Ft. Collins Auto Repair

Is Your Car's AC Ready for a Fort Collins Summer? It always happens when you least expect it. You get in the car on a hot day, crank the AC, and wait for that cool blast of air. But instead of relief, you get warm air trickling from the vents. By the time you notice it, the heat has already made your commute miserable. And unfortunately, that's exactly how car AC problems show up—quietly, gradually, and right when you need it most. At Kings Auto Center in Fort Collins, we want to help you catch the problem early and avoid the scramble for a last-minute fix. Here's what every driver should know about their car's AC system before the temperatures really rise.   Why You Might Need More Than Just a Recharge A lot of drivers assume an AC recharge will solve their problem. Sometimes that’s true. But more often, low refrigerant is a symptom of a leak in the ... read more

Do I Need Walnut Blasting? What Carbon Buildup Means for Your Engine   If you drive a vehicle made in the last decade or so, there’s a good chance it uses direct injection technology. It’s efficient, powerful, and great for fuel economy. But there’s one downside most drivers don’t know about: carbon buildup on the intake valves. This buildup can lead to rough idling, engine misfires, poor performance, and lower gas mileage. The solution? A service known as walnut blasting. It’s something we offer here at King’s Auto Center in Fort Collins, and it’s one of the most effective ways to clean up your engine and bring back lost performance. Let’s walk through what this service does, why modern engines need it, and how to know if your car might be due.   What Is Direct Injection and Why It Causes Carbon Buildup In traditional engines, fuel was sprayed into the intake port, right be ... read more