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Stevinson Automotive + the Denver Rescue Mission

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It was a bitter cold Wednesday morning in Lakewood, Colorado when Stevinson Automotive hosted two individuals from the Denver Rescue Missio n, Blake Nauman and Jordan Smith. They have both dedicated their careers to serving people who are experiencing homelessness, and they visited Kent Stevinson and the Stevinson corporate office to conduct an interview for their newsletter featuring Kent Stevinson, a donor to the Denver Rescue Mission. It may seem an odd coupling; a family-owned automotive corporation featured in the newsletter of the Denver Rescue Mission, but the Stevinson family has actually been involved with the organization for decades, since around 1970. Before diving into the interview questions, we reflected on how awful the past weekend must have been for those without a home, considering we experienced about five inches of snow across Denver. Denver has experienced an almost four percent rise in homelessness since the last count in 2016, according to a new repo
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2018 March Madness Bracket Challenge Sponsored by Stevinson Automotive!

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Stevinson Automotive is sponsoring the 2018 March Madness Bracket Challenge on CBS Denver!  Want to play on your mobile? We'll text you a link to play! Sign up now so you're ready for Selection Sunday! Make your picks before the game for your chance to win awesome prizes! CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How does the game work? Just pick the winner of each game in the bracket.  How does the scoring work? Each round of the tournament is worth 64 points. There are 6 rounds in the tournament that total up to 384 points. First round games are 2 points each. Second round games are 4 points each. Third round games are 8 points each. Fourth round games are 16 points each. Fifth round games are 32 points each. And the final championship game is worth 64 points.  When is the deadline to enter my picks? You may enter your picks until the scheduled tip-off of the first game of the First Round of the tournament.  What if I don't pick a winne
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Winter Tires vs All-Weather Tires: What's the Difference?

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"Do I really need winter tires?"  This is a question we hear all too often in our service centers and the answer is "yes!" If you live somewhere that the temperature regularly dips below 45 degrees, you should invest in winter tires. Why Aren't All-Weather Tires Good Enough? All-weather tires have somewhat of a misleading name. Yes, they are suited for all types of weather: rain, sunshine, light snow. But they are not the best option in every weather condition.  All-weather, or all-season, tires are designed for wet roads, dry roads, and light snow. Since we live in Colorado where icy roads are prevalent these days, winter tires will give you the best traction and grip. Their treads are designed differently from all-weather tires with  specially formulated rubber that stays flexible at low temperatures for better vehicle control, yet still reduces snow build up. Additionally, in our area where Traction Laws can be put in effect, the Severe Snow C
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Stay Safe, Avoid a Ticket: Colorado Cracks Down on Traction Law and Passenger Vehicle Chain Law

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Winter driving conditions in Colorado are a serious force to be reckoned with. Semi-trucks aren’t the only vehicles accountable for the use of chains and proper tires on Colorado highways, anymore, and with good reason. As Mayor Michael Hancock wrote in regards to The Denver Vision Zero Action Plan ,  “ Traffic deaths and severe injuries are unacceptable and preventable, and safety must be the most important consideration for every Denver street.” Passenger vehicle drivers like yourself are now responsible for knowing and complying with the Traction and Passenger Vehicle Chain Laws. Don’t worry though, we’re here to make sure you’re compliant, safe, and secure! Cars that are unable to properly grip the roads slow down traffic and slip easily on snow and ice. Did you know that you can be fined more than $130 if you don’t have the proper equipment on your vehicle and the Colorado Department of Transportation, or CDOT, issues an active Traction Law, also known as Code 15 ? That
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