Christian's Automotive
8811 2ND ST NW ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico 87114 | (505) 899-2400

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Trust Your Vehicle to Us

Your vehicle is much more than a transportation appliance. It gets you to work, takes care of errands, goes on dates and vacations. You could say it’s part of the family or even a business partn...
Published on: Nov 27, 2023

Simple Answers from Christian's Automotive: Synthetic Oil

{{ image('MzQ2') }} Question:What is synthetic oil and should I use it?Christian's Automotive Answer:Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecules a...
Published on: Nov 21, 2023

5 Tips for Buying Used in

Here are 5 tips from Christian's Automotive for used car buyers:1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.2. Inspect the vehicle thoro...
Published on: Aug 02, 2023

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: May 13, 2023

Show Me the Door (Vehicle Door Issues)

Of all the parts of a vehicle we take for granted, the doors must be near the top of the list.  We open them to get in, lock them, and use the rear child locks to keep the kids safe.  But wh...
Published on: May 03, 2023

Simple Answers from Christian's Automotive for : Exhaust Service

Question My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do? Answer Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly.  If you smell exhaust in the ...
Published on: Apr 08, 2023

Severe Driving in

Owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain distance&n...
Published on: Mar 17, 2023

Christian's Automotive Tech Question on Engine Failure

Christian's Automotive Tech Question:I'm Collins of . I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done at Christian's Automotive in . What could I have done to prevent this?Christian's Aut...
Published on: Feb 21, 2023