Got Valentine’s Day plans? Here are 14 unique ways to celebrate around Kansas City

Got Valentine’s Day plans? Here are 14 unique ways to celebrate around Kansas City 

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"Valentine’s Day can mean more than flowers, a box of chocolates and a romantic dinner at an expensive restaurant."

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Excuse Me…I’m Having a Coughing Fit.

What caused it?  It was your vehicle’s exhaust system…that’s what!  Faulty exhausts greatly affect the amount of carbon emissions that your car pumps into the atmosphere…and into your lungs.  It’s simple stuff really.  Car exhaust is the result of burning fossil fuels in an internal combustion engine.

The exhaust fumes being referred to mostly consist of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons and what are collectively called particulates.  That sounds pretty lousy doesn’t it?  Needless to say, that they are not good for you or the environment.  Fortunately, awareness of this problem has increased during this century.

Who helps you control faulty exhaust systems which emit noxious fumes from your vehicle in the Kansas City area?  Why, it’s the A-Team, of course!  The A-Team consists of the auto exhaust experts at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  So do your lungs and the environment a huge favor…call (913) 321-1030 for an appointment today.

When Should I Change My Car’s Oil?

It’s a question that has evolved over the years thanks to modern automotive technology.  Older cars typically have oil change intervals based on mileage, and have two maintenance schedules, one for cars driven in "normal" operation and another for those used in "severe service.”  That means lots of short trips and stop and go driving.

Most newer cars are equipped with something known as oil-life monitoring systems.  They automatically determine when an oil change is needed and notify you with an alert on the instrument panel.  Whenever you have your vehicle's oil changed, make sure that the service technician resets the oil-life monitoring system.

Changing your car’s oil on a regular interval is the first line of defense in keeping your car on the road for many years.  The A-Team certainly knows that and the technicians at Able Auto Service can get you in and out of the shop in minutes with many other checks and balances along the way.  Visit Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS or call (913) 321-1030.

The Dead of Winter.

There is a reason why some saddle this time of year with that moniker.  Few things are more frustrating than climbing into a cold, snow-covered car or truck in the Kansas City area only to hear the dreaded “click-click" of a dead battery.  It happens to the best of us.  But why does a car battery's life seem to end more frequently in winter?

Here are some signs of a failing battery –

1.  The headlights start to look yellow instead of white.

2.  The dome light inside your car begins to dim.

3.  The engine cranks more slowly.

4.  You smell something akin to rotten eggs.

5.  Your dashboard warning light is on…that’s what it’s there for.

If you own your vehicle long enough your battery will fail…usually more than once in your car’s lifetime.  Kansas City winters are cold…period.  Let the A-Team check your battery and make recommendations if it has not been checked for more than 6 months.  The A-Team is found at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call (913) 321-1030.

Getting to the Heart of the Matter.

Your car’s engine…your heart.  In many ways, your vehicle depends on a smooth-running engine as much as you need a healthy ticker.  Just as most of us get a warning when our heart is about to go bad, your vehicle has a mechanism to alert you when its vital engine is just about to go bad.  It’s the check engine light.

To get to the “heart” of the matter before that occurs consider these preventative measures –

1.  Have the engine fully diagnosed.

2.  The computer may need to be reprogrammed.

3.  Air suspension is a matter to be considered.

4.  Have the source of that menacing light investigated.

The A-Team knows all about the potential future dangers that your car may face.  That is why they offer a myriad of engine checks to keep you on the roadways of the Kansas City area.  Able Auto Service has plenty of engine experts.  Drive into Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS…or call ahead (913) 321-1030.

Kansas City Holiday Events & Activities 2019

Kansas City Holiday Events & Activities 2019

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Here’s a list of 2019 Kansas City holiday events and activities.

Some of these events are fun for kids; others are for adults or all ages.

 

 

What’s That…I Can’t Hear you Over the Muffler.

There aren’t many sounds more annoying than this one.  While proactive vehicle maintenance is always a plus, there are few components where this is truer than with your vehicle’s muffler.  Waiting too long to get your muffler serviced will almost always mean costly repair bills in your immediate future.

Here are a few warning signs that it is time –

1.  Loud noises emanating from your muffler

2.  Your MPG keeps going down and down

3.  Bad smells…this is usually the sign of some really bad things coming

A good auto mechanic should be your next call.  One of the very best shops in the Kansas City area is Able Auto Service.  The A-Team will take care of all your vehicle repair and maintenance needs this KC winter.  Just drive in to 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS or give them a call for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.