Parmer's Automotive
305 4th St Hugo, CO 80821 | 719.743.2180

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Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Hugo auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board is ...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in Hugo making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been preven...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

The Foggiest Idea (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can't see where you're going, and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes your windows to fog up in cold weat...
Published on: Apr 20, 2024

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle's vents when running the air conditioning or heater.  Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is i...
Published on: Mar 01, 2024

Supplemental Restraint System – Airbags

After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn't go off. Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump. The reality is much more ...
Published on: Feb 18, 2024

Light into Darkness (Vehicle Lighting)

You need to be able to see at night and have other vehicles see you as well.  Spend a few minutes to check and make sure all your vehicle's outside lights are working.  It might help to have...
Published on: Dec 13, 2023

Cold Facts about Heaters

Brrrr.  It's cold outside.  And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too.  No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Nov 09, 2023