Hi there, my name is Nick Sallas, and welcome to our Blog page. It's where we write about questions or issues that come from customers, a good article we have read or something we just want to share. Our focus in the Blog is to educate you and your friends on automobile topics in a fun & interesting way.
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Everyone hates to hear the “click click click” when they turn or see the dreaded “check engine” light appear on their vehicle because they know it’s time to take the car to the auto repair shop. And if you haven’t found a mechanic you trust, your number one thought could possibly be, “Am I getting [...]
Winter is right around the corner…Lovely Right……So this means we will have… Cold temps making it harder for your engine to run Rain, snow and ice to limit traction Pot holes to damage wheels and tires Salt on roads to cause rust Cold temps to cause windshields to fog up and reduce visibility SOUND LIKE FUN?!?!? nooo…but [...]
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 Name: John Blauw How Long Have you Worked [...]
Motor oil is the MOST IMPORTANT fluid in your vehicle. Why you ask? First, the oil protects the motor from heat that comes from all the moving parts inside the engine. Oil also cleans the inside of the engine protecting it from corrosion. Most motor oils are made from petroleum crude oil processed into motor oil. [...]
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 [...]
You know the feeling of using a flashlight with a low battery? The flashlight will turn on, but its illumination is dim ~ and you know that you would be able to see better if you had a new battery. The same “dying battery” effect happens to our car headlights over time. Several cars/suv’s/vans have plastic [...]
Save Time and Money with a Second Opinion In the medical world, it’s usually smart to get a second, and sometimes even third, opinion when seeking medical care. The same principle goes when buying a used car: don’t just take the seller’s (or dealer’s word for it.) Get a second opinion … or in this [...]
