Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)
October 31, 2021
We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the engine crank, you hear it slowly turn over and your dash lights go dim. There can be many reaso... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
October 24, 2021
The price of gas in Missouri has got people in Jackson talking. It seems that Jackson folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel e... More
Battery Basics for Jackson
October 17, 2021
It's important for Jackson drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Missouri weather. Most Jackson area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. Howev... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
October 10, 2021
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
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