Driving Tips


Does my car need a front license plate in the State of Colorado

Does my car need a front license plate in the State of Colorado?

The short answer is YES, if you live in Colorado you are required to have a front license plate on your vehicle. Here at Prestige Imports, we are very aware that many of our customers would prefer not to display their front license plate, as in some situations it can be detrimental to the “lines”…

Photo of a Porsche 718 Boxster on a mountain road. Used to illustrate the article "Five Colorado Scenic Drives for your Porsche 718 Boxster".

Five Colorado Scenic Drives for Your New Dream Car

Five Colorado Scenic Drives Made Even Better in Your Dream Car For me, the specifications of my car don’t make me salivate as much as the sights and sounds of it weaving through twisty coastlines and mountain passes. So with summer almost here, I thought it might be helpful to suggest some scenic routes in…

Photo of a Porsche Macan on a snowy mountain road. Used to illustrate the article "6 winter driving tips to safely navigate snowy Colorado roads".

6 winter driving tips to safely navigate snowy Colorado roads

  With snow and cold settling in across Colorado, we thought this would be an opportune time to hit you with some WINTER driving tips sure to help you make it safely through to springtime. Winter Tires Are Worth It A small investment in a good set of winter tires can pay dividends for years…

Winter driving in Denver, CO and CDOTs Bow to the Plow campaign

Winter driving in Denver, CO and CDOT’s “Bow to the Plow” campaign

Winter driving in Denver, a half-year commitment According meteorological records at the National Weather Service, Denver’s average date for the first snowfall is October 18th and the average date for the last snowfall is April 26th. For those keeping score at home, that’s a full 6+ months of winter driving. As such, it’s in your…

Best Winter Views in Colorado

Colorado’s Best Winter Views: A Prestige Profile

Colorado’s Best Winter Views Waking up every morning to a view of the Rocky Mountains sprawling across the western horizon is one of the visual joys of living in Denver or along the Front Range. But, as anyone who has lived in the area for any of amount of time can attest, the entire state…

Winter Weather Driving Tips

Winter Weather Driving Tips for your Audi and Porsche

WINTER WEATHER DRIVING TIPS Last week, the snowfall we experienced in Denver and along the Front Range prompted me to write a blog post that addressed seasonal maintenance. The suggested service procedures will ensure your vehicle performs at peak levels in snow, freezing temperatures, and on ice. As an addendum to that post, this week…

I-70 in the Colorado Mountains covered in snow and ice - CDOT Chain Law and Traction Law - Codes 15 and 16 for Colorado Drivers

CDOT Chain Law and Traction Law – Codes 15 and 16 for Colorado Drivers

A few weeks ago, I wrote several blog posts about the necessity of proper tire maintenance while driving in Denver and along the Front Range. Well, it appears as though maintaining the correct tread depth and equipping your vehicle with snow tires will take on an extra measure of importance this winter. As reported by…

BEST TIRE TIPS FOR COLORADO DRIVERS

Since your tires are the only part of your car that actually touches the road, it’s important to maintain and care for them properly. Whether cornering around the curves of a mountain road, off-roading on a rugged trail, or driving on a snow-packed Denver street, adhering to some simple, best practices for your tires will…

Photo from above of three cars involved in an accident. The drivers are stainding in the middle of the frame discussing the incident.

Colorado Driving Tips – What should I do after an accident?

Editor’s note: In this article we answer the question “What should I do after an accident?” and provide resources for Colorado drivers, specifically Colorado Porsche and Audi drivers. CRASH! You’ve just been in a collision. Hopefully it’s a minor fender bender, but accidents are almost always traumatic. Your heart is pounding, adrenaline is pumping through…

View of a busy highway through a rainy windshield. Photo used to illustrate an article on Colorado Driving Tips - flash flood awareness and avoidance.

Colorado Driving Tips – flash flood awareness and avoidance

Editor’s note: Colorado weather can be crazy, in this article Heather Pridemore, our Marketing Manager, discusses flash flood driving tips and provides links to important flood preparedness resources. All the rain and flash flooding we’ve been having lately reminds me of an experience I had in my Audi a couple summers ago. My husband and…

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