Florissant auto repair

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Florissant car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Florissant, Missouri, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacturing, there's no reason a modern vehicle can't be made to last for a 150,000 miles (250,000 kilometers) or more for smart Florissant drivers.The old adage: 'a stitch in time saves nine' is really true for Florissant residents when it comes to car maintenance. A great example is coolant service.Over time, coolant becomes corrosive and actually starts to damage your radiator and other parts. Smart Florissant drivers have their cooling system service taken care of right on schedule at garysautorepair.Ditto for your power steering system, brake fluid, air conditioning system, differential and transmission. Of course, oil changes should be done right on schedule to avoid the ... read more

With the recent focus in the Florissant area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Florissant drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly inflated tires last longer. Underinflated tires will wear out more quickly.Some people in Florissant wonder if they should add a few extra pounds of pressure when they fill up their tires. Bad idea. In fact, there are very good reasons not to overinflate your tires. For one, the middle of the tread will wear unevenly because the full tread is not contacting the road properly. That also adversely affects your handling. Stop by garysautorepair to see about tire maintenance for your vehicle. garysautorepair1779 N Hwy 67Florissant, Missouri 63033314-831-5843 Every vehicle in the Florissant area has a sticker on the driver's side door jamb that tells ... read more

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Florissant, Missouri, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Missouri are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly all import brands offer a range of diesel engines abroad – even the ultra-luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW. For the most part, these diesel engines haven't been available in Florissant, Missouri. But that's about to change.In the past, North American diesel fuel has had a much higher sulfur content than European fuel. Recent environmental laws have required changes in diesel formulation and emissions standards here in Florissant, Missouri, so we are now ready to start seeing more diesel options offered over the next few years.Why are so many Florissant drivers interested in diesel engines? Well first off, diesel fuel is more energy dense. Th ... read more