Yost Auto Service Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Battery Testing
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Wichita auto owners and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. […]
Yost Auto Service Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Wichita motorists ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely corrected. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to be […]
Professional Auto Maintenance at Yost Auto Service: Brake Noise
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your automobile. They eventually wear down. When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exposed and you’ll hear […]
Yost Auto Service News and Videos for Wichita: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can impact your driving safety – including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an essential safety system. Most Wichita car owners wait until their wipers have failed before they replace them. Then they find themselves in a […]
Automotive Guide for Wichita: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
When Wichita auto owners need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get, and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control, and anti-lock brake systems. If you can’t afford to […]
Yost Auto Service Auto Maintenance Videos: Rotor Problems
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car. Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less contact surface for the brake pads, […]
Auto Videos for Wichita Drivers: Signs of An Alignment Problem
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Wichita motorists often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take […]
The Yost Auto Service Guide To Servicing Your Differential
Differential? What’s that? And what’s it for? I’ve been told by my technician that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level? Do these questions sound familiar? They’re not uncommon for Wichita motorists. A lot of us in Wichita don’t know what a differential is or what it’s for. Every vehicle […]
Your Vehicle is NOT Maintenance Free, Wichita Car Owners
A generation ago, Wichita 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 your minivan in to your Wichita shop every year or two for repairs seemed to be […]
Problems with Suspension Solved at Yost Auto Service in Wichita
A vehicle’s suspension system is tough. It can last for years and tens of thousands of miles for Wichita auto owners. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle — one that […]