It Takes a Lot to Know a Lot.

What do we mean by that?  Well, simply put, if you study a craft and become proficient at it you will probably have great knowledge in that area of expertise.  When someone goes to “the school of hard knocks” to become the best auto mechanic they can possibly be that means that they have worked on thousands of cars for dozens of years.

Just think of how many moving parts there are on your vehicle.  There are brakes, the heating and a/c, shocks, tires, the battery, and the heart of your car…the engine.  Modern automotive technology demands that mechanics never “stop going to school”.  They have to learn the latest repair techniques in the industry.

Such is the case with the professional auto mechanics at Able Auto Service.  They are not called the A-Team for nothing!  If you have an auto mechanical problem or regularly scheduled maintenance in the Kansas City area call Able for an appointment at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  That phone number is (913) 321-1030.

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Shocks or Struts…That is the Question.

We hear about them, but do we know them?  Better yet, do we care?  We just thought a tutorial would be in order here.  A vehicle has either a shock or a strut at each wheel…never both.  It is not the case of the two items being a tandem.  Knowing that, then what is the difference between a shock and a strut?

The major difference is that a strut is actually a structural part of the vehicle’s suspension system whereas a shock simply is NOT.  By the way, a strut is also a crucial part of the vehicle’s steering system and greatly affects alignment angles.  It is good to know, but what is essential is to remember is where to go when shocks or struts need to be replaced.

The answer in the Kansas City area continues to be Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  It is just one facet of your vehicle’s mechanical and safety systems that should be trusted to the A-Team.  Whether it’s shocks or struts or any other issue with your car call ahead for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.