Springfield Auto Repair

  If you are starting to get outside and drive more frequently after COVID-19 restrictions, that’s great news. We still encourage you to be safe, wash your hands, and keep social distancing until we truly have the pandemic under control. But one thing we’ve noticed during the COVID-19 is how fast people are driving lately. Why is everyone in such a hurry? We realize that traffic is light and the roads may beckon you to hit the gas pedal a little harder, but our streets were never meant to be the setting for the Fast And The Furious street races! All kidding aside, here are five safe driving tips in case you feel your driving chops have become a bit rusty. Obey street signs. We know this sounds simple, and it really is. Follow the speed limit. Make a complete stop at a stop sign. Park only in places where you are allowed to. When you obey the street signs, your journey will be a lot less stressful with fewer tickets. Look both ways before c ... read more

Have you ever considered purchasing mechanical insurance for your car? It's National Car Care Month, and we are excited about sharing what we know about mechanical insurance for your vehicle. Many of us have considered the idea, but didnt' know where to turn or what the cost is. Here is a blog for services covered and how it works. BG has two protection plan options for you to consider. There is a Plan 1, which includes 100% of all repairs for the first 50,000 miles on your car, and a Plan 2, which covers 50% of auto repairs. The only caveat is that you need to secure coverage for your car before it reaches 50,000 miles for Plan 1, with Plan 2, you need to sign up before 100,000 miles turn over on your odometer. It is pretty fabulous knowing your power steering, cooling system, transmission, fuel system, and the engine is covered in case something goes awry. When it comes to knowing you will stay within budget, you can rest assured that if your budget is tight, you will be abl ... read more

As an auto repair shop in Springfield, MO, we pride ourselves in our quality service, commitment to each of our customers, as well as our ongoing training and participation within the ASA, AAA, ASE, CARG, and the BBB. All of these acronyms may seem like a big deal, and that is because they are. Each of these groups requires strict adherence to high standards of service and ongoing training to ensure the latest in technology is employed. Did you know that there are very few AAA Approved auto repair shops in Springfield, Mo? At Complete Automotive, we are confident that you will receive the high-quality service and care you need and deserve. We are also a member of the Automotive Service Association. At Complete Automotive, our Lifetime Protect Plan is helpful in our goal to get your vehicle to 300,000 miles and beyond. Let us show you how to get 300,000 miles or more out of your car with proper maintenance. Complete Automotive proudly installs Jasper Engines and Transmission, which hol ... read more

  Don’t get stuck pushing your car in for repair on an important day of your life, or even a regular one. February is the month of love and while your car may not need a romantic dinner or flowers, it still needs a little love to keep it running at its best. When you show your vehicle love, you’re the one who really reaps the benefits. From a thorough cleaning to maintaining preventive maintenance, it’s all a way to increase your joy of driving around Springfield and beyond.    The highly skilled and qualified auto mechanics at Complete Automotive wants to help you get the most out of your car always. Our main concern is always your safety, but it’s quickly followed by wanting to help you get the most out of your car for as long as possible. Here are five of the most vital services your car needs:    The fluids in your car are as important as water is to our bodies. When they are dirty or have lost viscosity, they can’t do the ... read more

  Our vision for the year 2020 is clear! Complete Automotive in Springfield, Missouri, has been invited to become a member of Springfield’s Best. This is a marketing organization serving the Springfield community, and they only invite the best of the small businesses serving the region. The Complete Automotive team is delighted to be part of this select group.   The Springfield’s Best logo carries a lot of weight in our community. When you see this logo associated with a small business, you can be confident that you are working with a top-notch service provider. Their main goal is to support local businesses that are innovative and trustworthy. The small companies that are selected as members are community-focused, create jobs that benefit our local economy, want to help with environmental sustainability as well as economic sustainability that lifts everyone up together. That is why Complete Automo ... read more

Complete Automotive in Springfield, Missouri is excited to announce some de-LIGHT-ful news!   Our auto repair shop was recently announced as the winner of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award in 2019! Yay!!! Here is the write-up that earned us this esteemed award:   “Proudly serving the community of Springfield, MO for 10 years, we have developed a solid reputation for 5-star service. Our team of auto mechanics are highly-professional, talented, personable, and are always studying up on advances in automotive technology. We can confidently say that our team is among the best in the auto repair industry. But we are in business for more reasons than to fix cars. We are deeply dedicated to our community, as well. We support many local artists to display and sell their works of art in our lobby. We host several community events and fundraisers, including National Police Officer Day and activities at local schools. Whether it is auto repair or community service, our re ... read more

With the changing of the seasons comes changes to how you should be maintaining your vehicle. Summer can create some issues for your battery and unfortunately, that toll crops up during the colder months, making our batteries less reliable or prone to failure. When it’s time for you to prepare for the winter months, there’s a lot you can do on your own, but don’t forget that Complete Automotive is here to assist you with all of your auto repair and maintenance needs.  Car batteries are lead-acid batteries, and the way they work depends on chemical reactions. These chemical reactions are affected by environmental temperatures. Hot or cold, it is going to change how efficient your battery is and how long your battery is going to last.  Cold temperatures are going to slow down the chemical reactions, meaning your battery is going to bog down when it gets cold out. This can happen despite how fully charged your battery is. Though, a new battery before an extreme ... read more

One of the best investments you can make for year-around safety is in a great set of tires. Tires are what not only make you move forward, but they also help you stop when you most need to. They can also help improve your fuel efficiency and get the best performance out of your car. When they are good tires in good condition, they hug the ground beneath their tread and keep you right where you should be going around that tight turn. Just don’t speed into it and you’ll be just fine! We live in a part of the world that experiences extreme weather conditions. We don’t have to tell you that, because you already know. If you already know this, then you also know that having really good tires is critical, especially when the weather conditions take a turn toward freezing.  Winter tires aren’t like regular tires. They are geared toward being able to properly function in harsh winter conditions with temperatures below 45 degrees. Winter tires come in all shapes a ... read more

With summer comes a huge change in the weather, it gets sunny and warm and turns your car into an oven. Your car's air conditioning system is your best friend as soon as the weather warms up. When it goes out its a sweaty nightmare. Do you know how your air conditioning system works? If not, you should! Knowing how the system works can help identify the problem if it goes out.  The air conditioning system’s purpose is to blow air to cool down the inside of the car that passengers are riding in, obviously. It also removes any moisture from the car so the air is more comfortable which you’ve seen when your car gets steamy. Your air conditioner automatically turns on when you turn on the defrost setting to pull humidity away from your windshield.  Your air conditioner is made up of five parts that are connected by tubing and hoses. There is a compressor, condenser, evaporator, thermal expansion, and the accumulator which is also known as the receiver drier. The ... read more

Summers are meant for spontaneous adventures, day trips, and traveling as much as you can. As ready as you are for summer traveling your car might not be as ready. Prepping your car for summer is just the start, you’ll need to keep up with maintenance so your car doesn’t overheat, blow a tire, or damage your brakes. Keep these maintenance tips in mind when you’re traveling this summer.  You’ll want to make time to do regular maintenance regardless if you are traveling or not. Get oil changes regularly, you can find the suggested mileage in your owner's manual. Look under the hood every few weeks and make sure your fluid levels are full. These fluids include coolant, oil, transmission, and windshield wiper fluid. If you’re not sure where to look for these stop by your local mechanic who can show you where and what to look for.  While you’re under the hood take a look at your battery. Batteries tend to last 3-5 years depending on the cl ... read more