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At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, our technicians have a wide variety of top of the line tools and equipment available to diagnose and repair your vehicle. We utilize equipment at the forefront of technological innovation to best provide for the specific needs of your car.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

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At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup was designed for optimal power, torque, and towing and hauling ability, no matter what the job is. We also know that while getting up to speed in a timely fashion is important, your diesel pickup’s ability to stop is equally essential.

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By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID has the answers.

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What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

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At Blue Lakes Auto Repair, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Twin Falls, ID; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

suspension bushings

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

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If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.

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  • BG Products
  • Bosch Automotive
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  • Exide Batteries
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  • Federated Car Care
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Blue Lakes Auto Repair

490 Washington St S
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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