If you want the short answer, it’s a resounding yes, your tire tread does affect your car’s ability to safely stop when you hit the brake pedal. But, this is a situation where the short answer doesn’t quite tell you everything. There’s much more to unpack and many more questions to answer, so let’s go […]

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No one wants to be Googling “Car Paint Shops Near Kansas City” the morning after a night of fun firework-fueled festivities. What’s even worse is to realize that the damage will be severe enough to require maintenance. If you’re the unfortunate owner of a firework damaged car, have no fear, because McCarthy Collision Centers have […]

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Getting a professional tint job done on your windows can add a little extra layer of style to your ride, but is it the right decision for you? Before you run out to get a tint job done, there are a few factors to consider. What kinds of tints are there? Is it safe to […]

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It’s becoming more and more common to see people out and about with some kind of headphones on or earbuds in. We all probably know at least one person who wears headphones as a constant fixture (or maybe you are that person). We’re not here to judge. There are plenty of places where wearing earbuds […]

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Car doors are something most of us expect to just work – they should open and close without concern whether your vehicle is brand new or has a quarter million miles on it. Unfortunately, that flawless execution we anticipate is not always the case, and there is a huge list of possible reasons your door […]

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The holiday seasons can be incredibly frantic in Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit, and we imagine you’re going to find yourself in some absolutely packed parking lots as you gather your gifts and prepare for those big family gatherings. There’s a chance the combination of Kansas City’s slick roads, frantic gift shopping runs, and packed […]

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Everybody agrees that nothing’s worse than waking up to an unexpected mess on your car. And the only thing worse than a bird pooping on your shiny, new car is having a bunch of eggs smashed onto it by some neighborhood kids. So, if you’re looking for how to remove egg from a car, you’re […]

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Although it’s not as glamorous a career as “celebrity chef” or “person who writes Netflix categories,” an automotive body technician is arguably more important. What would happen if either of those two professions didn’t exist? Blander food and blander streaming options. That’s not to take anything away from the Ramsays, Flays and Rays of the […]

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Car batteries are notoriously fickle and some of the most volatile parts living beneath the hood. It doesn’t take much for them to go bad, and they usually only live for a few years before needing to be replaced. But when they die, they do so in glorious fashion: Like when you’re already running 20 […]

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You decided to get some shopping done today, so you’ve spent all day bouncing between malls and department stores. You have one more stop to make, but it’s six o’clock, so rather than try to fight for parking up close, you just flip your ride into the very back of the lot—you need to get […]

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