Automotive Industry News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

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.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls has you covered.

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

Routine services are routine for a good reason. Schedule them with us here so we can be sure that your vehicle stays in the best shape. Here’s a look into what happens when routine services aren’t performed, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know your car, truck, or SUV is far more than just a vehicle. It’s a lifeline...getting you to work, your kids to school, carrying groceries, and taking you anywhere you need to go. It’s also a huge investment, and one worth protecting.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.