KANSAS CITY AND OVERLAND PARK AUTO REPAIR

Wondering how to stay awake while driving? This is a problem that many people face. From taking a long family vacation in the car to working the graveyard shift, many of us have been there at least once. Obviously, falling asleep behind the wheel is no different from passing out drunk behind the wheel as you’re heading down the highway at 70 mph. If you’re unconscious .. you’re going to wreck. If you find yourself in the situation of struggling to stay awake while driving, take these tips used by long-haul truck drivers. How To Stay Awake While Driving Power naps Before you head out on the road, take a quick cat nap. Studies have shown that your body can receive the crucial rest it needs in under an hour. If you’re struggling to stay awake while driving, pull over and take a quick 20-minute power nap. It’s better to get to your destination 20 minutes late, than to never get there at all. Eat healthy Fast food is convenient when you’re on the road ... read more

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 headlights that will grow foggy over time and cause negative effects to drivers’ visibility. Through Sallas Auto’s Headlight Restore service, we’ll get your plastic headlights looking brand new again, and gain maximum visibility through brigher headlights once again. The Cause of Foggy Headlights Often times the heat from our headlight bulbs will start to yellow our plastic headlights. Also, water and sun hitting the headlights over time will cause the headlights to fade. Foggy headlights creates a safety issue for night driving. Not only can you not see as well while driving at night, but you’re also tempted to use the brights when you shouldn’t have to use them ... read more

If you live somewhere warm, you know how hot, sunny days can make your car feel like an oven. Allowing your car’s interior to rise to extremely high temperatures is not just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous! At Sallas Auto Repair, we understand the importance of summer safety, and we’ve got a handful of simple car care tips that will help keep your car’s interior at cooler and much safer temperatures. Beware of Hot Interiors Ever feel like your car’s interior is so hot you could bake biscuits inside of it? Well, according to The Weather Channel, after twenty minutes in 90-degree temperatures, the interior of your car could rise to 119 degrees. From here, it only gets worse. The inside of your car continues to get dangerously hot. How hot? It could reach 134 degrees after sitting in the same environment for just one hour. These temperatures are hot enough to cause serious health complications and sometimes even ... read more

If you’re in Kansas City this summer, you are probably looking for ways to beat the heat! With temperatures reaching the 100′s this month, we’re all looking for some ways to cool down and find relief from the heat wave. While standing in the sun is practically unbearable, getting into a hot car and taking a long road trip in a warm car can feel even worse. BUT ~ so is having your car break down and needing emergency roadside service with the sun beating down on you and your car. If you’re planning on taking a road trip anytime throughout the rest of the summer, here are a few tips about how to beat the summer heat, and take caution in the sun, as you’re driving down the road: 1. Make sure to grab your cell phone and other emergency items. Most of us ALWAYS have our phones ~ but if you are like me ~ you forget it sometimes! Having your phone will get you quick help so that you don’t have to suffer in the sun in the event your car bre ... read more

Sometimes, it’s a struggle just to find space for all of your road trip gear. But have you ever considered packing your car safely? Yes, properly packing your car is one of the most important car safety tips out there. Interestingly, this is also one of the most overlooked car safety tips. At Sallas Auto Repair, we care about the safety of our customers, so we’ll share some car safety tips specific to packing your car properly. At-Risk Objects “Safety Research and Strategies, an accident investigation company, estimates ordinary objects in cars are responsible for 13,000 injuries a year,” reported ABC News. What’s more, though, is the fact that objects that are typically considered “safe” can become some of the most hazardous things in your car. Unsecured booster seats and car seats, for example, have the potential to become extremely dangerous in the event of an accident. To put things in perspective, consider that “At 55 miles per hour, a 20-pound object hits with 1,000 pounds of ... read more