Kansas City Auto Repair

The term “spring cleaning” doesn’t just apply to our homes, but it also can be applied to our cars. Winter has taken a toll on our vehicles, so with spring just around the corner; it is the perfect time to spring clean your car, starting with the fluids.  If you are unsure about the last time a technician examined your vehicle’s fluids, we encourage you contacting us today to set up an appointment, regardless of the season. Our technicians are here to help ensure you start spring off right. Here are six fluids ready for a little spring cleaning: Hands down, oil is your most vital fluid. There are various components in your engine that are spinning constantly and quickly, and your engine oil keeps everything running smoothly.  Coolant, as the name indicates, keeps your engine cool. Maintaining your coolant levels keep your vehicle from overheating.  Before power steering, when you turned your steering wheel, it would feel incredibly heavy. Howev ... read more

Got a car lover in your life? Here are some of I-70’s hot picks for seriously cool holiday gifts: For the neatnicks in your life who love to keep their cars spotless and copacetic, check out a car organizer like this one. They’ll be able to keep all their stuff organized, AND still keep it in their car! For the dapper people among you who like to keep it extra, consider these gear shifter cufflinks. They add charm and class to any ensemble.  For the audiophile who just loves to jam down the road listening to their favorite tunes, a gift card to a music playing service like Spotify, iTunes, or something else is an excellent choice.  Boost your car lover’s mood, help them relax or stay alert, all by giving them an essential oil diffuser! You can load up one of these with their favorite essential oil, like citrus or peppermint, and their car will smell good year round! These are just a few ideas meant to get your creative juices flowing. Have fun picking th ... read more

  It’s beginning to look a lot like...Christmas? Kids are back in school, and the retailers have hauled out the wreaths! Sadly, summer is behind us, fall is ahead...and winter is coming. What steps should we take to prepare our vehicles for winter? Read on to find out... Clean it out. Bid “adieu” to your old soda cans and bottles. Make sure that you’ve gotten rid of all those receipts. Sprucing up your car will make you feel ready for winter! Consider a new air freshener, and give the whole vehicle a vacuum. Stock it with winter supplies. Add extra bottled water, extra coolant, extra oil, and extra blankets to your car. Make sure you have flares or a bright light. Check to make sure that you have a tire replacement kit well in order. Having these supplies on hand can help keep you safe in case your car stalls! Check the tires. Worn treads? Bad alignment? Low air pressure? No matter what, we can help you make sure your tires are ready for winter. Snow? S ... read more

Here at I-70, nothing makes us happier than happy customers! We bust our buns on the daily to make sure our customers not only get their cars fixed but also that they leave feeling like they’ve gotten the very best service money can buy! And we do this for all customers.  We were able to get this traveling family back on the road quickly and safely: “While traveling from Colorado to Illinois we had car trouble. I-70 Auto Service bent over backwards to work us into their busy schedule. They got us back onto the road in a matter of hours. Thank you guys!”-- Tom C. Another new and happy customer who needed that special I-70 touch for his Ford: “I was looking for a reputable shop to service my F350 turbo-diesel. All of the positive  reviews led me to I-70 Auto Service, and rightfully so. I had a variety of unrelated issues all of which were addressed and fixed. Tyler was communicative and up-front about pricing (there was a lot of work) the work was do ... read more

Summer is here, and BOY is it hot! To help you beat the heat on your summer camping trips or just for a good ol’ BBQ in the back 40, here are our hot takes for the coolest vehicle awnings and tents!​ For just a basic awning to put over your truck or vehicle, we like this from Tepui. At $265, this baby will keep your bros and beers alike cool, while not breaking the bank! For just a basic changing station on the lake between fishing excursions, there’s this car or truck awning from FrontRunner Outfitters! This folds up easily and can stow in small spaces. For the true outdoor enthusiast, here’s a serious level unlock on car camping! Tepui makes this cool little tent, which comes complete with a lovely la ... read more