Featured Articles

Love Your Car: How to Show Your Vehicle Some Love This Valentine's Day in Boulder
09 Feb, 2024
Valentine's Day in Boulder isn't just for romance; it's the perfect time to show some love to one of your most loyal companions – your car. Whether navigating the scenic routes of Boulder or enduring its variable weather, your vehicle deserves care and attention. Here are various ways to pamper your car, ensuring it runs smoothly as a reliable partner on the roads.
Preparing Your Vehicle for Boulder's Winter: A Comprehensive Guide
01 Feb, 2024
As winter approaches in Boulder, CO, it's crucial to ensure your vehicle is ready to tackle the snowy and icy conditions that are commonplace in our region. Winterizing your car is not just about ensuring it starts on a cold morning; it's about safety and longevity. Here's a guide to getting your car winter-ready, with a special focus on why regular washing is essential due to snow melt, road salt, and de-icers.
The Ultimate Gift Buying Guide for Car Lovers
15 Dec, 2023
With the holiday season upon us, you may be scrambling to find the perfect gift for the car lover in your life. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned car collector, a DIY mechanic, or someone who simply loves the thrill of the drive, our guide is your one-stop resource for finding the perfect gift for them.
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Apps for Cars

Parking, Performance, Radar and Speedtrap Detection
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Parking Best Parking iPhone, Android, Blackberry and your home computer Free This is a handy website/phone app to have if you are heading to a busy metropolitan area and want to figure out where to park. Enter your intended destination and you’ll receive a map and/or list of parking options and prices. The site currently…
Commuting, Gas Prices, Track Mileage/Maintenance/Repair
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Here are some useful apps for when you commute, want to compare gas prices, or tracking your mileage/maintenance/repair.
Great Apps For Cars
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
There are many useful apps for cars. You can find the least expensive gas, keep all your car maintenance records, monitor fuel economy, remember where you parked your car, watch your engine performance, find places to park and keep track of the time left on your parking meter all from your phone.

Car Care Basics

Brake Maintenance And Tips For Colorado Drivers
By Brad Pellman 09 Jul, 2017
We know how much you all like heading up into the mountains based on how often we perform brake maintenance and change out brake pads at the shop! It’s a simple fact of Colorado life that brakes need more attention because they get a lot more use.
What You Should Know About Your Car Battery
By Brad Pellman 11 Nov, 2015
That sinking feeling when your car won’t start…most of us have been there at one point or another, and it all could have been so easily prevented. Fortunately, knowledge is power and understanding how your battery works, what its limitations are, and how to recognize the warning signs will help.
Motor Oil 101
By Brad Pellman 10 Sep, 2014
One of the most important things you can do to help your car last a good, long time is regularly changing the oil.

Cleaning Your Car

Spring Clean While Going Green
By Brad Pellman 26 Apr, 2016
Spring and fall are the best transition times to give your car a thorough cleaning. Spring cleaning gets your car ready for warm days and road trips ahead.
7 Steps to a Beautiful Car Interior
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Step 1: Pick up, remove all the trash. Step 2: Vacuum. This is where all those attachments on your vacuum cleaner come in handy. Cars have tight nooks and crannies that are natural trash collectors. If you can not reach those spaces use a can of compressed air and start with those spaces first.
5 Steps to a Perfect Car Wash & Wax
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Here are steps to a great car wash!
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Colorado Drivers

Brake Maintenance And Tips For Colorado Drivers
By Brad Pellman 09 Jul, 2017
We know how much you all like heading up into the mountains based on how often we perform brake maintenance and change out brake pads at the shop! It’s a simple fact of Colorado life that brakes need more attention because they get a lot more use.
ExpressToll Transponder, ExpressToll Switchable Transponder, EZPass: What’s The Difference?
By Brad Pellman 20 Nov, 2016
ExpressToll transponder, switchable transponder, EZPass. Yes, it’s confusing! Here’s what you need to know: ExpressToll transponders and switchable transponders are money-saving options for using Express lanes along the Front Range and I-70 corridor.
Pellman Family Favorite Colorado Road Trips: South Central Colorado
By Brad Pellman 24 May, 2016
Summer is here, gas prices remain relatively low. It’s the perfect time to plan a Colorado road trip! The itinerary for this trip is based on one of our favorite family vacations, way back when our kids were little in 1999.
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Diagnosis

Check Engine Light
By Brad Pellman 16 Jun, 2020
Reading your codes for a check engine light is one thing, diagnosing the root cause is another. This video shows one of the high-level diagnostic tools that we use when diagnosing a check engine light.

Gifts for Cars

The Ultimate Gift Buying Guide for Car Lovers
15 Dec, 2023
With the holiday season upon us, you may be scrambling to find the perfect gift for the car lover in your life. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned car collector, a DIY mechanic, or someone who simply loves the thrill of the drive, our guide is your one-stop resource for finding the perfect gift for them.
2017 Gifts For Cars
By Brad Pellman 13 Dec, 2017
Our 2017 Gifts for Cars guide is here. This year the focus is on handy, well-reviewed, inexpensive products that make driving easier, safer, and more fun.
2016 Gifts For Cars
By Brad Pellman 29 Nov, 2016
Welcome to Pellman’s 2016 gifts for cars guide. We’ve found some wonderful, new useful items at a variety of price points. Let’s get shopping!
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Going Green

Sustainable Car Maintenance
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Making simple changes to the way you drive and maintain your vehicle can lessen your car’s impact on the environment. Choosing a mechanic dedicated to can make a real difference as well.
Choosing a Green Auto Repair Shop
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
With the increased sensitivity to green issues, some repair shops are advertising themselves as green. There is no specific definition of green so we want to share information that will help you make an informed decision when choosing your car service provider.
Improving Fuel Economy
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
A car that has regular service maintenance performed is always a greener car because it runs more efficiently. Here are other steps to improve your fuel economy.
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Organizing Your Car

Tech Gifts for Cars
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
There are so many wonderful gadgets for cars these days, it’s easy (and a lot less expensive) to “tech-out” your older car.
Gifts for Cars
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Unless you are an avid car lover you may overlook the fact that there are several gifts to be used in your car that make useful, much-appreciated presents.
Organize Your Car for Kids
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Things to watch for with kids back seat organizers.
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Preventative Maintenance

How To Show Your Car Some Love
By Brad Pellman 12 Feb, 2021
February is a great time of year to give your vehicle some added attention.
Brake Maintenance And Tips For Colorado Drivers
By Brad Pellman 09 Jul, 2017
We know how much you all like heading up into the mountains based on how often we perform brake maintenance and change out brake pads at the shop! It’s a simple fact of Colorado life that brakes need more attention because they get a lot more use.
What You Should Know About Your Car Battery
By Brad Pellman 11 Nov, 2015
That sinking feeling when your car won’t start…most of us have been there at one point or another, and it all could have been so easily prevented. Fortunately, knowledge is power and understanding how your battery works, what its limitations are, and how to recognize the warning signs will help.
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Summer Driving

Brake Maintenance And Tips For Colorado Drivers
By Brad Pellman 09 Jul, 2017
We know how much you all like heading up into the mountains based on how often we perform brake maintenance and change out brake pads at the shop! It’s a simple fact of Colorado life that brakes need more attention because they get a lot more use.
Pellman Family Favorite Colorado Road Trips: South Central Colorado
By Brad Pellman 24 May, 2016
Summer is here, gas prices remain relatively low. It’s the perfect time to plan a Colorado road trip! The itinerary for this trip is based on one of our favorite family vacations, way back when our kids were little in 1999.
Sustainable Car Maintenance
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Making simple changes to the way you drive and maintain your vehicle can lessen your car’s impact on the environment. Choosing a mechanic dedicated to can make a real difference as well.
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Teens and Cars

Brake Maintenance And Tips For Colorado Drivers
By Brad Pellman 09 Jul, 2017
We know how much you all like heading up into the mountains based on how often we perform brake maintenance and change out brake pads at the shop! It’s a simple fact of Colorado life that brakes need more attention because they get a lot more use.
What Your Teen Should Do If They Get a Flat Tire
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
We have discovered many teens do not understand how dangerous it is to drive on a flat tire or how quickly they can ruin the whole wheel. In fact, most teens do not know the difference between a tire and a wheel.
Teach Your Teen What To Do in an Accident
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
In all situations, health and the safety of people come first. Check for injuries, first yourself, the other people in your car, and then people in the other car. If there are injuries, call for an ambulance immediately.
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Tire Talk

What You Should Know About Colorado’s New Restriction Codes To The Chain Law
By Brad Pellman 09 Dec, 2015
Effective immediately, Colorado has adopted new restriction codes to the chain law for passenger vehicles, SUVs, and small trucks when winter weather causes severe driving conditions. When CDOT (Colorado Department Of Transportation) determines conditions are adverse they may enforce a “Code 15” or “Code 16” restriction.
Snow Tires/Winter Tires: What’s the Difference?
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
The terms snow tires and winter tires are becoming intertwined. In fact, most tire manufacturers now define tires made for handling in snow and ice as “winter” tires.
Do You Need Snow Tires
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Every winter, Colorado drivers consider whether to put snow tires on their cars. In winter driving conditions (snow, slush, or ice on the road), properly inflated snow tires in good condition provide optimal safety and performance.
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Used Cars

Top 10 Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Used Car
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Here are 10 questions we think you should ask a seller when checking out a used car.
How to Find the Right Used Car for Your Teenager
By Brad Pellman 11 Sep, 2014
Our daughter, Melissa, recently turned 16 and we went through the same emotions most parents experience when their teen receives a driver’s license.

Winter Driving

Preparing Your Vehicle for Boulder's Winter: A Comprehensive Guide
01 Feb, 2024
As winter approaches in Boulder, CO, it's crucial to ensure your vehicle is ready to tackle the snowy and icy conditions that are commonplace in our region. Winterizing your car is not just about ensuring it starts on a cold morning; it's about safety and longevity. Here's a guide to getting your car winter-ready, with a special focus on why regular washing is essential due to snow melt, road salt, and de-icers.
10 Step Checklist for Preparing Your Car for Winter
By Brad Pellman 02 Feb, 2021
Winter season is here, and it is time to get your car ready for elements on the road. Since cold weather adds extra demands and can exacerbate existing problems.
Brake Maintenance And Tips For Colorado Drivers
By Brad Pellman 09 Jul, 2017
We know how much you all like heading up into the mountains based on how often we perform brake maintenance and change out brake pads at the shop! It’s a simple fact of Colorado life that brakes need more attention because they get a lot more use.
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