Excuse Me…I Can’t Hear you Over the Muffler.

A bad muffler is not only a hinderance, but downright annoying as well!  While consistent vehicle maintenance is always a plus, there are few components where this is more vital than with your muffler.  If you wait too long to get your muffler serviced it will probably mean costly repair bills, and often a small problem easily turns into a much larger one.

Here are some of warning signs of a muffler going bad –

1.  Noise…you have heard that sound in other vehicles if not your own before.

2.  Lower MPG…pay attention when you fill up.

3.  Putrid smells…the fumes can be stuck in your car and that’s dangerous.

As they used to say about kids…well-working exhaust systems should be seen and NOT heard!  Common sense tells us that your muffler and your vehicle’s exhaust system need to be checked and serviced when necessary.  For that job, call the A-Team…the Kansas City area car repair professionals at Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave.  Call ahead at (913) 321-1030. 

Kansas City Taste - Saturday, Aug 17th

Kansas City Taste - Saturday, Aug 17th

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"Don’t miss Kansas City Taste, brought to you by Carrier, Bryant and Stella Artois! A food and music festival in downtown Kansas City at Crown Center on Saturday August 17th. Kansas City Taste will feature more than 30 restaurants showing off their most creative dishes."

Tighten Your Belt.

That’s good advice for dieters and managers of money.  It is GREAT advice for car owners!  This is no small point.  A belt or hose failure can cause an overheated engine, loss of power steering, and loss of the electrical charging system.  If a hose leaks coolant or the belt turning the water pump snaps, the cooling system becomes inoperable. 

Here are some basic maintenance tips –

1.  Check the white coolant-recovery tank to ensure proper levels.

2.  Squeeze the hoses to feel if it’s mushy…make sure it’s cool!

3.  Inspect for cracks and nicks while the engine is hot.

4.  Flush and replace the coolant in conjunction with your owner’s manual.

Experts recommend that that all hoses be replaced at least every four years or, obviously when one fails.  Have your hoses and belts checked professionally by the A-Team.  That’s the team of auto mechanics at Able Auto Service.  The Kansas City area has counted on their expertise for many, many years.  Call (913) 321-1030 or stop in at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS.

On the Road Again.

Drivers of the Kansas City area are celebrating summer by heading out on traditional family summer vacations by car.  And, let’s face it, because we are smack-dab in the middle of America almost every road trip this summer is a multi-day excursion.  Is your vehicle ready for extended summer travel?

Here are some tips before you head out –

1.  Have all of the fluids checked and topped off before heading out.

2.  Make sure all of your car’s lights are fully functional.

3.  Are your wipers in tip-top shape?

4.  How are the brake pads?

5.  Your tires…duh!

At Able Auto Service they check all of the boxes that are important to extended summer vacation driving.  Whatever type of vehicle you drive, make sure it is fully checked and serviced by the A-Team.  That’s Able Auto Service.  KC’s last stop before hitting the road.  Call (913) 321-1030 to make an appointment at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.