Oh, Those Potholes!

Late winter driving adds yet another dimension to our driving challenges in the Kansas City area…those dreaded potholes that we try to maneuver around at every turn. A sudden impact with a pothole can give your vehicle’s suspension quite a knock, causing a variety of problems. Kansas City area auto suspension specialist Able Auto Service wants to help.

Keeping your car properly aligned is a key component in maintaining complete control of your vehicle. When your car is out of alignment, this can cause extreme wear on your front tires…and other big-time problems! Driving in KC winters is tough enough without the extra challenges that potholes bring.

The A-Team at Able Auto Service in Kansas City will help you navigate through winter driving in the Kansas City area. They have over 4 decades of experience dealing with such problems. When you have a close encounter with a KC pothole, hobble into 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS or call (913) 321-1030. The full A-Team story is found at ableautoservice.net.

Have you been Out of Line Lately?

No, you don’t have to confess your little indiscretions here.  We are talking about your car.  You have been dodging and riding over potholes all winter.  Now that spring is here it is time to have your car’s alignment checked.  Putting it off could lead to much bigger driving problems as spring turns into summer.

Here are a few signs that the time has come –

1.  Do you find yourself holding on to the steering wheel a little tighter?

2.  Does the wheel itself turn slightly when you drive on a straightaway?

3.  How long has it been since the wheel alignment was checked?  It should be yearly.

If you procrastinate, chances are that you will need to replace your tires much sooner.  There is an expense I know you would like to put off as long as possible!  Steer…or veer into Kansas City’s wheel alignment specialist.  The A-Team at Able Auto Service will get your car back on the straight and narrow.  Call them for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.

The Danger of Worn-Out Shock Absorbers.

Shocks and struts are not parts of our vehicle that we consider to be the most glamorous.  I doubt that you give them much consideration until you are forced to do so.  In conjunction with your brakes they are just the most important safety feature of your vehicle…that’s all.  They are not easy to check because they lay hidden behind the wheel arches of your car.

What is the purpose of the shock absorber?  Generally, it is to keep the tires in permanent contact with the road.  According to one survey taken in Belgium up to 25% of motorists were discovered to be driving on worn-out shock absorbers.  No one is certain if you or someone you know may have shock absorbers that are being compromised, but it couldn’t hurt to have them checked.

Before your shocks and struts become an emergency drive in a see the A-Team.  The A-Team is your Kansas City area shock absorber professional.  They have been servicing vehicles of all types for decades in the KC area year around.  Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. is your complete shocks and struts specialist in the Kansas City area.  Make an appointment today by calling (913) 321-1030.

Check Your Car’s Suspension in the Spring.

Your car has been through a lot this winter.  You have driven over salted highways and you have undoubtedly hit a pot hole or two along the way.  Winter takes quite a toll on your tires and your car’s alignment and suspension.  Now that spring is on its way here are some signs to look for regarding your vehicle’s suspension.

1.)           Your car is riding roughly.

2.)           It drifts or pulls during turns.

3.)           You notice a “dipping” when you come to an abrupt stop.

4.)           The tread on your tires appears to be uneven.

5.)           Your shocks have become oily and viscous.

These and many other problems regarding your vehicle’s suspension and alignment need to be addressed in March.  Your professional car care headquarters in the Kansas City area is Able Auto Service - located at 837 Osage Ave. in KC.  At Able, Rob and his team know what to look for when your car is driving “funny”.   Able Auto Service does it all.  Drive in today or visit their website at www.ableautoservice.net.