Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles In Wichita Kansas
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Wichita Kansas area (zip code: 67214) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Yost Auto Service we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Wichita area, bring it in for high-mileage […]
Economics of Maintenance For Wichita Auto Owners
Buying a new car in Wichita 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? People in Wichita who’ve been used to driving a new car every three to five years […]
Maintenance Free Myth
Sometimes we hear people say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For example, most […]
Hey Wichita Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food?
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Wichita? Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving, but if you […]
Gas Savings In Wichita: Sharpen Your Pencil
High gas prices in Wichita have hit most of our budgets. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related stuff. Increased fuel costs are now consuming a bigger portion of that budget and you may be tempted to skimp in some other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to news reports and industry studies, […]
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement In Wichita
About 90% of our Wichita Kansas driving decisions are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important. Everyone in Wichita Kansas has experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our windshield is just dirty. In fact, […]
Make Your Vehicle Last
We live in such a disposable society. It’s amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days people were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough – they had […]
10 Overlooked Services In Wichita
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Wichita. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Lists, PDA, calendar- we have to keep track of it all. So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically, automotive […]
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Yost Auto Service
/> A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Wichita people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Wichita motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good commuters, grocery getters […]
Yost Auto Service On Your Serpentine Belt
Today we’re going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Wichita Kansas customers. Let’s start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That’s the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then there’s the air conditioning compressor that makes cool […]