KANSAS CITY AND OVERLAND PARK AUTO REPAIR

We’ve been talking electric vehicles for a couple of posts and even shown you a few that can be in your driveway today. For the most part they look like any other car on the road and if you do the conversion yourself they are exactly like any other car on the road. So if you’re hesitating about electric simply because they’re kind of ordinary we have the blog for you. From Audi to Porsche the concept car is going electric. And unlike the concept car of old these may just see the light of day and the envy of your neighbors. Citroen Survolt- we’ve covered electric cars before but not like this one. How about a pure electric dream? Zero to 62 in 5.0 seconds with no gear shifting and a reported 124 miles before recharge. An ... read more

April is National Car Care Month and the Car Care Council reminds motorists to spring into action and follow 10 basic maintenance procedures to make sure their vehicles are running at peak performance for the summer driving season. 1. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. 2. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear. 3. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free. 4. Check the brake system annually and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change. 5. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without delay. 6. Schedule a tune-up to help ... read more

We have the best staff in the world at Sallas Auto! That’s why we we’re kicking off our “Sallas Auto Staff Spotlight” and showcasing our team members! We thought we’d begin with Service Advisor Barry Degges from our auto repair shop in Kansas City, MO. When you call Sallas Auto Repair’s Kansas City location, many times you’ll talk to Barry on the phone. He’s the one who will call you to give you updates and estimates for your automobiles. Barry’s a fun guy who does a great job at providing excellent service to our customers! We hope you enjoy getting to know Barry as much as we love working with him! Sallas Auto Repair’s Barry Degges Sallas Auto Service Adviser Barry Degges Name: Barry Degges How Long Have you Worked in the Auto Industry? 30 years, worked at Sallas for 5 years What Is Your Role at Sallas Auto? I am a s ... read more

Today we’re featuring another one of our amazing team members in our “Sallas Auto Staff Spotlight.” Last time, you met Barry Degges from our Kansas City Auto Repair Shop. Today, you’ll meet John Blauw, who manages our Overland Park Auto Repair Shop. Sallas Auto Repair’s John Blauw Sallas Auto's John Blauw Name: John Blauw How Long Have you Worked in the Auto Industry? A long time – 33 years – it’s all I’ve done. Worked at Sallas for 15 years. What Is Your Role at Sallas Auto? I am the manager at the Overland Park repair shop. I oversee the operations, customer service, advise customers on needed repairs. Parts inventory, parts ordering, inventory – all sorts of little things. What Do you Like About Working at Salla ... read more

Our auto repair shop wouldn’t be the same without our fantastic team. You’ve previously met Barry Degges from our Kansas City Auto Repair Shop and John Blauw and Eric Atchley from our Overland Park Auto Repair Shop. Today, meet Jon Monaghan from our Kansas City repair shop. Sallas Auto Repair’s Jon Monaghan Service Advisor Jon Monaghan Jon Monaghan Early bird Jon Monaghan loves working at Sallas Auto so much that he has come to work early every day for the past 15 years. Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Jon is one of our Service Advisors that goes above and beyond to offer our customers accurate estimates and outstanding service. Jon’s fascination of cars began as he traveled around ... read more