Automotive Industry News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident next time you’re on the job.

transmission fluid being poured into vehicle

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID has the answers.

man broke down on side of road with car hood up

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?

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, our priority is keeping your car or SUV in the best possible condition, for as long as possible. If you drive a BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you want to keep it going strong for years to come. A huge part of that is keeping up with oil changes.

mechanic running diagnostics on a vehicle

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.

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.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

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.