Lugsnplugs Automotive

Lugsnplugs Automotive Honest auto repair built on accurate diagnostics, honest recommendations, and quality workmanship. Because every repair starts with finding the right answer.

08/01/2026

Most people only see their vehicle when it's dropped off and picked up.

Here's a quick look at what happens in between.

Whether it's brakes, suspension, diagnostics, or routine maintenance, every repair deserves the same level of care and attention.

Every Job Is Personal.

Most people never see what's inside an automatic transmission.This week we were replacing transmission solenoids on a va...
07/31/2026

Most people never see what's inside an automatic transmission.

This week we were replacing transmission solenoids on a valve body. It's one of those repairs where every bolt, connector and torque specification matters.

Repairs like this aren't about throwing parts at a problem—they're about understanding how the transmission operates and making sure everything goes back together exactly as designed.

It's not glamorous work...

But it's the kind of work we enjoy.

07/29/2026

Under the Hood Tuesday

Turn the sound up for this one.

Hear that little pop...pop?

This 2001 Dodge Ram came into the shop running poorly, and that popping was one of the clues.

Once Edward started looking into it, he found something that wasn't quite right. The spark plug wires weren't connected to the correct locations on the distributor cap.

That means the spark wasn't always being sent to the right cylinder at the right time.

Edward removed the wires and routed them back to their correct positions. The truck is also due for some maintenance, including spark plugs and wires, but finding what was actually wrong came first.

It's a good reminder that sometimes the problem isn't a failed part. Sometimes it's something that was installed incorrectly somewhere along the way.

That's why we look before we replace.

Every Job Is Personal.

Myth MondayMyth: If my car isn't overheating, the cooling system must be fine.A cooling system problem doesn't always st...
07/28/2026

Myth Monday

Myth: If my car isn't overheating, the cooling system must be fine.

A cooling system problem doesn't always start with the temperature gauge climbing into the red.

Small coolant leaks can develop slowly. Hoses, gaskets, the radiator, water pump and other components can begin leaking long before the vehicle actually overheats.

Sometimes the first sign is a strange sweet smell around the vehicle, a small spot on the ground, or noticing that the coolant level keeps getting low.

We recently had a vehicle where a coolant leak was getting into the spark plug wells. The vehicle wasn't brought in because it was overheating, but that leak was already causing corrosion and damaging ignition components.

Catching a cooling system problem early can mean fixing the leak before it becomes an overheating problem.

The temperature gauge doesn't have to be in the red for your cooling system to be asking for attention.

Every Job Is Personal.

If you guessed distributor cap and rotor, you got it.Before individual ignition coils became common, these were a big pa...
07/26/2026

If you guessed distributor cap and rotor, you got it.

Before individual ignition coils became common, these were a big part of getting spark where it needed to go. The rotor spins inside the distributor cap, directing the spark to each cylinder at the right time.

You don’t see them nearly as often on newer vehicles, but plenty of us remember when these were a regular part of a tune-up.

How many of you knew both of them?

Every Job Is Personal.

Guess the Part — AnswerIf you guessed distributor cap and rotor, you got it.Before individual ignition coils became comm...
07/26/2026

Guess the Part — Answer

If you guessed distributor cap and rotor, you got it.

Before individual ignition coils became common, these were a big part of getting spark where it needed to go. The rotor spins inside the distributor cap, directing the spark to each cylinder at the right time.

You don’t see them nearly as often on newer vehicles, but plenty of us remember when these were a regular part of a tune-up.

How many of you knew both of them?

Every Job Is Personal.

Guess the Part SaturdayLet’s see who remembers these.What are we looking at here?Bonus points if you know what each one ...
07/25/2026

Guess the Part Saturday

Let’s see who remembers these.

What are we looking at here?

Bonus points if you know what each one does.

We’ll post the answer tomorrow.

Every Job Is Personal.

07/25/2026

Every vehicle tells a story. Our job is to listen before reaching for the toolbox.

Some repairs start with a scan tool. Others start with a careful inspection. Either way, taking the time to understand the problem is what leads to the right repair.

Every Job Is Personal.

One of the most common things we hear is, "It just doesn't drive like it used to."Sometimes it's a worn ball joint. Some...
07/24/2026

One of the most common things we hear is, "It just doesn't drive like it used to."

Sometimes it's a worn ball joint. Sometimes it's a tie rod, a control arm bushing, or a sway bar link. The symptoms can feel the same, but the repair isn't always.

That's why we take the time to inspect the suspension before recommending parts. We'd rather show you what's worn than guess.

If your vehicle has started clunking over bumps, wandering down the road, or just doesn't feel as solid as it used to, it's worth having it inspected before the problem gets worse.

Most suspension problems don't fix themselves. They just get louder.

Every Job Is Personal.

Address

3445 Chelton Loop N D
Colorado Springs, CO
80909

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17194136227

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