When "Shady" is a Good Thing

February 28, 2021

Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More

Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

February 21, 2021

If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More

Don't Stack the Mat

February 14, 2021

In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More

What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

February 7, 2021

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Sikeston, Missouri, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Sikeston drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandabl... More