Kansas City Auto Repair

Photo by Joshua Aragon on Unsplash It’s the light that nobody wants to see–the dreaded check engine light. Dashboard lights are triggered by sensors in your vehicle's computer module when something is amiss.    If you have experience with this light from the past, you know it can be an expensive repair–but it isn’t always! In fact, there are quite a few reasons your check engine light may have been triggered. Below, I’ll list the most common six reasons your check engine light may have come on.  1. Loose or Missing Gas Cap During a trip or a stressful morning, it’s easy to forget to screw on your gas cap immediately after pumping your gas. Doing this can actually trigger your check engine light! This is the simplest fix of all six we have listed–if your gas cap is loose or missing, it’s just a matter of tightening or ... read more

Photo by Nathan Lemon on Unsplash 5 Ways To Celebrate These Upcoming Holidays Kansas City is the place to be if you're looking to celebrate the holidays! From volunteering at one of the local retirement homes to enjoying a meal at one of our many restaurants on the Country Club Plaza, there are plenty of ways to have fun in Kansas City during this time of year.  Volunteer At A Local Retirement Home. One of the best ways to celebrate the holidays is by giving back. You can volunteer at a local retirement home to help host games and holiday activities or hang out with some folks who don’t have a family to visit them. If you don’t want to head into the center, you and your kids can make cards for staff at your local center.   If volunteering sounds like a good idea, there is no limit to what you can do. Many local organizations offer volunteer opportunitie ... read more

Photo by Saish Menon  on Unsplash Winterizing Your Vehicle in Kansas City Winter is fast approaching, and it's time for a few maintenance tasks to keep your car on the road during the cold months. At Brookside “66” Service in Kansas City, we’ve supported Kansas City drivers winterizing their vehicles for years. Here are some winterizing tips that can help keep you safe and on the road. Prepare For Ice Storms With New Tires The tread on your tires will be significant as the roads get slippery, especially when the ice-storm season hits. Make sure the tread on your tires is still intact using the “penny test”--just stick a penny between the tread of your tires, and if you can see Lincoln’s face, then your tread is low. A new set might not always be necessary. Depending on your vehicle, a tire rotation may do you some good. However, if the t ... read more

Photo by Thibault Valjevac on Unsplash How To Take Care Of Your Windshield Wipers When it comes to your windshield wipers, it's important to remember that they're not just a convenient accessory--they're an integral part of being able to see clearly on the road. Especially here in KC, with all the rain, ice, and snow headed our way, ensuring your windshield wipers work is as essential as ensuring your car has gas. Below, we list our top tips for taking care of your windshield wipers.  Replace Your Wipers Every Six Months (Or Sooner!) How often should you replace your windshield wipers? The experts suggest replacing your windshield wipers every six months (twice a year). However, it's probably time for a new set if you notice the rubber is starting to crack or dry out.   If you notice that there is any cracking in the rubber, this usually means that it ... read more

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash 10 Signs Your Vehicle Needs Car Maintenance  We know that it may seem biased for us to talk about how important it is to get your vehicle checked out often, but hear us out–we’ve seen some things here at Brookside “66” Service. We understand where our customers are coming from, too. Life is busy, sometimes things are chaotic, and it’s easier to turn the radio up when you hear your car making some kind of strange sound than to figure out what it is.     However, you mustn’t ignore the signs that your vehicle needs some servicing. If you’ve noticed any of the ten following warning signs that your vehicle needs maintenance, it may be time to see your mechanic.    Your check engine light comes on. The check engine light, like the Bat Signal, is an important indicator of trou ... read more