Just like you would listen to your child or your pet if they weren’t feeling well, take the time to listen to your vehicle. Know the regular sounds it makes so that when something is amiss, you’ll recognize it as an issue that needs to be addressed. The longer you ignore a weird sound or check engine light, the more serious (and expensive!) the problem can become. When you receive regular preventive maintenance, that can help you stay ahead of issues too. The following is a s

Recently, a mechanical shop near Denver, Colorado serviced a 2008 Toyota Prius with just under 600,000 miles. To their astonishment it was still on it's original motor and transmission! Although, the hybrid batteries were replaced at some point, this is expected at around every 200,000 miles . At Pro Am Collision & Mechanical, we fix our fair share of Toyota Prius's and in our opininion, they are one of the most reliable cars on the market today and are relatively low cos