2017 New Years Resolution for you Car

2017 is here and we are ready to start making the adequate changes, and resolutions that we have set for the beginning of the year. I know that having a resolution for your vehicle is not the same as dieting, or loosing weight. But if you really think about it, you Car plays a major role in your day-to-day life like getting you to work, the kids to school, and Tyson to the vet when he eats your cell phone.

1. Keep the interior clean

Nobody like a messy car. Make sure to always pick up after yourself, the kids, family members. Keeping your car clean will also help you maintaining your paint job and the interior of the vehicle. Also, be surety do frequent car washes to also keep the paint job in good condition.

2.  Basic Maintenance

Heading to your local maintenance shop for you car can sometimes be a headache with setting appointments, and the money that you can be spending. Let’s learn how to do it yourself! You can always start with something small, like learning how to change your own oil, or even how to change your tires if one of them has a whole, or even pops.

3. Be a Courteous Driver

This new year let’s make an effort to be a more courteous driver. We know that after a long day of work, or even not having enough sleep can be a factor in having road rage. By being more patient with your fellow drivers, we can avoid road rage and potential accidents that happen when you are not paying attention to the road. By doing that we can avoid focusing on what other people are doing around you, and focusing on getting from pointA to point B.

4. Quit texting and Driving

This 2017 let’s be a much more safe driver, and not send that text behind the wheel that can clearly wait. There have been many car accidents due to texting and driving. If we make it a habit to not pull out the cell phone while being behind the wheel we will instantly become a safer driver, not only for ourselves, but for others.

 

Denver’s Top 10 restaurants 2016

Denver’s restaurant scene has been one of the most diverse by far. 2016 has knocked some restaurants off their maintained spots, but thankfully not of the roster. In search of something casual, laid-back, something quiet with a suit and tie, or something mixed up with all the above? Well have we go whats best for you on this 2016 Denver Scene Restaurant list!

1. Hop Alley

Tommy Lee has done it again with the un-ordinary Chinese American cuisine! He has come far beyond the regular mu shu pork and kung pay chicken, and has re invented the wheel with the intense flavors such as—peanut-y bang bang sauce on the chilled tofu, umami-rich oyster sauce on the Shanghai rice cakes, tongue-numbing Sichuan bean sauce on the steamed eggplant—are as big and bold as Hop Alley’s charcoal black walls, neon pink menus, and lest not forget the great choice of music! But what really sets Lee aside from all the other Chinese-American restaurants is his vibrant and enticing salty-spicy dishes that transcends the eatery’s. This restaurant has really vamped up the underdeveloped RINO area. 3500 Larimer St – 303-379-8340

2. Basta

Kelly Whitaker decided to name his restaurant “Basta”, french for enough, in 2010, for It was a double entendre meant to inspire satisfaction and, almost more important, simplicity. With his effortlessly exquisite taste and great selection this Boulder restaurant is one to savor. 3601 Arapahoe Ave Boulder 303-997-8775

3. Frascas

Walking into the restaurant you get an marvelous feel of the elegant dining and gracious friendly feeling of traditional Italian Frascas. With a wine selection of over 200, an impeccable wine program, and always best served those who love themselves a glass. You will defiantly feel as if though you have hit Italy straight through the amazing, and beautifully prepared Italian food. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966

4. Mercantile

A prepared food and charcuterie market, a full-service bar, and an all-day restaurant. Chef Seidel’s great restaurant is an all day restaurant with a full service bar. Loaded inside the Union Station building, with the great fine dinning and bar feeling all in one. Its an impressive variety of concepts all in one roof. 1701 Wynkoop St. 720-460-3733

5. Acorn

Located in the Rhino are, giving you an industrial feel, as well as the high end, suit and tie. Chef and co-owner Steven Redzikowski’s masterful approach to food its unbelievable great! with the sampling of small plates and share them with the table, comparing and contrasting as you eat. Pairing all the sampling plates along with barman and co-owner Bryan Dayton’s beverage expertise. The Source 3350 Brighton Blvd. 720-542-3721

6. Bar Dough

With a great location in LoHi and the return of C0-Owner and Chef Max MacKissock. with the Menu having a variety, from dishes like Pizza to others on an elevated scale such as their lamb shoulder with charred red onion, puffed grains, and salsa verde. 2227 W. 32nd Ave 720-668-8506.

7. Cholon

A new York Chef Lon Symensma re-located to Denver to bring a new modern Southeast Asian cuisine. Dishes such as, tandoori lamb chops with caramelized yogurt and biryani, or the okonomiyaki-esque dancing scallops with a sweet corn pancake and bonito flakes that ripple in the steam, are ones that are at the top of many lists. He loves to bring us that tasty far away land flavors mixed in with the colorado taste. 1555 Blake St. 303-353-8223.

8. The Plimoth

Instant fame to the tidy corner restaurant just north of City Park. Chef Ryan and his staff wanted to cook a European-style food they want to eat. Such as: pork rillettes, creative salads that toss together ingredients such as lentils, sunchokes, and lime vinaigrette; roasted rabbit loin. A very enjoyable location with tasty food, what else can you ask for? 2335 E. 28th Ave. 303-297-1215

9. Beast and Bottle

Looking to feel at home or a art of the neighborhood Beast and Bottle makes sure to make you feel right at home! Chef Paul Reilly co-owns Beast & Bottle with his sister Aileen Reilly. Paul makes sure the menu is at tip top shape with meats and fish the team butchers daily in its tiny kitchen. 719 E 17th Ave 303-623-3223.

10. Sushi Ronin

This place has been knocking out local sushi homes out of the roaster. With its well presented and very tasty sushi, lets not forget the delicious handmade deserts. You could either order from the menu, or leave it up to whip-smart chef and co-owner Corey Baker. 2930 Umatilla St. 303-995-8741.

 

 

7 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Denver Colorado

The holidays can be a stressful and full of many siblings. But there is no doubt the magic in the air this Holiday Season. Denver Colorado comes to life during this festive Season. Here are our top 10 ways to celebrate this year!

1. A Christmas Carol -Nov 25th-Dec 24th

Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, this joyous and opulent musical adaptation at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex traces money-hoarding skinflint Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. ‘A Christmas Carol’ illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations. Tickets start at $49. Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org

2. Blossom Of Light – Nov 25th-Jan 1, 2017

Have a good time with the family embracing these beautiful colorful lights draped in elegant designs in this vibrant outdoor setting. The Denver Botanic Gardens is featuring the return of O’Fallon Perennial Walk and the Romantic Gardens. Enjoy your stroll through the Blossoms of light while sipping a warm beverage in your souvenir mug. Buy tickets online or at the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center at York Street.

3. Zoo Lights-Dec 2- Jan 1, 2017

A great way to enjoy the beauty of the illuminated Denver Zoo. With nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected.

4. Finding Neverland- Dec 20- Jan 1, 2017

Finding Neverland is Broadway’s biggest new hit and the winner of Broadways.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical!  The inspiration that spurred J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” is the subject of this heartwarming theatrical production presented by Denver Center for the Performing Arts at the Buell Theatre.

5. Washed Ashore, Art to save the Sea- Through Jan 6th, 2017

The Denver Zoo will be hosting the traveling exhibit Washed Ashore, Art To Save The Sea. It will feature giant sculptures of sea life made almost entirely from trash collected from beaches. The exhibit is meant to create awareness about marine debris and plastic pollution though art. It’s the first time the exhibit has appeared at an inland, non-coastal location.

6. Extreme Mammals- Through Jan 8th, 2017

The Extreme Mammals exhibit has spectacular fossils, vivid reconstructions, fun interactives and lifelike models trace the ancestry and evolution of mammals while exploring how and why some of them are so over the top. You get everything from tiny to huge, from sloth-like to speedy, with oversized claws, fangs, snouts and horns, this cast of characters is full of surprises.

7. New Year’s Eve Firework Extravaganza-Dec 31

Bring in the New Year with Downtown Denver’s annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks shows. There will be two shows December 31st, the family friendly hour of 9:00PM, and another at Midnight to ring in the New year. It will alb held on 16th Street Mall.

 

Winter Driving Tips

The winter has arrived and not all of us are good with driving in that wether. We also don’t have the luxury of staying home in winter weather.

To help ease the stress of snowy and icy roads here are a few tips to help you drive more safely on Icy roads.

• Don’t assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four wheel and all wheel drive vehicles can have trouble in the winter weather.
• Don’t use cruise control on icy roads, or over drive on them.
• Don’t pass snow plows on the roads because you can slide.
• Keep windshields and windows, and headlight clean to be able to see.
• If you get stuck make sure to pour kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
• Use light gas to be able to get your car out.

Everyone here at Mazda of Lakewood Service department  will help you inspect your vehicle and be sure that it is in tip-top shape for the winter conditions.

 

2017 Best Vehicle Brand Awards

With over 35 vehicle brands sold in the U.S We are so fortunate enough to have Mazda be nominated one of 2017 Best Vehicle Brand!

Mazda has won over plenty of fans with our vehicles best performance. Our lineup, such as Mazda 3, Mazda 6, and Mazda MX Miata. Not only are our Mazda vehicles wanted by many enthusiast, but the rankings show that Mazda cars are high ranked and loved by their interior comfort, tech , and design.

Congratulations Mazda Vehicles for such an accomplishment!

 

 

6 Steps: How to Polish your Car like a Pro

Keeping your car looking brand spanking new doesn’t require you spending tons of money on equipment or even taking your vehicle to the detail shop.

To prevent permanent damage to the paint, limit this method of polishing to once a year and wax your car every couple of months. These 6 steps will help you keep your car in tip-top shape and have the shine that you’ve always wanted in a matter of hours.

Step 1

Start by washing your car and rinsing it thoroughly in a area where there is enough shade. Make sure you do not dry the car after the rinse. Also use softer pads and polishing compounds on dark-colored cars, as they are especially sensitive to swirl marks. More-aggressive compounds and pads can be used on lighter hues.

Step 2

Place a clean, slightly damp pad on the polishing wheel and put a moderate amount of compound on one body panel. Then, Spread the polish with the wheel, using a medium speed. Make sure to keep the spinning pad parallel to the car’s surface to avoid swirl marks. Apply constant pressure and work back and forth over the entire surface of the panel.  As the clear coat heats up and the paint becomes warm to the touch, scratches will begin to disappear. When the compound and water are thrown aside and absorbed by  the foam pad, the brightened finish will become visible. Stop. Move to the next panel and repeat. Keep the area nice and wet and use just enough polish for each panel.

Step 3

A good clean to power wash to the to prevent it from becoming saturated or or gummed up with compound. Use the outer piece of the pad, because it moves faster and generates much more friction than the center. The center usually carries less polish, which is a good recipe for the burned finish. So be especially careful around intricate trim areas, such as washer nozzles, mirrors, emblems, and complex bumper contours that can be polished using only  the outer edge of the pad.

Step 4

Rinse the car by hand and dry the car thoroughly.

Step 5

Apply an amount of wax to the paint that way in can help cover swirl marks and also cover most surface imperfections. Place a mix of paste wax and a fine finishing polish onto the pad to place on the sander. Make sure to leave enough wax haze to be visible who dry.

Step 6

Remove the wax with a microfiber towel, any other regular towel can ruin the surface of the car. Then move the car to sunlight to inspect and make sure you didn’t miss a spot.

What isn’t covered in a manufacturer’s warranty?

 

Purchasing a New or New to you car can be at times an extremely stressful experience. Not only do you have to be sure that the car you are buying is in good condition, and is the right car for you, you have to be trusting whomever you are purchasing the car from. To ease the stress, most new or used vehicles purchased from a car lot come with warranties.  But your question is: What is, or what isn’t covered by our vehicles manufacturer warranty?

Bumper to bumper policies are manufacturer’s warranties that covers specific components of the vehicle. Components such as: Air conditioning, fuel systems, electrical parts, and your on board radio. But bumper to bumper policies do exclude Oil changes, and they generally are the first vehicle warranty to expire.

Power train warranties say they will cover up to 100,000 miles, or up to 10 years, but unfortunately they don’t cover all of the issues you may have. Power train warranties only cover transmission and engine issues, along with the drive shafts and joints. Power train does not cover tune ups or tire rotations.

Other vehicle components that aren’t normally covered  by  manufacturer vehicle warranty are the exhaust systems, tires, and batteries, but depending on the vehicle, may be covered by their own individual brand warranty.

 

 

Top 3 places to get your car washed in Denver Colorado

Having trouble finding a good and affordable car wash? That does a good job, and have friendly staff? Well your in luck! we’ve decided to give you our top 3 car wash locations in the Denver metro area. 

1. The WAVE Car care Center

You can always be sure that your car is clean at the Wave Car Care Center. The Wave Car wash makes sure to save you time, and get your car in tip-top shape, ready to have your friends or family in the vehicle. They always stay true to their word and make sure to go above and beyond for the best clean, their consistency  is impeccable!

Denvercarcare.net

 

2. Water Works Car Wash

Not only do you get an amazing car wash you can bet that this place is also the best Detailing shop money can buy! Its completely easy to set up an appointment online, as well as a list of options for your detail/car wash. It’s a great and friendly shop!

Carwashwaterworks.com

3. Eco Express Car Wash

Offering an affordable monthly fee, that lets you come in and get a car wash anytime you’d like! Eco Express Car Wash also offers a pre-treatment. This treatment is so good it removes the “bug goo” of the windshield and headlights. You can always be sure your interior is in good clean condition with their free vacuums, and you know you won’t miss a spot.

EcoExpressCarWas.com 

 

 

The New Mazda 3 2017

The new Mazda3 should receive a few design tweaks when it releases in the US later this year. Many of you Mazda fans have seen the New Mazda 3 already released in Japan (known in japan as the Axela).

For 2017 Mazda is introducing a new technology called G-Vectoring Control. Yes, sounds really fancy, but it’s innovative, and it’s the first control system that varies torque based on steering input. This provides advanced control and optimizes the vertical load on all the wheels for a much smoother drive.

 

The interior of the Mazda 3 has the 3 wheel steering wheel similar to the Mazda CX9 Crossover. Comes with nicer interior trim for the door panels, and also has the electric parking brake, that frees up tons of space in the center console. It has a heated steering wheel, while upholstery upgrades include nicer fabric for the standard cloth interior. All new espresso-colored accents for the optional black leather interior, and parchment-colored leather replacing the previous almond shade. The door pockets are said to be much larger than before. This car has been said to have the best interior available for under $30,000.00. The most significant addition is Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control is the new steering system that reduces torque when entering a corner to increase the responsiveness of the steering rack.

 

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Top 5 Questions you should ask before buying a car! New or Used

What dealers are you going to shop?

Before you do anything, make sure to check the Better Business Bureau to see which Dealership has a good record and which Dealership does not. If that Dealership has a long list of bad reviews and/or complaints then you should probably avoid them. When buying a Used car, don’t ever go to a dealership and buy on your first visit. Make sure to ask for the vehicles VIN that your interested in. Also, make sure to do a CARFAX check on it.

Where and how far will you be driving?

If you live in an area where you will be driving in Snowy weathers, or off road driving in rural areas, a 4X4 would be the best and natural choice. If your thinking of taking road trips and long distance highway driving, then you my be more interested and inclined in buying a more comfortable car with good fuel economy.

What’s your budget?

You may want to drive off the lot in a brand New Range Rover, but you may need to consider your budget, you may have to settle for something that cost less. If your set on a certain Car (brand) that you have always wanted, then I would consider looking for an older model, or even a used version of the vehicle. When considering your budget, make sure to include running costs such as your fuel  economy, registration, servicing and tires, and insurance.

Do you have our own Trade in Equity, or a Down Payment?

If you have good credit than you won’t have to worry in buying New, because you may be coming up with little or no down payment than buying used. Many manufactures odder incetnives that, unfortunately aren’t available for used car market. These incentives are typically in discounted financing, rebates, or cash incentives. When financing a used car you will more than likely be required to put money down. Weather in cash, or trade-in equity.

Can you afford to repair and maintain a Used Car?

It can be argued that buying a used car is just taking on someone else problems. You just never know. You can, if fact have the car inspected by a qualified mechanic and/or obtaining a detailed vehicle history report from an agency like Carfax or AutoCheck before buying. Some issues may still go undetected. It does not matte how long the car has been cared for, after 30,000 plus miles there will eventually be bits and pieces that will begin to wear out. Maintenance and replacement cost will obviously be much higher on a used car than a new. If you get a new used care than you may be able to take on some portion of the new car warranty,  providing some protection for a few months or even a couple of years. There are in fact, many car companies that provide powertrain warranties for 5 to 10 years. I would be sure to check the auto checker’s rules on transferring the warranty before the purchase.

 

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