Yearly Archives: 2018

Best Holiday Gifts for Car Lovers

Best Holiday Gifts for Car Lovers

Got a car lover in your life? Here are some of I-70’s hot picks for seriously cool holiday gifts: For the neatnicks in your life who love to keep their cars spotless and copacetic, check out a car organizer like this one. They’ll be able to keep all their stuff organized, AND still keep it in their car! For the dapper people among you who like to keep it extra, consider these gear shifter cufflinks. They add charm and class to any ensemble.  For the audiophile who just loves to jam down the road listening to their favorite tunes, a gift card to a music playing service like Spotify, iTunes, or something else is an excellent choice.  Boost your car lover’s mood, help them relax or stay alert, all by giving them an essential oil diffuser! You can load up one of these with their favorite essential oil, like citrus or peppermint, and their car will smell good year round! These are just a few ideas meant to get your creative juices flowing. Have fun picking th ... read more

Is Your Vehicle Ready for Holiday Road Trips?

Is Your Vehicle Ready for Holiday Road Trips?

Here at I-70, we like to help you with all aspects of auto repair, not just the big ones. One of the ways we serve our community is by making sure your vehicle is ready to go on those long holiday road trips.  Here are some tips to get your car ready for holiday road trips:  Consider a car detailing  Get your car clean and tidy, and if you are pressed for time, consider getting the car detailed. Detailing can really pep up your ride, and everyone loves driving a clean car! Your car is a microcosm of your life and the interior keeps you safe and warm while you go places, so give it a little TLC. Keep Safe With Electronics Make sure you have a phone mount for your car. Consider downloading a navigation app like Waze so you can keep an eye on traffic. Don’t forget your chargers, and be aware that in many places you might not have signal.  Be Prepared Just in case you get stranded, make sure that you have necessities like a roadside assistance kit, blankets, s ... read more

Halloween Costumes for Your Car

Halloween Costumes for Your Car

October seems like as good a month as any to let loose and release your inner ghoulies! What better way to celebrate our favorite spooky holiday than by decorating your car for the occasion? Read on for some chillingly great car costume ideas!  Trick out your car to look like a mermaid cove!  Meow? Who doesn’t love a black cat?! We love this idea, especially good for black cars.  Looking to protect your ride from a nefarious passer-by and the ill-timed egg throw? Try a pumpkin car cover: How about a zany mouth full of candy?    For those of us still awaiting our owl from Hogwarts: Sweet surprises: For a car costume idea that’s high on whimsy, why not a gumball machine?  Whatever you cook up for your car this Halloween, remember to bring the car to I-70 for all auto repair and maintenance! We can’t wait to assist you. Have a safe, fun, and thrilling Halloween! To make sure you don't have any unexpected surprises during your ... read more

Getting your Vehicle Ready for Winter

Getting your Vehicle Ready for Winter

  It’s beginning to look a lot like...Christmas? Kids are back in school, and the retailers have hauled out the wreaths! Sadly, summer is behind us, fall is ahead...and winter is coming. What steps should we take to prepare our vehicles for winter? Read on to find out... Clean it out. Bid “adieu” to your old soda cans and bottles. Make sure that you’ve gotten rid of all those receipts. Sprucing up your car will make you feel ready for winter! Consider a new air freshener, and give the whole vehicle a vacuum. Stock it with winter supplies. Add extra bottled water, extra coolant, extra oil, and extra blankets to your car. Make sure you have flares or a bright light. Check to make sure that you have a tire replacement kit well in order. Having these supplies on hand can help keep you safe in case your car stalls! Check the tires. Worn treads? Bad alignment? Low air pressure? No matter what, we can help you make sure your tires are ready for winter. Snow? S ... read more

It’s A Win! What To Expect When Bringing Your Car to I-70

It’s A Win! What To Expect When Bringing Your Car to I-70

Here at I-70, nothing makes us happier than happy customers! We bust our buns on the daily to make sure our customers not only get their cars fixed but also that they leave feeling like they’ve gotten the very best service money can buy! And we do this for all customers.  We were able to get this traveling family back on the road quickly and safely: “While traveling from Colorado to Illinois we had car trouble. I-70 Auto Service bent over backwards to work us into their busy schedule. They got us back onto the road in a matter of hours. Thank you guys!”-- Tom C. Another new and happy customer who needed that special I-70 touch for his Ford: “I was looking for a reputable shop to service my F350 turbo-diesel. All of the positive  reviews led me to I-70 Auto Service, and rightfully so. I had a variety of unrelated issues all of which were addressed and fixed. Tyler was communicative and up-front about pricing (there was a lot of work) the work was do ... read more