There may come a day when you go to shift your vehicle out of “Park”, and the shifter refuses to move. Perhaps you are already experiencing this issue intermittently, or currently have a vehicle stuck in park. While this is a serious inconvenience, it doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious problem; let Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID put your mind at ease.

Mechanic holding checklist while checking on vehicle repairs

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

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At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

diesel truck

If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel, you’ve got a truck that’s built for power and reliability. From our team here at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here are the keys to unlocking the secret of a finely tuned diesel pickup.

brakes

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

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At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of vehicle it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different vehicle, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last vehicle, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

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At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer if observed properly.

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Blue Lakes Auto Repair

490 Washington St S
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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