Your Exhaust System this Winter.

Exhaust systems and mufflers need to be serviced and maintained year around.  This is not just for your own car’s performance, but for the planet as well.  A poorly maintained exhaust system pollutes the air around us.  Also, a bad muffler pollutes our ears!  It just makes sense to pay attention to these things during a Kansas City winter.

Here is a reason that your vehicle’s exhaust system needs to be in top shape in the dead of winter.  If you get stranded in the KC Metro in snow or freezing cold you have only your car to keep you warm.  Suddenly a leaky exhaust is not just noticeable, but downright dangerous.  You may HAVE to be able to run your heat to save your family.

Don’t become exhausted because of a bad exhaust system this winter.  Before we go through another 2+ months of this stuff make an appointment with Able Auto Service to have your exhaust system checked for potential winter problems.  The A-Team is always there for you. Make an appointment today at (877) 716-0776 to visit their shop at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.

Happy New Year Kansas City.

You survived the holidays and now comes the challenge of driving Kansas City area roads in the worst weather of the year.  If you have lived in the KC metro for years one thing is certain…don’t get used to today’s forecast, there is a new one on the way.  In January that could mean ice and snow and winds that make driving a real challenge.

Protect that battery!  It is the life blood of your vehicle.  Just as you keep an eye on your heart rate when you shovel snow listen to your battery.  Getting stranded on the side of the road at this time of year can be a REAL danger.  The winter cold will take a toll on your tires as well.  Slowly but surely they will deflate leaving you with uncertain traction.

Never has the old expression been more true, “pre-planning prevents poor performance”.  Stand up to Old Man Winter and call Able Auto Service to have your vehicle maintained for potential winter problems.  The A-Team is standing by.  Make an appointment today at (877) 716-0776 to visit their shop at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.

Drive Safely this Holiday Season.

Twenty-five BILLION miles!  Wrap your head around that number.  That is the estimated number that Americans will be driving during this holiday season.  The average family will drive 147 miles to visit other family members for Christmas and the New Year.  And 71% of all drivers admit that they are nervous about driving in the snow belt during this time.

Believe it or not, only a quarter of drivers in snow belt states have even considered installing winter tires.  What about tune-ups and other routine vehicle maintenance before you head out on that holiday trip?  Heavy fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, icy roads, and more are all part of the winter driving equation and you need to be prepared.

Before heading to grandma’s house in Chicago or Des Moines you need to be prepared.  In the Kansas City area we have the A-Team.  It comes down to this…Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave.  We are your Kansas City winter car-care experts.  Make an appointment for all of your holiday driving maintenance today by calling (913) 321-1030.

Warming Up Your Car in Winter.

It seems like a simple question with an obvious answer…should you warm up your car before driving this winter?  The quick answer is that unless the overnight temperatures are sub-zero then you are probably wasting gas by letting your car idle each morning.  You could actually be doing more harm than good.  This is Kansas City NOT Minneapolis!

Here are some of the reasons for not warming up your car in the morning.

1.  Your car already has an electronic brain telling it what adjustments to make in the cold.

2.  You may actually be harming your catalytic converter. 

3.  It takes more money because it uses more gas.

4.  In the case of a classic car it may be harmed because it has an old-fashioned carburetor instead of fuel-injection engine.

Having your vehicle properly maintained over the next four months is vitally important.  In the Kansas City area we are lucky to have the A-Team.  It comes down to this…Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, your winter car-care experts.  Make an appointment for all of your winter maintenance today by calling (913) 321-1030.

Finding the Right Auto Mechanic.

This is the time of year that you cannot make a mistake in the maintenance of your vehicle.  Winter is a harsh opponent in the Kansas City area.  If you do not have a garage your challenges are even greater.  Make sure that you cover the engine with a blanket in the coldest temperatures coming up.  Slowly tap your accelerator in the morning when you start your car so it doesn’t flood.

Your battery should quite simply be replaced if it is two or three years old or older.  Check those cables.  If they slip free from the nodes that’s bad news.  If you are having your luxury car stored for winter make sure that you check the engine oil.  It may need to be changed before storing it.  Top off all of the fluids and check the tires before you tuck that baby away for winter.

Making sure that this winter is worry-free as it pertains to transportation is a job for the A-Team.  Your Kansas City area year-round vehicle protection experts.  Once again, it comes down to Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City.  Make an appointment for all preventative winter maintenance today by calling (913) 321-1030.

Winterizing Your Car.

Old man winter is coming.  No matter how you feel about that we know what a toll it could take on your vehicle.  You are starting to layer on warmer clothes aren’t you?  You have turned on the heat in your home by now.  Let’s not forget the most important mechanical device in your life…your car!  That reliable transportation needs some TLC to make it through the winter to come.

Here are a few tips to follow so that your car is properly winterized -

1.  Check your windshield wipers.  You will need them more often in the next 6 months.

2.  Get new coolant and antifreeze.

3.  Check the exhaust system in case there are leaks.

4.  Make sure that your tires have proper tread.

5.  Get a tune up.

There are many others that will help you have a worry-free transportation winter.  Don’t get stranded in the freezing cold!  Hire the A-Team…your Kansas City area auto winterizing experts.  Once again it comes down to Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. Your complete auto service center in the Kansas City area.  Make an appointment today by calling (913) 321-1030.

The Roads Will Get Rougher.

As fall transitions into winter more and more potholes will form and your tires will take a beating.  Make sure that your vehicle’s shoes are ready for the changing road conditions.  Tire rotation this time of year is a really good idea.  We know how frustrating it is to be driving down the road and you have to grip the wheel to keep your car from drifting left or right.

If you are fortunate, in most cases a simple rotation will be enough.  Maybe a patch here or a plug there will also be needed.  If you need a new tire or a whole new set it sure is better to know now rather than when you are stranded on the side of the road or worse.  You might be able to squeeze another 1000 or two miles between oil changes, but don’t play fast and loose with your tires.

If it is time to replace those worn-out tires you should always trust a pro to determine exactly which wheels are best for your vehicle.  That’s easy - just hire the A-Team, your Kansas City area tire experts.  The choice is always Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave., your complete tire repair and replacement center in the Kansas City area.  Make an appointment today by calling (913) 321-1030.