Your Car’s Heating System.

I know you don’t want to think about this yet, but Autumn begins next week and soon you will be relying on your vehicle’s heating system.  Don’t kid yourself.  In the Kansas City area we go from blasting the A/C to cranking up the heat pretty quickly.  Just as you would have hated warm air pouring out of your car’s air conditioner you don’t want to freeze your hind quarters off at the first cold snap.

Here are the proper steps to that end –

1.  Diagnostics.  If your heater is blowing damp, musty air you could be in for a problem.

2.  Check the heater core.  Is there enough hot coolant?

3.  The heater fan.  This is a common problem.

4.  Hire an expert!

That last one is easy.  Hire the A-Team…your Kansas City car heater repair experts.  They have been servicing vehicles for decades in the KC area every day of the year.  Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. is your complete vehicle heating and air conditioning pro in the Kansas City area.  Make an appointment today by calling (913) 321-1030.

Your Car’s Back to School Maintenance Tips.

Just as the kids go back to school the change of seasons means a change in family activity.  This includes how and when you need your car or SUV.  You probably have been concentrating on getting all of the necessities for the kids in your house.  Take some time and think about what that “mom taxi” is going to need to get through another Kansas City school year.

Here are some fall car maintenance tips to keep in mind –

1.  Check the vitals under the hood.  The battery…the fluid levels, etc.

2.  Take a good, long, professional look at the tires.

3.  Turn on every light in and on the vehicle.

4.  Find your best source for emergency as well as preventative maintenance.

Concerning that last item…you must be certain that you have a great auto mechanic lined up for fall and winter.  That would be the A-Team.  They are your Kansas City area vehicle fall maintenance professionals.  They have been servicing vehicles of all types for decades in the KC area year around.  They are Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave.  Make an appointment today by calling (913) 321-1030.

Make Your Labor Day Plans!

Kansas City Irish Fest 2016 

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Kansas City Irish Fest
Labor Day Weekend At Crown Center

Sept 2-4, 2016 

"Celebrate Celtic Pride in CowTown"

"With over 30 bands on seven stages, heritage workshops and displays, comedy, genealogy, a massive children's area and so much more, there is no better way to celebrate Celtic Pride in Cowtown than Kansas City Irish Fest!"

 

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.

An Overheating Engine

Today with cars of all ages on the road there are various warning signs that an engine is about to overheat.  In many vehicles the needle on the temperature gauge pushes its way into that dreaded red zone.  Or you suddenly see the check engine light casting its lovely red glow.  The next horrible event might be the radiator boiling over and steam rolling out from under the hood.

This is a “dog days of summer nightmare”!  If this happens more than once your vehicle may have a leak in its cooling system.  The first thing to check is the pressure cap.  Often times the gasket on the cap begins to deteriorate.  When this occurs pressure escapes and causes the cooling system to malfunction.  You are about to have an open-road crisis on your hands.

Before you reach that point you need to contact the A-Team.  That’s right…the A-Team is your Kansas City area car care professional servicing vehicles of all types for decades in the KC area 12 months a year.  Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. is your complete engine repair specialist in the Kansas City area.  Make an appointment today by calling (913) 321-1030.

When to Replace Your Muffler.

When you head out on that summer trip make sure that your vehicle is in tip top condition for the grueling summer driving months.  One thing that should be in the back of your mind is - when is it the right time to replace my muffler?  Some parts are easier to troubleshoot such as a low battery, bad tires, or when it is time for an oil change.

When it comes to replacing your car’s muffler there are a few warning signs to look, listen, and sniff for -

1.  The obvious one is a loud noise from beneath your car.

2.  Are you getting less miles per gallon?  Monitor your vehicle’s performance with every trip to the pump.

3.  Sniff out the problem!  When your muffler begins acting up, foul smells will begin emanating which over time could actually become fatal in a confined area.

More than 3 decades ago Rob Greiner’s dad saw a need in Kansas City for quality auto repair.  That gave birth to Able Auto Service.  Over the years the “A-Team” has expanded to give you the best car care KC can offer.  Able Auto Service is your muffler replacement expert.  Make an appointment today to visit them at their 837 Osage Ave. location by calling (913) 321-1030.

Your Car Battery in the Summer.

The Car Care Council has warned us over and over…summer heat can cause major car battery problems.  Excessive heat combined with overcharging may be a death knell for the equipment that keeps your car running.  What happens internally is that as the heat is turned up, the battery fluid begins to evaporate.  This damages the internal structure.

And usually, as the sun beats down on your vehicle, the voltage regulator creates a higher charging rate.  This causes a battery to slowly die.  Are you aware that on average one out of every four vehicles on the road will need a new battery?  So do the math, if you have been running on that same battery for more than a couple of years the odds have caught up to you.

No one wants to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery.  If you are motoring around the Kansas City area take a few valuable minutes and stop by Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in KC.  Rob and his crew, “The A-Team”, will shoot you straight and let you know if the battery needs to be replaced.  You may also call them for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.