November 7, 2011
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 [...]
Filed under: Auto repair, Battery, Car Safety, Coolant, Cooling System, Inspection, Safety and Travel Tips, Snow Driving Tips, Tire safety, Tires, Winterization by sallasauto
July 5, 2011
If your summer plans include taking your boat to the lake, or hauling your camper for a family road trip, make sure you’re towing safely. Start with a little maintenance – not only on your vehicle but your trailer wires or trailer may need some maintenance too. Don’t wait until the car, kids and the coolers [...]
Filed under: Safety and Travel Tips, Tire safety, Towing, Uncategorized by Nick Sallas
June 7, 2011
Nick and I love a good road trip. Being passionate about cars, we love to hit the road and drive somewhere fun. One of our road trips involved a trip to Iowa. I helped get all of our bags packed, for me and the kids, and then started to take them to the car. You [...]
Filed under: Safety and Travel Tips, Tire safety, Uncategorized by Nick Sallas
May 20, 2011
Summer’s quickly approaching! As you head out with the family to baseball or soccer games, the Zoo and your favorite parks, avoid traffic by knowing which roads will be under construction in Kansas City this summer. Kansas City Road Construction This Summer According to MoDOT and KSDOT, the following Kansas City roads will have construction [...]
Filed under: Cooling System, Overheating, Tire safety, Tires, Uncategorized by Nick Sallas
February 21, 2011
One of the most popular vehicle modifications is custom wheels and tires. Custom wheels help you stand out from the crowd and custom tires can help you fine tune your performance. Not that long ago, new cars came with just one or two tire and wheel options. Now manufacturers are offering more choices and over a [...]
Filed under: Car Safety, Tire safety, Tires, Tires and Wheels by Nick Sallas
February 1, 2011
While we realize that nobody enjoys spending their hard-earned cash on tires, it’s one of the critical functions of car care and car maintenance. While forking over some hard-earned dough for tires may be difficult, it’s well worth the alternative of having an accident, hydroplaning, or getting a flat tire because of poor tire maintenance. [...]
Filed under: Alignment, How to tell a Tire is worn, new Tires, Tire safety, Tires, Tires and Wheels, when to change tires, worn tires by Nick Sallas