A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
October 3, 2021
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
How Your Check Engine Light Works
September 26, 2021
Have you ever had an experience like this in Jackson, Missouri? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays ... More
Jackson Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
September 19, 2021
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Jackson drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Jackson drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your ... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Jackson
September 12, 2021
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Jackson, 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 Jackson drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, y... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Missouri Driving
September 5, 2021
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Jackson knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Jackson area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment an... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
August 29, 2021
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Jackson?
August 22, 2021
There is a clear and vocal demand in Jackson and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Missouri market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Jackson area roads today, and many more being develo... More
Automotive Detective Work in Jackson
August 15, 2021
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Jackson. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when some... More
Things Aren't Always What They Seem
August 8, 2021
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Missouri was heading to work on a hot July day and not... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
August 1, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More