A generation ago, St. Charles car owners seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle’s preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Having … Continue reading →

Sometimes busy St. Charles residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around St. Louis in a Model T, you might change your … Continue reading →

St. Charles drivers live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term “built to last” goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. … Continue reading →

St. Charles service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some St. Charles drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the … Continue reading →

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in St. Charles Missouri: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the St. Charles Missouri motoring public, but it … Continue reading →

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around St. Charles? Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy … Continue reading →

Buying a new car in St. Charles is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide? … Continue reading →

No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the automobile manufacturer to issue recall … Continue reading →

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Missouri news. St. Charles people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of St. Charles … Continue reading →

Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in St. Charles? Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target … Continue reading →