KANSAS CITY AND OVERLAND PARK AUTO REPAIR

These simple tips will help you with car organization and keeping it clean. Having a clean car isn’t just a sign of neatness, it is a safety feature. Car organization prevents accidents. Accidents are frequently caused by objects shifting in a car or rolling under the driver’s feet. Inexpensive Car Organization Ideas Here are some cheap car organization ideas that will help you be better prepared: Use a car seat caddy to car organization with games, toys, snacks, and moist towelettes before road trips. Use a fold up cloth makeup case to pack first aid supplies and slide it into your car door for extra organization. Use an expandable file for organization of papers in your glove car box. Not only will it help with your car organization, it will simplify your life. Use a sun visor in your car for organization of pens and sunglasses. Purchase or sew a pet seat cover to add to your car organiza ... read more

Driving is something that many people do and it can be very surprising how fast a vehicle can get dirty. Most people focus on the outside of the car when they do car detailing. This is good for a shiny car but the area that should be worked on the most is the inside. After all, the interior is where everyone sits and with it not being clean, it can become a real eye sore. It can also smell after time. That is why car detailing is something that should be done regularly. Get the Supplies Car Detailing doesn’t have to include a lot of things, but there are a number of them that should be used. Here is a quick list of items for both inside and outside when it comes to car detailing: Soap Bucket Brush or Sponge Vacuum Towels Carpet Cleaner This list is the basics that should be used when doing a good car detailing. When doing the actual car detailing, it is best to use whatever would work for the type of car being worked on. If it’s a truck, then an extension brush might be needed ... read more

You do not have to have your upholstery cleaning done by professionals. In fact, you can very easily do-it-yourself with the right supplies. Many people prefer doing their own upholstery cleaning because they feel like they do a more thorough job than a detailer would. If this sounds like you, there are some tips you can apply to make upholstery cleaning easier. Here’s what you need to do to clean your car’s interior like a pro: Create a solution of baking soda and warm water. Mix it together and you’ll be ready to do upholstery cleaning like a champion. Create a second solution containing dish detergent, vinegar, and water in a spray bottle. Shake the mixture well before starting the upholstery cleaning. Using a soft toothbrush for upholstery cleaning treats the stains on the upholstery. Let the solution sit for 30 minutes to saturate area. This method will even help lift set-in stains like ketchup and coffee. Follow the treatment time by using a clean white towel to blot the tre ... read more

Have you ever wondered what’s included in a 52-point inspection of your vehicle? Sallas Auto Repair’s Car Care Clinics are your chance to find out exactly that, plus a great deal more. Held a few times a year, Car Care Clinics are free to attend and extremely informative, recommended for men, women, teens, elderly, single folk & married couples. They’re recommended for anyone who drives! We go over an abundance of material, ranging from what to do in case of an accident, to how to choose an honest & reputable auto repair shop. Wary of buying used cars? Come to our clinic & we’ll go over step-by-step instructions in how to find a great car at a great price. Not buying the whole “preventative maintenance” thing? After spending the morning at our clinic you’ll understand why it’s the key to making your car go well beyond it’s average mileage, all while keeping you and your family safe and happy on the road. After our owners ... read more

Just as modern medicine helps keep us healthier and live longer; today’s auto industry now produces vehicles that can last 300-400,000 miles or more if properly maintained. To help customers get the most life out of their vehicles, Sallas Auto hosts car clinics that educate drivers to about their cars, and the safety importance and cost savings associated with preventive maintenance. About Our Car Clinics We began our car clinics 13 years ago after identifying a need for drivers to understand their cars. Originally the clinics started as a women-focused clinic. We recognized that too many women were being taken advantage of at auto repair shops. We began our clinics as a way to educate customers about proper car maintenance so that women and men alike would not be taken advantage of when it came to regular and preventative maintenance. Car Care Clinic Topics At a car car clinic, participants hear a presentation from Nick Sallas about car maintenance. Nick explains ... read more