Mercer Automotive Inc.
472 Base Rock Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 970.255.1900

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Differential Service

When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels.  That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025

Mercer Automotive Inc. Tech Question on Your Head Gasket

Question My name is Landon.  A bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe.  They said my head gasket went out.  What can I do to prevent this from happening again? ...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025

Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant.  But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wha...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Jun 08, 2025

Auto Repair Ethics In

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair in Grand Junction. Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. It's no different in t...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025

Heater Core

{{ image('MzU0') }} Grand Junction drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifr...
Published on: May 11, 2025

Slippery as Ice (Driving on Wet Leaves)

We all know driving on slippery ice can be dangerous.  What you might not know is that wet leaves can be just as slick. If you live in an area that has trees that drop their leaves, or if you're ...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop.  If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025