The auto mechanics, service advisors, and rest of the Brookside "66" Service team offer old-school service to families throughout Kansas City and Brookside. We strive to continue to stay on the cutting-edge of the ever-evolving automotive industry. We encourage you to take a look at our blog posts. That's where we post engaging, entertaining, and educational posts about auto repair and preventative maintenance.

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Tips On How To Get Your Vehicle Ready For Back To School

Tips On How To Get Your Vehicle Ready For Back To School

Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash Tips On How To Get Your Vehicle Ready For Back To School Back-to-school season is here, which means that you’re probably going to be hauling a lot more than what you typically do. Maybe you’ll be transporting pets or kids, or maybe the carpool just got bigger. Whatever this new school year will look like to you, don’t forget to give your vehicle a check-in.  Your car is the safest and most reliable when it is properly maintained. An auto mechanic can help keep your vehicle in top condition. Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your vehicle safe and reliable. By having regular checkups with a qualified auto mechanic, you can ensure that everything is working correctly, which will save money in the long run. We suggest that before you check your supply lists and navigate new drop-off lanes, you make sure your vehicle is i ... read more

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How To Celebrate This 4th of July With Your Family

How To Celebrate This 4th of July With Your Family

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

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Take Care of Your Vehicle During the Hot Seasons

Take Care of Your Vehicle During the Hot Seasons

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

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Some of the Most Important Services for Your Vehicle

Some of the Most Important Services for Your Vehicle

Photo by Laurel and Michael Evans on Unsplash Some of the most important services for your vehicle Any driver should remember that the most crucial part of road safety is maintaining your vehicle. To keep your vehicle running smoothly on the road and working ideally, you should consider giving it the services. In this month's blog, we share some of the most essential services for your vehicle.    Most of us often check our vehicle's tires and oil before going into the road. But keeping your vehicle in good condition requires more than just a new pair of tires and an oil change. Our expert auto mechanics share some valuable maintenance services for your car to keep it going safely on the road.    Essenti ... read more

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Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring Break!

Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring Break!

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

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