Epic Automotive
1814 Woodson Road, Saint Louis, MO 63114 314.423.0011

General / Misc

Alt + /

Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Saint Louis auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the bo...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. "Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Sep 15, 2024

Auto Repair Ethics in Saint Louis

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair.  Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else.  In the automotive worl...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Mirror, Mirror (Door Mirror Problems)

You've probably seen them lying around at the side of the road: someone's outside rearview mirror that's been knocked off by a driver’s not-so-perfect driving.  And you realize the person w...
Published on: Apr 19, 2024

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in Saint Louis making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been...
Published on: Apr 08, 2024

Cold Facts about Heaters

Brrrr.  It's cold outside.  And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too.  No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Mar 14, 2024

Certified Technicians

Today’s vehicles are rolling computer networks with multiple processors, sensors, and miles of wiring. The mechanical elements from the suspension to the engine valve train are extremely sophist...
Published on: Feb 04, 2024