Safety First this Holiday Season.

We hope this will be the best holiday season of all for you and your family.  Take extra time when negotiating traffic this time of year with shopping and holiday parties, etc.  We want to see you enjoy the New Year.  If the weather becomes inclement please slow down.  You will get where you are going in time.   Trust and believe whoever is waiting for you will appreciate that you took the extra time to arrive safe and sound.

One thing to be aware of is the weather conditions in other areas and in the near future where you may be traveling this holiday season.  Please don’t assume that just because it happens to be sunny and moderate today in Kansas City (if by some miracle it is) that three days from now the weather will be the same in St. Louis.  Check the forecast ahead of time and make preparations accordingly up to and including leaving a little earlier or later.

During this holiday season and in the year to come get to know the car care professionals in the Kansas City area at Able Auto Service.  We don’t want you to find us by accident, but rather by choice.  Able Auto Service is a full service auto repair shop located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call them for an estimate or to make an appointment at (913) 321-1030.

What is the Function of a Muffler?

We know that a muffler is a device that reduces the noise emitted by the exhaust of an external combustion engine.  Although a muffler does not have any primary exhaust function it is designed to reduce the sound pressure created by the engine.  One of the negative side effects of a muffler is the fact that the increase of back pressure decreases engine efficiency.

When the flow of exhaust gases from the engine to the atmosphere is obstructed to any degree, back pressure arises and the engine's efficiency, and therefore power, is reduced.  A proper muffler system needs to be regularly maintained in your vehicle.  This is not only a matter of your family’s safety, but public safety as well.

If you begin to hear your muffler acting up do not hesitate. Able Auto Service offers a full range of exhaust systems as well as value-oriented replacement mufflers.  Able Auto Service is dedicated to not only keeping the Kansas City area safe and quiet, but helping the environment as well.  Give us a call at (913) 321-1030 - and make an appointment at our shop at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.

How to Find a Good Auto Mechanic.

Finding the right mechanic or shop to have your vehicles repaired is as important as finding the right doctor or dentist.  It is someone that you trust with one of your most prized possessions.  A bad mechanic can take years off of your vehicle’s life and increase YOUR expenses.  A good mechanic will always shoot straight and let you know what needs repairing and what doesn’t.

It doesn’t matter if you are the manager of a fleet of cars or someone who is value conscious and owns one family vehicle.  Able Auto Service is a family-owned and family-operated business that serves the Kansas City area.  Able Auto proudly supports local charities and fund-raising events.  They also contribute to the Special Olympics and The National Federation of Independent Business Owners.

You need to be 100% confident that all repairs and maintenance are done right the first time.  We have been working with most foreign and domestic vehicles for 35 years.  To make an appointment at our location at 837 Osage Avenue in Kansas City KS call (913) 321-1030 and meet your vehicle’s new best friend.

The Importance of Good Brakes.

Brakes are the most important safety feature of your vehicle.  You don’t play fast and loose with something that is so important to your safety every time you get behind the wheel.  Or are you that one in a hundred million charmed individual who will never have a child or an animal run in front of your car or will never experience the sudden need to brake when some fool runs through that stop sign?

Of course you want your brakes to be in tip top condition especially with harsh weather on its way.  Brakes need to be checked twice a year.  When they are wearing down, an honest mechanic will tell you how much life they have left and when to think about replacing them. 

Able Auto Service knows brake systems inside and out and will NEVER try to steer you into having your brake pads replaced if they are not truly convinced that your safety is compromised.  We will inspect brake lines, brake fluid levels, and brake pads.  When you leave our shop you will know exactly where your car’s safety stands.  Call Able Auto Service today at 913-321-1030.  We serve the greater Kansas City area from our location at 837 Osage Ave.

How Important is an Oil Change?

We all know that you need to change your oil every 3000 to 5000 miles.  The question is why?  We all dread having to take time out of our day for something that is preventative rather than an emergency.  Always remember this - an oil change is one of the LEAST expensive things you can do to keep your car on the road.

Simply put, oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle.  You could look at it this way - food is the fuel that keeps your body functioning, but exercise is necessary to keep it in top running condition.  Oil literally keeps many of your engine components functioning and helps reduce the accumulation of carbon from forming on your engine.  A car’s engine gets very hot and clean oil helps pull that heat away.

If you are unsure of the number of miles that you have driven since your last oil change then it is probably time to get one.  When you trust your vehicle to Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS we will select the right viscosity and grade of oil for your vehicle and cheerfully offer a FREE tire rotation.  Give us a call for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.