Kansas City Auto Repair

Photo by vitavalka on pixabay   Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring Break  Here are Brookside 66, we love a good road trip. The great American spirit of Route 66 inspires us. That’s why it’s our namesake and the energy we hope our shop embodies. Spring break is just around the corner, and Spring weather is (hopefully!) here to stay. With warmer days making that weekend get-away possible, you’ll need to make sure your vehicle is ready.  Check Before You Go  Filling up at the gas station is just the tip of the iceberg for vehicle preparedness. When you’re headed out for a road trip, you need to check: Your tires. Check for tire pressure and traction. If you’re headed somewhere that has snowy April, or if we’re expecting some snow in the forecast (as Missouri tends to surprise us sporadic ... read more

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash   Creating a New Year's resolution can help you become the person you aspire to be, and on this month's blog, we will explain to you the importance of having a New Year's resolution. It is hard to believe that Christmas is over already, and we have to focus on the year ahead!    Have you thought about what habits you want to cultivate this new Year in order to become a new and better person? Here are three reasons why creating a New Year's habits resolution is essential.    It will help you become who you want to be: Maybe you want to become a healthier and active person? Then setting up a new resolution of walking every day or eating more vegetables can all ... read more

Photo by Tyler Delgado on Unsplash   With the holidays coming soon, we are often too busy thinking about spending time with the family and enjoying these times. In this blog, we will share with you some ideas for holiday events in Kansas City.    During these special days, Kansas City is an unforgettable city to get away from during the holidays. Below are some ideas of the activities that you and your family can do together during these seasons. Make sure these must-see holidays events are on your list!    Dazzling lights and stunning sights:  The most iconic events in Kansas City begin on November 25th, where the Country Club Plaza is adorned in thousand twinkling lights.   Stellar Shows:  Th ... read more

Photo by Simon Maage on Unsplash   November is the month of giving thanks for all the good people and good memories that we have created over the years. In this blog, we will be talking about the importance of being grateful and its benefits.    The gift of giving thanks magnifies our blessings and expands our ability to be a blessing to others. We as humans need to express gratitude and count our blessings since, for too long, the concept of appreciation has been ignored.    And here are five reasons why giving thanks is good for you:    Boosts your health: Grateful people had less depression and stress, lowered blood pressure, increased your energy, and more significance.    Slow ... read more

Photo by Mink Mingle on Unsplash   It’s time to pass the torch on. The generation that grew up learning to drive on Beetles, Camrys, and Pintos has come of age is now preparing to see their own children driving cars— but being able to pick a car in the age of the Internet grants you the opportunity to make better choices about what car your kid should have when they begin driving.   When looking into used cars to be their first car experience, it’s essential to know what virtues are available to assure the safety of your young driver. Here are our top ten used cars for first-time drivers (alphabetically):   1. Audi A3 (2016) - One of the recurring themes of the cars we are excited about is the excellent ... read more