KANSAS CITY AND OVERLAND PARK AUTO REPAIR

As you start fluffing the pillows and dusting the mattresses, spring cleaning is officially here! As you make your way into your garage and look at your dirty, winter-worn vehicle, here are a few ideas on cleaning your car this spring. 1. Wash Your Car. Make sure to get all of the road grime off of your car, and especially wash the salt off of your vehicle. 2. Wax your Car. It’s important to not only wash your car, but to wax it this spring, too. The wax will help you get even more rocks off, and protect your car from fading as summer’s UV rays start to make their appearance. 3. Vacuum out your Car. Not only will vacuuming your rugs and other car upholstery give it that nice, clean smell we all love in Spring, but it will also help you keep your resale value high. 4. Spring Getaways. If you plan to take a getaway this spring, have your car inspected by Sallas Auto. Our 52-point inspection will take a look at each p ... read more

Is it time to sell your car? Are you sure? How do you know when the time is right to part with your automobile? There are a few factors to keep in mind to help you decide if it’s time. -Are maintenance bills starting to add up? Sometimes fixing an issue can be the equivalent (or more) of a monthly car payment so if it’s happening frequently it may be time. -How much is your car worth? Your car loses almost half of its value just in the first three years of ownership. At that point you may lose more in a trade-in than you might save by buying a car that gets better mileage. It may pay off more if you keep it around for five years. -How much do you owe? If you owe more on your car than it’s worth that’s called being “upside down”. That could be a real drag if you try and trade it in. Your best bet is to hold on a little longer or try to refinance. -Where do you live? Understanding the market you live i ... read more

Car safety should be one of the major priorities for anyone who is in the market for a family car. If you are in the market for a new car purchase, car safety should be a huge consideration. At Sallas Auto Repair, we care about you and have provided you with some tips for picking a vehicle that meets your family’s car safety needs. Space For parents shopping for family cars, a vehicle in question should meet a couple of essential car safety factors before it passes your test. The first item on your car safety checklist should be the available car space. Examine the car’s leg room and the trunk space. A large aspect of car safety is having adequate space to accommodate the driver and passengers. A family of three has different space requirements than a family of seven, so make sure to consider your family’s space needs. As a rule of thumb, if your family has to squeeze into a car, the vehicle isn’t the rig ... read more

Parents, do you want to know what the best cars to buy for your graduate are? If you want to truly give your child something special, do your research and find a vehicle that is best suited for their needs. To help move along the car-buying process, we have created some helpful guidelines to consider when buying a car and have included a short list of some of the best cars to buy on the market. What Are the Best Cars to Buy for Grads? As a parent, it is important to take into consideration a few safety factors that will impact your graduate’s driving experience. When it comes to the safety of your child, you do not want to take any risks. A safe car is one of the best cars to buy for your graduate, so make sure to take note of the following things: 1. Teens are accident-prone. According to government officials, they are nine times more susceptible to crash than middle-aged men. The c ... read more

You know you’ve done it: one day you’re driving around, minding your own business, and you realize your “Check Engine” light is on. But since you don’t hear any noises, see smoke, and your tire hasn’t fallen off you pretty much ignore it. Right? This isn’t uncommon. Most drivers react to a car problem when it actually becomes a problem. But the Check Engine light is there for a reason. Car MD tracks car repair reports and has compiled what they call a Vehicle Health Index. One of the things they track is the dreaded Check Engine light and they’ve broken down the most common causes. 9.34% : Replace O2 Sensor-the O2 sensor monitors the unburned oxygen in your exhaust and if the problem isn’t resolved it can lead to as much as a 40% reduction in gas mileage. 9.28%: Loose Fuel Cap-this is the prob ... read more