Yearly Archives: 2016

Prepare Your Vehicles for Back to School

Back-to-school season is upon us. Soon, our days will be filled with busy mornings and afternoons, packed with afterschool activities. You might even be sending your child off to college, away from our hometown of Kansas City. Either way, from grade school to college, your car needs to be working in top condition. During this busy month, we rely on our car. Imagine during a busy morning driving your children to school in Prairie Village, your car breaks down. You are driving your child to college, your car is completely packed, and you feel your car slowly to stop. As you can see, it is imperative that your car is working tip-top shape. How exactly can you prepare your car for the month ahead? You can get prepared by following these easy guidelines: Do not forget about basic maintenance. Preventative maintenance goes a long way in the auto industry. Often, our team can catch problems before they even happen. Get acquainted with the owner’s manual. If you do this, you can begi ... read more

Maintain Your Diesel Engines at I-70 Auto Service

Maintain Your Diesel Engines at I-70 Auto Service

If you own a vehicle with a diesel engine, congratulations! Diesel engines have numerous advantages over gasoline engines, including fuel economy, reliability, and lower maintenance costs. However, just because your diesel engine is built to be rugged tough, it still requires regularly scheduled service. It is important to maintain your diesel engine so they can continue to be reliable and road-ready. I-70 Auto Service maintains many diesel engines for our corporate fleet customers and personal cars alike. Some of the better-known diesel engines we work on include: Duramax -- Designed by General Motors and Isuzu, the Duramax V-8 Diesel Engine is designed for light to medium duty trucks. Duramax V-8 Diesel EngineCummins -- Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Cummins builds a variety of items, including diesel engines for light to heavy duty trucks, motorcoaches, buses, and commercial vehicles. Cummins L9 Diesel Engine for Medium-Duty Truck ... read more

Importance of Being a Napa Auto Care Center

I-70 Auto Service is proud to be a NAPA AutoCare Center. This designation is not to be taken lightly, for only the best auto repair shop in each market is tapped out to be a NAPA AutoCare Center. We are thrilled that NAPA selected I-70 Auto Service! How did our car repair shop make the cut? NAPA selects the best shops based on the following criteria: I-70 Auto Service is independently owned and operated. I-70 Auto Service employs ASE Certified Technicians. I-70 Auto Service made the “First-Call” list for auto parts. I-70 Auto Service abides by a strict code of ethics. I-70 Auto Service honors the NAPA 3-year / 36K-mile nationwide warranty.​ Now that you know why I-70 Auto Service made the cut, here are the benefits our customers receive as a result of the NAPA AutoCare Center designation: Financing for your auto service is available with 6-months interest-free, per approved application. Qualified parts and repairs are covered up to a 3-year / 36,000-mile nationwide ... read more

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

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