KANSAS CITY AND OVERLAND PARK AUTO REPAIR

“How long should the battery in my car last?” That’s a question we get asked a lot. The average car battery can last between 3-5 years, but the actual life of your battery depends on several factors. The quality of the battery when first purchased. You don’t have to spend a fortune, but don’t be cheap about it. How well you maintain it. Battery maintenance goes a long way toward longer life. Include your battery on your checklist whenever you take your car in for routine check ups. Don’t forget the cables and terminals and keep them clean. The weather. Check the top of your battery to see the temperature specifications. If you live in a cold climate make sure you purchase one intended for your area. Cold weather reduces the cranking power of your battery so an older battery will experience more issues in the winter than a new one. Car batteries can even freeze and explode so if you think your battery is fro ... read more

Screeching tires, crunching metal – it’s an accident! If you’ve ever been in a car accident in Kansas City, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It’s hard to think straight and know what to do. Let’s review what you should do in case of an accident: When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving the scene of an accident in Kansas City and in Overland Park is considered a crime – even if it’s not your fault. And hit and run penalties are fairly severe, possibly resulting in steep fines, loss of your MO/KS driver’s license or even jail time. Your jurisdiction may require that you try to help someone who is injured by calling for help or performing first aid if you are able. Warn other Overland Park and Lenexa motorists by putting out flares, using your flashers or lifting your hood. Call Kansas City emergency services as soon as possible. Tell the operator if medical or fire help is needed. Always file a Kansas City police report. It’s tempti ... read more

The holidays can be kind of a blur, running from store to store, party to party and finding all those hidden presents before March. It’s easy to become distracted and lose focus. This is not the time to fall victim to thieves who prey on holiday shoppers as they pile up presents like Santa’s sleigh. Every year shoppers fall victim to smash and grab thieves in parking lots or even in their own driveways. As we try and fit all of our holiday chores into smaller and smaller bits of time we may become lazy and simply leave our purchases in plain site. Law enforcement officers have safety tips each year to protect your valuables and yourself. Don’t leave valuables in your car such as: Purses and wallets Laptop bags, briefcases and backpacks Shopping bags Cell phones, MP3 players, navigation systems and other small electronics Loose change and CDs Keys Mail with identifying information Receipts I ... read more

It’s not only important that you protect your car, but also that you protect your valuable contents that are kept inside the car. When it comes to the idea of being robbed, too many people fall back on thinking that those things only happen to other people. At least that’s what they think until it finally happens to them. Having your car broken into can result in loss from theft of property to physical damage to the vehicle itself. Don’t wait until you become a victim of theft to start taking action to protect yourself. These easy to follow car safety tips will help you to protect not only your car but also your personal belongings. How to protect the valuables inside your car Always Lock Your Car This might seem like common sense but you would be surprised at how often items are stolen from vehicles where the thief didn’t actually break into the car, they merely opened the door. Make it a habit to always lock your car when you get out of it, even if it’s only for a minute. A thief ... read more

Wowza! No wonder more and more people are looking to buy used vehicles rather than brand new. Well if you’re one of those people, you’re in luck. We’ve recently teamed up with Chuck Morton of The Auto Resource Group to be able to offer our customers a better option in car-buying. It’s no secret that there’s a negative stigma surrounding dealerships, and it’s no secret why- high pressure sales and bad deals. Sallas Auto Sales & The Auto Resource Group have devised the answer to that problem- don’t carry a big inventory, rather shop for exactly what the customer is looking for! Yep, you heard that right! Chuck Morton will become your personal car shopper! Tell him what you’re looking for, be it a Honda, a minivan, something with good gas mileage, something dark blue, then tell him what you have to spend. Chuck will then go out & scour the market just for you. Need financing? No problem! Not sure what’s available in your budget? He can help! Have a trade-in? Great! We also ... read more