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A summer day at Table Rock Lake should end with good memories: not a boat trailer sitting on the shoulder with a seized wheel bearing. For boat owners in Kimberling City, Branson West, Reeds Spring, and surrounding Missouri communities, trailer wheel bearings deserve attention before every busy lake season. They carry the weight of your…

Missouri drivers put their vehicles through plenty of demanding conditions. From daily stop-and-go traffic in Springfield to long highway drives near Willard, Kimberling City, and Golden City, your transmission works hard every time you accelerate, slow down, and shift. That repeated movement creates heat and wear. When early warning signs are ignored, a small fluid,…

July in Missouri isn’t just hard on us; it’s brutal on our vehicles. While we’re all looking for the nearest shade or a cold glass of sweet tea, your tires are out there on the front lines, battling pavement temperatures that can easily climb past 140°F. At D’s Tire & Auto, we’ve seen over 30…

Missouri summers are something else, aren’t they? One day you’re enjoying a mild afternoon in Willard, and the next, the humidity is so thick you feel like you’re swimming to your car. While we’re all busy trying to stay cool with a glass of sweet tea, our vehicles are under a lot of stress. That…

We’ve all been there. You’re driving down the road near Springfield, maybe heading out for a weekend at the lake or just picking up the kids from practice, when that little orange light pops up on your dashboard. It’s the “Check Engine” light, and for most of us, it’s an instant recipe for a little…

Anyone who has spent a July afternoon in Missouri knows that the heat here is no joke. Between the heavy humidity and the sun beating down on the blacktop, it can feel like you’re walking through a sauna the moment you step outside. While we’re busy finding the nearest shade or cranking up the window…

Missouri Road Trip Checklist: 10 Things to Inspect Before You Go There is something special about hitting the road in Missouri. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway to Table Rock Lake, exploring the Ozarks, visiting family across the state, or heading out on a cross-country adventure, a road trip offers freedom and excitement that few…

Why Won’t My Vehicle Start? Few things are more frustrating than getting into your vehicle, turning the key or pressing the start button, and hearing… nothing. Maybe the engine cranks but refuses to fire up. Maybe you hear a rapid clicking noise. Perhaps the dashboard lights come on, but the engine stays silent. No matter…

Whether you’re heading out for a morning at the lake in Kimberling City or getting the tractor ready for the season in Golden City, there’s nothing like that feeling of a smooth, safe ride. But then, it happens. You pull up to a stoplight in Springfield, press the pedal, and SCREECH. It’s loud. It’s embarrassing. And…

Whether you’re heading out for a weekend at Table Rock Lake or just commuting through the heart of Springfield, there’s one thing every driver wants: a smooth, safe ride that doesn’t break the bank. Lately, we’ve had a lot of folks stop by our shops in Willard, Kimberling City, and Springfield asking a very honest…