Forty Years is a Long Time.

It depends on what we are referring to, but well over 40 years is a long time to be a reliable and consistent choice for auto repair. You see, that is how long that family-owned Able Auto Service has been maintaining vehicles in the Kansas City area. That is why their mechanics have earned the right to be called The A-Team!

Now that vehicles are so much more sophisticated than they were in the late 1970’s, Able Auto Service has to send it’s A-Team back to school now and then to keep them “up to the minute” with any changes. That is why you can be completely confident in their work just as your grandfather was with his car.

When your foreign or domestic vehicle has a mechanical problem of any kind this winter, you may rest assured that The A-Team has worked on that make and model before. For more than 40 years Kansas City area drivers have trusted Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS. Call (913) 321-1030. See the full story at ableautoservice.net.

Is Your Vehicle at Least Ten Years Old?

Did you know that the average car on U.S. highways is twelve years old? You may be surprised by that. Did you also know that a ten year old vehicle may very well need a new catalytic converter? A catalytic converter converts bad emissions into harmless gas. The A-Team at Able Auto Service are the experts in all types of catalytic converters.

So, why is it important? A “cat” is the component within your car’s exhaust system that ensures there are no harmful substances being released into the environment. It is a truly important component in keeping your car environmentally compliant.

A repaired or replaced catalytic converter is just one of the mechanical capabilities of the mechanics at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS. There are so many things that your 10+ year old vehicle may need. Just call (913) 321-1030. Do you want to see the many talents of the A-Team? Just visit ableautoservice.net. 

It’s All About the Freon.

No doubt about it, Kansas City summers are tough on air conditioning systems. The last thing you want is to head out on the highways and byways of KC only to realize your vehicle's air conditioning is not working. It may be time to drive into Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. and let the A-Team at Able Auto Service check your car’s freon levels.

Here are a few signs that your air conditioner needs to be charged –

1.  Obviously, the air blowing into the cabin is warmer.

2.  You should hear a clicking noise that the clutch has engaged.

3.  There are visible signs of leakage.

Your car’s air conditioning is essential this time of year in Kansas City. Able Auto Service will have you back on the road cool and comfortable in no time. Trust Able Auto Service for all of your vehicle’s mechanical needs. Visit ableautoservice.net and call (913) 321-1030 if you would like an appointment.

Problems with your Car’s Engine Knows NO Season.

The truth is, that check engine light can come on any minute in any place. No one is ever prepared for it. You may know that many times when it does, you have time to roll into your favorite shop to have it diagnosed. Just as with the human body, engine problems can be caused by a variety of things.

You need someone who has the immediate ability to –

 

1.  Smoke test the vehicle.

2.  Diagnose the ABS light.

3.  Carefully check the evaporative emission system.

4.  Reprogram the computer…and more.

Just such a place is your Kansas City area engine repair headquarters, Able Auto Service. That’s right, the A-Team of expert mechanics is standing by to diagnose the problem and get you back on the road as quickly as possible. Discover what much of the Kansas City area already knows by visiting ableautoservice.com. If you need to call ahead it’s (913) 321-1030.

The Carburetor Went the Way of the Dinosaur.

These days, the carburetor is largely extinct, being replaced by the modern fuel-injection system. Yet some drivers in the Kansas City area still seem to be stuck in the Jurassic Period. People still spend 10 minutes warming up a fuel-injected vehicle that could have been driven seconds after it was started.

Few processes in modern auto mechanics are as poorly understood as the cold-weather start. Back in the days of the good old carburetor, a car couldn't be driven until it was warmed up. Today, warming-up is a counterproductive exercise that wastes fuel, harms the environment, and even may damage your car!

Still, if your car’s exhaust system is simply exhausted count on the A-Team to make it well again. The expert mechanics at Able Auto Service are exhaust system “doctors.” They will get you back on Kansas City roads regardless of where you are in the area. Take a look at their myriad of services at ableautoservice.com and pay them a visit at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS.

It Shouldn’t Come as a Shock.

Especially this time of year with potholes appearing all over Kansas City your vehicle’s suspension system is more important than ever. It just stands to reason that after supporting several tons of metal year after year, eventually your vehicle’s shocks will wear out and suspension repair will be necessary.

Here are some things to watch for –

1.  The ride is getting noticeably rougher

2.  When you turn, your car drifts

3.  It may even dip when you stop abruptly

4.  You notice that the tire treads are wearing unevenly

5.  Your shocks and struts look “oily”

Replacing shocks and struts in the Kansas City area is just one of the many talents of The A-Team. That is a team of auto mechanics who work on cars from their shop at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS. We think you will been impressed at all they do for your KC area vehicle. Visit ableautoservice.com and call (913) 321-1030.

What You Should Know about Your Car’s Radiator.

While this is not a very exciting topic you might be surprised to know that your vehicle’s radiator is relatively easy to maintain. Here are some of the “nuts and bolts.” When your engine is running, the pistons are moving up and down between 1500rpm when it is idling to 8000rpm at its max!  This creates a great deal of heat and friction.

Here are some of the causes of radiator overheating –

 

1.  A low level of antifreeze.

2.  Any debris that has clogged the unit.

3.  What material is your heat exchanger made of?

4.  It could be as simple as a malfunctioning radiator cap.

Any and all of these things could cause your car to become a 2500 lb. paperweight! To fix radiator problems in the Kansas City area always count on The A-Team. That is the team of professional mechanics who work their magic at Able Auto Service. Find out more by visiting ableautoservice.net then call for an appointment for KC area radiator repair at (913) 321-1030.

Get to Know EVAP.

Say what? What in the world is EVAP? In automobile parlance it is the closed system that captures fuel tank vapors and prevents them from escaping into the atmosphere. Here is the crazy part…when your engine light comes on because of a weakness or failure in this system, it is very likely you won't even notice the car driving any differently!

Here are some possible causes for getting an EVAP code –

1.  Often it is simply a loose fuel cap.

2.  There is a leak in the fuel tank.

3.  The hose has sprung a leak.

4.  The purge or vent valve could also be leaking.

At Able Auto Service we want you to be educated about your vehicle’s performance. You could even check point one listed above yourself. If you need emission system repair in the Kansas City area, count on the A-Team to provide fast, friendly, and fairly-priced answers ASAP! You’ll find us at ableautoservice.net and at 537 Osage Ave. Call ahead at (913) 321-1030.

Driving Around in a Fog.

This is not about DUI’s or anything related to physically impaired driving. What may be throwing you a curve ball, is your vehicle’s windows that fog up at the drop of a hat. Indeed, poor vision from fogged up windows can make driving downright dangerous. And still we have all seen fellow drivers in cars that look like a sauna!

Fogging is caused by warm, humid air inside your car forming condensation on the cooler windows. It’s the reverse of the water droplets that form outside of an ice-cold can of drink on a warm, humid summer’s day. Modern cars are especially susceptible to fogging. The tightly sealed cabins that keep us free from noise and drafts can also trap unwanted moisture.

Clean glass reduces the amount of area where these tiny droplets thrive, meaning your car’s glass will take longer to steam up in the first place, and be quicker to clear once they fog up. Let us check your car’s heating and defrosting system as the seasons change. We are Able Auto Service of Kansas City…The A-Team serving the area’s automotive maintenance needs from our location at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS. Call (913) 321-1030.

To Change or not to Change. That is the Question.

For years it has been a belief that a car’s oil needs to be changed automatically when the weather gets hotter. Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car. It must be allowed to flow freely over all the moving parts of your engine. Traditionally, the temperature of the oil changed how easily it flowed through the engine.

This particular property is known as viscosity. It is the physical measurement for how “thick” a liquid is. Motor oil in low temperatures could turn into something more like molasses, which could prevent it from properly coating the engine in a cold start. Conversely, as the heat rises, the oil becomes too thin. Motor oil uses the term weight to describe its viscosity

The good news is that motor oil has come a long way. You no longer really need to change your motor oil every season.  That’s the good news. The other (more important) news is that your car won’t run smoothly forever without maintenance. That is what the A-Team is for. They are the mechanics of Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS. Call (913) 321-1030.