A Ding Becomes a Spider.

It sounds like a line from a Dr. Seuss book, but if you are driving the highways of the Kansas City area this summer it can be all too real.  When that stray pebble hits your windshield, it may start out as a tiny hole.  Before you know it, your vision may be obscured by a growing “spider” expanding its way across the glass.

Can a cracked windshield shatter?  The short answer is YES!  Windshields are held in place with strong urethane adhesives, which prevent leaks, noise and movement of the glass.  Because the glass is laminated, the entire windshield generally won’t separate from the frame.  That does not mean it is safe.  Your windshield’s structural integrity has been compromised.

Don’t tempt fate!  Make an appointment to have your car’s windshield replaced by the A-Team.  That’s the team of auto care professionals at Able Auto Service.  They are one of the top places in the KC Metro for car repair, etc.  Able Auto Service is located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call ahead for a convenient appointment at (913) 321-1030.

Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog

Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog

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Transport yourself to the world of Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all the residents of Birdwell Island in this exciting, interactive and FREE exhibit.  

June 8 - Sept 22nd

 

Reprogramming your Engine Computer.

Flashing — or erasing and reprogramming — your engine’s computer is a legitimate and legal way to keep a car’s engine control modules (ECMs) up to date.  If your vehicle is from 1996 or newer this will ensure that the microprocessors in such areas as the power train and fuel injectors are regulating their systems properly.

How exactly does the process work?  When reprogramming an engine computer, a scanner is attached to the diagnostic port in a car, which is typically inside the car, beneath the steering wheel.  Then, old programming is erased and replaced with the most up-to-date software provided by the auto manufacturer.  With progress comes responsibility.

To stay on track, call the A-Team for an appointment to have your car’s engine computer reprogrammed.  They are the auto repair and maintenance professionals at Able Auto Service.  You simply can’t do better for auto care in the Kansas City area.  Able Auto Service is located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.   

Father's Day at the Kansas City Zoo!

The Zoo is honoring fathers with a day just for them, and their cubs of course!

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Celebrate the king of your jungle with a relaxing day at the Kansas City Zoo!

 

Mounting and Balancing Tires.

What does that really mean?  We hear the term all the time, but what does it mean to mount and balance?  It might be a little easier to understand if you were a gymnast!  The mounting part seems pretty simple, but the balancing is a bit more complicated.  And just like the proverbial chicken and the egg…you can’t have one without the other.

A wheel is considered to be in balance when the center of gravity is identical to the axis of rotation – in other words, when the mass of the wheel and the tire are evenly distributed around the axle, so there’s absolutely no vibration when the tire spins.  Our installers use special equipment to analyze the tires and wheels and find any heavy spots that could cause them to vibrate when spinning.

It is all about attention to detail.  That is why we hope you will trust us to provide not only the tires themselves, but the important parts of mounting and balancing as well.  We are the A-Team…a team of auto mechanics at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave in Kansas City, KS.  Make an appointment for tire mounting and balancing by calling (913) 321-1030.     

Folks, It’s NOT an Appendix.

An appendix was put into our body for some unknown reason, and when it goes bad it has to be removed.  Do we really need an appendix?  Well, some might ask…does our car really need a muffler?  It IS necessary because the gas coming from the combustion in the pistons of the engine would generate an extremely loud noise if it were sent directly through the exhaust.

Dual exhausts have two mufflers and are normally used for high-performance cars.  One of the most obvious signs that your muffler needs to be looked at is that your vehicle is very loud while it is running. Should this occur, take your vehicle to a mechanic right away.  Eventually, it could damage other areas of your vehicle.

As to the subject of where to take it…why not trust the muffler repair and replacement professionals at Able Auto Service?  It’s just another reason why they are known as the Kansas City area’s A-Team.  They are a truly gifted group of professional auto mechanics located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Just give ‘em a call at (913) 321-1030.   

There's no place like Kansas!

There's no place like Kansas!

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