Kansas City Auto Repair

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

Photo by Camylla Battani on Unsplash How to celebrate this 4th of July with your family July 4th is around the corner, so it is time to celebrate Independence Day with your family and friends. You might be considering traveling for this special occasion or probably spend it at home with your family.    Get ready to celebrate summer's most popular holiday with friends and family. This month's blog will share a list of ideas on how you and your family can celebrate independence day together! Whether or not you want to travel.  Ways to celebrate the 4th of July See a firework show: The most traditional celebration for this holiday is going out with your family and friends to appreciate the firework show. Tak ... read more

Photo by Rajiv Bajaj on Unsplash   Take care of your vehicle during the hot seasons.  Driving during the hot summer months can cause a little stress to your vehicle, and to prevent it from breaking down in the middle of the road or getting damaged due to the hot weather, we will share some tips on how you can take care of your vehicle during the hot season.    Whether you’re just driving to the store down the road or taking a trip, you’re risking the possibility of breaking down if you don’t follow the instructions below.    Tips to take care of your vehicle   Test the air conditioning from your vehicle before it gets too hot outside: There can’t be anything worse than driving in th ... read more