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Get ready for the Winter Season

Before Winter grasps her cold hands around the Kansas City region, November is an optimal time to prepare your personal and fleet vehicles for the Winter Season. Why should you prepare your cars, trucks, and SUVs for Winter? Even the best designed and fully-equipped automobiles require regular maintenance if you want them to operate correctly. Preparing your family and company vehicles for the cold weather not only helps to keep your car running well, but also helps you avoid the risk of losing time and money when you can’t get to work due to a dead car in the driveway. When you come to I-70 Auto Service in Kansas City, you can count on us to inspect and prep your vehicle correctly. Here are some of the items we will inspect and/or replace when preparing your car, truck, or SUV for Winter: Battery inspected and tested Coolant inspected and tested Heater is operating properly Tires Washer fluids Washer nozzles Washer fluid pump works fine and the nozzles are functioning W ... read more

Safe Driving Tips During the Holidays

Safe Driving Tips During the Holidays

The holidays are a festive and fun time of year. We love how Kansas City celebrates the holidays -- from the Plaza Lights to the Kansas City Chiefs football games -- December is truly exciting. To make your holiday travel experience as stress-free as possible, we’ll help prepare your vehicle for the season. But regardless of how stress-free your auto repair experience is, holiday driving can still be hectic. For these reasons, I-70 Auto Service offers up some safe driving tips during the holiday season. First, let’s look at what NOT to do while driving around during the busy holiday season: Don’t text and drive. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t drive while under the influence of prescription medications. We don’t mean to sound preachy, but we want to remind you that we care for our family of customers. These “Don’ts” will help you arrive alive and avoid tragic, heartbreaking accidents. Next, let’s talk about the “Do&rsquo ... read more

Great Ideas for July Summertime Road Trips

Great Ideas for July Summertime Road Trips

July is a popular time for summertime road trips. With the kids on summer vacation and an opportunity to spend quality time with the family, it’s a great time to hit the road. Here are some of the most popular summertime road trips from the Kansas City region: Omaha, Nebraska -- Approximate drive time from Kansas City = 3 hours Omaha is the perfect day trip destination. It has a popular zoo, museums, parks, and shopping, Omaha has something for everyone. St. Louis, Missouri -- Approximate drive time from Kansas City = 4 hours St. Louis is another popular day trip destination for many Kansas City area residents. With its world famous Gateway Arch, zoo, science centers, breweries, sporting events, and shopping, St. Louis has plenty to offer the entire family. Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Approximate drive time from Kansas City = 6 hours Known for its parks and lakes, Minneapolis is home to many cultural landmarks, including the Walker ... read more

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