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By Alternative Automotive October 14, 2025
Car insurance is designed to help when the unexpected happens.
A Dummy’s Guide to Jumpstarting Your Car (Without Looking Like One) blog
By Alternative Automotive October 1, 2025
We’ve all been there: you hop in the car, turn the key, and click… nothing. Your battery’s dead. But don’t panic (and definitely don’t call your cousin who “knows cars” but once put diesel in a gas tank). Here’s the simple, funny-but-true guide to jumpstarting your car—so you look like a pro, not a dummy.
Two women in a truck bed, waving foam fingers, cheering at a tailgate party. Red and white theme.
By Alternative Automotive September 17, 2025
Fall in Missouri means one thing—football season.
Road through trees with red and orange autumn foliage. Wet asphalt with fallen leaves.
By Alternative Automotive September 4, 2025
Driving on Missouri’s scenic fall roads? Wet leaves can be as dangerous as black ice—hiding potholes, reducing traction, and even causing car damage. Learn how to stay safe and protect your vehicle this autumn.
Brakes
By Alternative Automotive August 20, 2025
At Alternative Automotive, we’re all about helping you get the most out of your vehicle, and that starts with staying on top of the essentials.
Person's hand wearing an oven mitt on a car steering wheel; orange mitt, black wheel.
By Alternative Automotive August 5, 2025
We know the heat is rough, but car trouble during a heat wave is worse. Swing by Alternative Automotive and we’ll make sure your vehicle is ready to handle this Missouri summer like a pro.
Oil Change
By ALTERNATIVE AUTOMOTIVE July 16, 2025
Using the wrong oil grade can damage your engine. Learn why oil grade matters and how to protect your car’s performance and longevity.
Man in car with eyes closed, holding water bottle on forehead, appearing to cool down.
By ALTERNATIVE July 1, 2025
Stay cool this summer in Winfield, MO with expert car A/C maintenance from Alternative Automotive. Fast service, cold air, and summer-ready vehicles
An automotive technician checks the oil level of an automobile.
By Alternative Automotive June 17, 2025
That little oil life percentage on your dash? It’s not telling you how much oil is in your engine,it’s just estimating how worn out it is.
Black Jeep Wrangler tire on a rocky surface.
By Alternative Automotive June 2, 2025
Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle—but they’re also one of the easiest things to ignore until something goes wrong.
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