to choose us, support us, and now vote us into the top spot means everything. Whether you’ve been coming to us for years or you just walked through our doors for the first time last week, you are part of t ... read more

How to Make Your Tires Last Longer Let’s face it, no one wakes up excited to spend money on tires. They aren’t flashy like custom wheels, they don’t rumble like an upgraded exhaust, and they definitely don’t come cheap. But here’s the truth: your tires are the only part of your vehicle that actually touch the road (hopefully). So taking care of them is important! Good news: there are simple, effective ways to extend the life of your tires, keep your ride safe, and maybe even save you a few hundred bucks a year. So, buckle up, we’re about to get into some tire talk. A little nerdy? Absolutely! But worth it! 1. Check Your Tire Pressure (Monthly, Not Just When Your Light Comes On) You know that little orange horseshoe-shaped light on your dash that often pops on during cold mornings? That’s your TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) light, and it's basically your tires waving a tiny flag saying, “Hey ... read more

  Colorado drivers are no strangers to epic cold weather. We plan for ice storms, snow blowing all directions, frozen windshields, and the occasional “Should we try to make it home” approach to driving. What many drivers are not prepared for, however, is how unforgiving modern vehicles have become when it comes to batteries. Voltage is not the same easy-monitor-fix as it used to be. There was a time when vehicle ownership came with a certain level of comfort. If your car started yesterday, well it would probably start today, tomorrow and next Thursday. But batteries have fail in dependability gradually. Warning signs are not always obvious. You don’t always have time to react. That comfort is gone. One thing does not change… the automotive industry is moving forward at unprecedented rates. Modern battery technology, modern charging systems, and modern driving habits have quietly removed the margin for error. Batteries are no longer a “Plug and Play ... read more

Toyo Tires: Built for Colorado Climate Being a Colorado driver means facing all kinds of weather; sunshine one minute, snow, hail or rain the next. In fact, if Colorado weather were a person, they’d be that unpredictable friend who shows up in flip-flops and shorts during a blizzard and somehow acts like that’s normal. Colorado loves to throw afternoon hailstorms in June to sunny, hot days in February, we’ve got it all! That’s why your tires better be ready for anything. When road conditions change rapidly, you need tires you can trust. That’s why Toyo Tires are a smart choice for Colorado drivers. Whether you’re hauling the family up a mountain pass or experiencing the joys of city traffic, Toyo has the answers. Toyo is the all-terrain, all-weather, no-nonsense solution for drivers who need performance and peace of mind, no matter what the skies decide to drop on us. Why Toyo Tires Stand Out in Colorado Toyo Tires are a favorite for drivers who d ... read more