Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

We suggest every two years or 24,000 miles. Our transmission filter and fluid change service includes: transmission fluid drain, fluid refill, filter replacement and leak check.

Car Battery, Alternator and Starter

Keep an eye out for batteries three years old and older. We throw in alternator and starter work in our Power System Service which includes: battery, alternator, starter and starter component testing and replacement, plus fuse locator service and replacement.

Brakes and Brake Fluid

Having St. Louis AAMCO doing a brake fluid flush about once a year is ideal, but when it comes to specific brake system repairs and checks, it’s best to bring it into your nearest St. Louis AAMCO location if you’re experiencing some trouble. From there, our Brake System Service should cover any problems!

Shocks and Struts

We think it’s best to check once a year. Leaks, damage or loose mounting hardware can arise and cause big trouble. Our Shocks and Struts Service covers all aspects of the system when you need it.

Hoses and Belts

While cracks, leaks, looseness or glazing can occur on those belts and hoses at any time, we suggest a check and possible replacement at least every four years. Typically between every 36,000-60,000 miles, these items need attention. St. Louis AAMCO’s Tune Up Service includes a thorough check!

Some of the more common (and less overlooked!) maintenance services include:

Fuel, engine, cabin air filter replacement, coolant/antifreeze check, headlight and taillight bulb replacement, wiper blade replacement, windshield washer and power steering fluid refill and of course, the undeniable oil and filter change.

You’re in luck. St. Louis AAMCO can be your one-stop for all these maintenance tasks. Stop in and see us at any of our locations to get taken care of!

These and all of our AAMCO locations stake their reputations on award-winning service. The new faces at these locations are there to ensure that is just what each and every customer receives. The buildings that were there before now come with a new focus and a new attitude.

The local and independent dealers work together as team in the St. Louis area to provide a streamlined approach to what they deliver – each and every time.

Brentwood

Our Brentwood location, owned by Tim Montileone, is located at 8500 Manchester Blvd Brentwood, MO 63144.  Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm. Need to make an appointment? Call today at 314-962-3511 or schedule an appointment online now!

Crestwood

Our Crestwood location, managed by Chris Heinsch, is located at 8744 Watson Road Crestwood, MO 63119. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm. Need to make an appointment? Call today at 314-843-1122 or schedule an appointment online now!

Florissant

Our Florissant location, owned by David Fuchs, is located at 1180 N. US Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63031. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm. Need to make an appointment? Call today at 314-831-0389 or schedule an appointment online now!

Maryland Heights/Westport

Our Maryland Heights/Westport location, owned by Tim Montileone, is located at11323 Midland Blvd St. Louis, MO 63114. Hours are Monday – Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm. Need to make an appointment? Call today at 314-266-4130 or schedule an appointment online now!

Remember that AAMCO St. Louis is here to serve you and that includes being accessible from all over the St. Louis area. We’ll see you soon!

“Being part of the only organization to offer transmission repair and honor a nationwide warranty is something I admire,“ Carver says. He thinks being able to offer that to his customers is really something special.

Bob Carver, Owner of AAMCO Washington

But it isn’t just transmission repair that Carver offers his customers. Experience with diesel and RV work complements his shop’s ability to maintain an “everything but tires” kind of service. His Washington, MO location sees customers from as far as Herman and Sullivan and many cross-country travelers from Hwy. 44.

Carver knows that most customers who bring their car in aren’t always happy about it, so he makes ensures the process is as seamless as possible. To him, it’s all about the reward of being able to help.

So if you’re in or around Washington, MO and needing some repair work feel confident trusting your vehicle with certified technicians at AAMCO Washington. Bob Carver will be sure you’re a lifelong customer.

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Emissions Testing was enabled as a continuing effort to regulate the amount of pollution emitted from motor vehicles in the St. Louis and Metro-East areas. With motor vehicles being the leading source of air pollution in our area, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated certain counties in both states to undergo an emissions and safety inspection. These areas include St. Louis City, Franklin, Jefferson, St. Louis and St. Charles counties, as well as the majority of Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois.

How do I know if my vehicle needs Emissions Testing?

More often than not, the Missouri or Illinois Secretary of State will issue the need for emissions testing (when necessary) prior to renewing your license plates. As a general rule, all 1996 and newer gas-powered passenger vehicles require testing. Diesel-powered vehicles that require testing differ from state to state. To see the required and exempt vehicles list, please click your appropriate state: Missouri or Illinois.

There are several locations in the St. Louis and Metro-East area. Testing for Illinois is performed at an Air Team test station at no cost. Locations can be found here. In Missouri, testing can be performed by certified repair and diagnostic shops of your choice. The emissions testing fee in Missouri should not exceed $24 and the safety inspection should not exceed $12. Results from your tests should be brought along when renewing your license plates. Various AAMCO locations throughout the area can provide testing, such as St. Charles Center, Oakville, Arnold (safety inspection only) and Ballwin.  Be sure to check with your nearest location!

What is my vehicle fails?

If your vehicle fails, the inspector will provide a Vehicle Inspection Report containing detailed test results. In most cases, repairs need to be made in order to retest and successfully pass. These repairs can be performed by a professional or by the car’s owner. In some cases, a waiver can be provided if a vehicle fails the first test and the re-test. State specifications can be found here: Missouri or Illinois.

We want our current and potential customers to know that AAMCO is always ready and willing to diagnose and provide repairs, or just answer a simple question about your vehicle. The years we’ve put in provide us with great experience and suggestions to pass along.

There are six warranties that AAMCO offers our customers. We’re sure that a warranty will apply to services you received will provide you piece of mind.

AAMCO 90-Day Limited Warranty for Minor Services

With this 90-Day Limited Warranty, your car is covered if the service noted on the back of your warranty card fails in anyway, whether it is due to defective workmanship or materials. This 90-Day Warranty is effective from the day the services were performed.

AAMCO 90-Day Limited Warranty for Electronic Components

If the specific component initially replaced or repaired in your vehicle fails within 90 days of the service, AAMCO will repair or replace that component at no cost to our customer!

AAMCO 90-Day Limited Warranty for Manual Transmissions

Any repairs made for the manual transmission in your vehicle are completely covered against defective transmission materials and workmanship (parts and labor) with this 90-Day Warranty. Worry-free driving for 90 days following transmission work provides much-needed comfort! Even better? If you sell your car during the 90 period, you can transfer the 90-Day Warranty to the new title owner!

AAMCO 12-Month/12,000 Mile Limited Warranty for Automatic Transmissions

Whether you reach 12 months or 12,000 miles first, automatic transmission and torque converter work is covered against defective transmission materials and workmanship (parts and labor) with this Limited Warranty. Like the warranty above, this limited warranty is also transferable to a new title owner and honored throughout the warranty period.

AAMCO 36-Month/36,000 Mile Service Agreement

With this extended warranty available to AAMCO’s automatic transmission service customers, you’ll be driving worry-free for at least three years with this warranty. Similar to the 12-Month/12,000 Mile Limited Warranty, defective materials or workmanship on the automatic transmission and torque converter are covered!

AAMCO Lifetime Service Agreement

No matter how many miles are covered or years you’re driving the vehicle, your transmission is covered is covered with this agreement. Defective materials and workmanship are no concern as long as you own the car with this service agreement.

As transmission specialists, we understand that the importance of keeping your vehicle on t he road and out of the shop. We hope that you take comfort in the service we provide the availability of warranties.

Remember to check in with an AAMCO location for any and all terms and conditions, charges, exclusions and limitations. We’re here to address any questions or concerns!

AAMCO St. Louis has been involved in the social media world for some time now, but we’re kicking it up a notch. Facebook and Twitter are ways we can connect with you and provide some customer service, all while you’re on the go and can’t manage to make a quick phone call. So

AAMCO St. Louis on Facebook? You bet!

we encourage you to join our turf.

Our AAMCO St. Louis Facebook business page was recently put in place so we can provide car care tips, maintenance suggestions, stories about the auto industry, answer questions you may have, provide the customer service you deserve, and, of course, inform you about any current or upcoming specials! Who doesn’t love a special?

Car care is our thing, but that goes right along with providing our loyal customers with top-notch customer service and the opportunity to call on us any time you need. We’re confident that Facebook and Twitter can be a means that we further those lines of communication, provide that customer service and ensure you’ll call on us for whatever you may need.

AAMCO St. Louis strives to deliver information we think our customers could benefit from. But we know in order to best serve you, we need your input! Facebook and Twitter allows us to deliver answers you may have about car care, maintenance, brakes, transmissions, oil changes – you name it. We want you to know you can count on us!

The next time you’re fumbling around on Facebook and you just so happen to remember you needed to bring your car in for an oil change, tune-up, recharge – head on over to the AAMCO St. Louis page for information. If you link to our website, we make it even easier to get your car in with the ability to schedule your appointment online. It’s one more way we’re trying to best serve you!

It’s easy to get in our car and put the AC on full blast after it’s been sitting in the heat for an extended period of time. The heat is nearly blistering and you want relief! But it’s important to monitor the status of your car during these extreme conditions. Your belts and water pump could be working overtime. If a malfunction indicator light appears and you find the temperature gauge is consistently climbing, follow these steps in order to tend to your car overheating trouble.

Regular maintenance checks can avoid this!

Shut off your air conditioner and open your windows.

One contributor to your car overheating is the engine having to work too hard – give it a break!

If the temperature gauge continues to rise, turn on heater and blower.

It may seem like the most awful thing to do in the current heat, but it will allow the heat to transfer from the engine to the passenger compartment. Hang in there, it will decrease the chances of the car overheating!

If possible, shift to neutral or park and rev the engine a bit.

The speed increase of the water pump and fan draws more liquid and air through the radiator and, in turn, assists in a cool down.

Coast as much as possible.

Especially when you’re in stop-and-go traffic, consistently accelerating and braking causes the engine to work harder and maintain an elevated temperature.

If the temperature gauge keeps climbing, pull over to safety.

The suggestions above may not work for every situation, so be cautious. Once pulled over, open the hood and let things cool down. Remember to never open the radiator cap while the engine is overheated. If you must add water, try to make sure you add it after the engine has cooled as much as possible.

Adding water is just a quick fix to an overheating car. Replacing a water pump or belt is routine maintenance for your car. Be sure to bring your car to the closest AAMCO location for us to take a look. Whether the water pump is leaking coolant or a belt is deteriorating, we can provide you with the answers to get back on the road.

See a warning? Turn around!

Often times, you may believe the water on the road is shallow enough to cross, but as AAMCO suggests – don’t risk it!  Water has the power to hide dips and uneven roadways, so you’re exposing yourself to further danger.   A simple six inches of water can reach of bottom of most passenger vehicles and has the power to cause stalling or loss of traction control.   Anywhere from six inches to one foot of water can surpass the tire of a vehicle and cause it to float, and two feet of rushing water can completely relocate a car, truck or SUV.   If you have the ability to safely exit the vehicle after it stalls, do so as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Any amount of excess water entering your vehicle can potentially cause an issue.   If your car stalls or shuts down while in water – do not try to restart it.   This can ultimately cause further ‘flooding’ problems.   Be sure to wait for roadside assistance. By steering clear of flooded roadways, you’re avoiding electrical, mechanical and even interior battles that you’ll face.

Following a battle with a flood, our best advice is to have the vehicle transferred to an AAMCO facility so we can assess any damages.  Again, starting your vehicle following flood damage can cause additional problems!

While it may be a rare occurrence to encounter a flooded roadway, sometimes other car problems such as that awful flat tire, can arise while on a long trip or a simple trip to the grocery store that may unexpectedly require a little roadside safety.   It’s important as a driver to practice efficient roadside safety and have information on necessary resources for roadside assistance.   You not only need to care for your car, but for yourself and other motorists as well.

Whether you find yourself amidst a flooded roadway or stranded because of a flat tire, remember these few essential roadside safety tips:

1. Immediately turn on your emergency signals.
2. Pull as far to the right shoulder as possible.
3. Turn off your car to avoid wasting gas and potentially worsening the reason for the break down.
4. Reference your list of contact numbers for roadside assistance.
5. If it’s safe, stay in your car with the doors locked until roadside assistance arrives.
6. Be aware of your location if you need to call for roadside assistance.
7. Do not try to change a tire if it is too close to the roadway with passing motorists.

Furthering your roadside safety preparedness, it is wise to have an emergency roadside kit on-hand with items such as flares, flashlight, batteries, gloves, blanket, emergency triangles, a small tool kit, Fix-a-Flat tire inflator and first-aid kit. And of course, a list of AAMCO locations!

Keep safe this summer St. Louis, and remember, AAMCO is here to serve when you need us.

Check out the YouTube video about the new iGAAUGE iPhone application.

AAMCO recently released a handy iPhone^® and iTouch^® application that allows users to locate the nearest gas station, check for traffic updates, locate the nearest AAMCO, connect with roadside assistance, check for a car’s maintenance schedule and troubleshoot automotive problems.

The iGAAUGE application is not only useful in an emergency, but also in educating car owners on how to maintain their auto investment while also enhancing safety awareness with regular maintenance. iGAAUGE users will also receive notifications of specials and other deals.

“We feel the features of the iGAAUGE are extremely compelling and extend far beyond applications developed by our competitors, putting advanced diagnostic tools, GPS functionality and AAMCO offers right in the palm of your hand,” said Jack Bachinsky, vice president of marketing at AAMCO.

Read more about iGAAUGE. Download iGAAUGE at the iTunes store.