owner's blog

You could have the latest model with all the bells and whistles, but you would be doing your car a disservice if you didn’t put on the right kind of tires to support those systems.

Next time you’re looking for a new set of tires, it’s always easy to go with the same set you just had. However, there is always a chance to upgrade with a set that better matches your vehicle and your lifestyle. Besides, better tires will often result in better gas mileage and a safer drive.

It’s no secret that today’s vehicles are built with longevity in mind—especially compared to cars made 20 or 30 years ago. The result is a fairly painless process when it comes to maintaining your vehicle—if you stay on top of it.

Two aspects of car repair that are too often overlooked are the coolant and heater hoses. These two pieces of rubber are subject to a constant flow of heat inside, and extreme temperatures on the outside as well.

Let’s say you’re on your way to an appointment. Perhaps a job interview, or maybe to the airport to pick up a friend. And when you rely on your vehicle the most, steam begins to seep from your engine, and you are forced to pull off to the side of the road and wait for a tow truck.

What could you have done to prevent this situation?

Let’s say you’re on your way to an appointment. Perhaps a job interview, or maybe to the airport to pick up a friend. And when you rely on your vehicle the most, steam begins to seep from your engine, and you are forced to pull off to the side of the road and wait for a tow truck.

What could you have done to prevent this situation?

Many vehicles will experience oil loss over the course of their time on the road. It usually happens through small drips and minor leaks that can be prevented, but in some extreme cases oil leaks require immediate attention than an Olathe Oil Change from an ASE-Certified Technician.

You could have the latest model with all of the best features available, but it won’t mean anything if you don’t have the right kind of tires to support those systems.

While a good course of action is to go with the exact same tire your vehicle came with when it was new, there is always the chance to upgrade. Besides, better tires often result in better fuel economy and can save you money.

Of all the systems in your vehicle, perhaps the most complicated is the automatic transmission. Not only that, but it’s also the second most expensive part to replace, next to an engine.  Here are some thoughts to keep in mind when it comes to your transmission from your reliable Olathe Transmission Repair:

Spring is here and you might already know that there are more than just flowers and trees budding - potholes are appearing just under the melting snow or spring rain! Potholes are more than just an eye sore on the road. Driving over them can cost you hundreds of wasted dollars because they can create flat tires, bent rims, and broken springs and damaged suspensions, shocks and brakes!

Have you ever needed to have someone jump-start your car? Or have you ever had to do that for someone else? Well there is a proper procedure for performing this, which if not followed could prove to cause more harm than good. Hooking the cables up backwards or improperly can cause major electrical damage or even worse. Batteries contain hydrogen gas, which is highly explosive, and when the final connection is made with the cables, sparks are created. This is a very volatile combination.