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McCarthy Auto Group Blog Search, Shop, & Save! April 24, 2024 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments Car Engine Belt FAQ: Types of Drive Belts and What They Do Ahh, belts . Where would we be without them? Probably tripping all over the place, pants constantly falling around our ankles. Sorry, bad joke. Obviously, we’re not talking about that sort of belt. We’re here to talk about the belts you’ll find in the engine of your car, which are also known as drive belts. There are a few different kinds of belts; they all serve different purposes, and not every car has all of them. Sound complicated? Don’t worry, we’ll clear things right up. Continue Reading → Categories: Advice and Tricks , Service | Tags: How Do I Know if My Serpentine Belt Needs Replaced , Serpentine Belts , Types of Drive Belts , What Do Engine Belts Do | Permalink March 29, 2024 by maritzde 0 comments Gap Insurance 101 Buying a new car is a busy affair! Paperwork, automotive insurance decisions, pairing Bluetooth, or maybe, you’re madly trying to perfect that ever-famousJeep wave .” We get it, nobody wants to make a mistake while car shopping. So, when your auto finance specialist at your local McCarthy Auto dealer asks if you’d like to opt into gap insurance coverage, you might draw a blank. If that sounds familiar, or if you’re just wondering if gap insurance is really worth it, you’re in the right place. Let’s start by establishing some definitions and terms involved in the art of gap insurance, shall we? Continue Reading → Categories: Advice and Tricks | Tags: automotive insurance , Common Gap Insurance Use Cases , Where can I purchase gap insurance | Permalink February 29, 2024 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments 7 Ways to Earn Extra Income With Your Car We’re pretty sure most of us can agree that having a little extra pocket jingle is never a bad thing. Picking up a second (or third) job sounds like a total drag though right? Here’s a thought: why not turn your car into an asset and use it to make cash? In the Internet age, the gig economy is positively booming, and there are tons of ways to earn income just by driving around. You’ve probably heard of some of these, but others may surprise you. Continue Reading → Categories: Advice and Tricks | Tags: best cars in Kansas City , Carsharing , make extra cash with your car , Ridesharing | Permalink January 17, 2024 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments McCarthy’s Guide to World of Wheels 2024 Are you in the Greater Kansas City area and looking for a car show near you? You’re in luck: once again, World of Wheels is coming to town for its 64 th annual celebration of all things automotive. As one of the premier car shows in the country, WoW offers all kinds of killer things to do in Kansas City, from celebrity meet and greets to special tributes to historical cars. Whether you’re a diehard aficionado looking to show off your ride, or just a casual fan, this classic car show has something for everybody. Here’s a quick rundown of the 2024 World of Wheels. Continue Reading → Categories: Car Shows , Community Events | Tags: Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City , fun things to do in Kansas City , Kansas City Convention Center , upcoming car shows and events near me | Permalink December 18, 2023 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments The Official 2023 Best Cars of the Year Awards Now that we’re just a stone’s throw away from 2024, once again it’s time to take stock of the past year in the auto industry. We’ve had many exciting models on our lots, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the best of the best. So, since everyone else is doing it, we thought we’d ask around the office and make a list of our absolute favorites. Here are the McCarthy Auto Official Best-Of car rankings for 2023 (in no particular order). Continue Reading → Categories: Awards | Tags: Best Cars for the Money , best small SUVs , best vehicles for active families , Kansas City car dealer | Permalink November 30, 2023 by Danny Chan 0 comments Holiday and Christmas Drive Through Light Shows in Kansas City Are you looking for wholesome family events that get you all out of the house and exploring holiday light displays in and around Kansas City? You’re in luck because we’ve done the legwork for you and built a list of worthwhile attractions. All that remains is to tell the family you’re leaving 30 minutes earlier than your desired actual departure time, pack them into your McCarthy Auto Group family transport, and head to one of these Christmas light displays near you. Pick a few of these amazing family holiday events, grab a thermos or two of hot cocoa and a bag of candy canes, and hit the roads near Kansas City to create some holiday memories. Continue Reading → Categories: Community Events , Holiday , Holiday Events | Tags: Christmas light displays near me , Christmas lights around Kansas City , family holiday events | Permalink October 31, 2023 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments Pre-Winter Checklist For Your Car: 8 Things to Get Done Before it Snows Is your car prepared for wintertime? It’s a question that alarmingly few people actually stop to ask themselves before the snow starts to fly. Mid-latitude places like Kansas City may not get the worst winter weather in the country, but it’s still bad enough to cause some major headaches. Don’t wait until you’re dealing with an impending blizzard to get your car ready. Follow our quick winter car maintenance checklist, and you’ll be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way. Continue Reading → Categories: Driving Tips | Tags: How long do car batteries last , service centers kansas city , snow tires | Permalink September 30, 2023 by Mark Luechtefeld 0 comments 50 Magical Harry Potter License Plate Ideas There are few franchises that have earned as much undying fan devotion as Harry Potter. Since the release of the first novel in ’97, the fish-out-of-water story of the titular teenager navigating the weird and wonderful Wizarding World has captured the imaginations of kids and adults alike. Now that most of the Harry Potter novels are well over 20 years old (we know, we feel old too), most of its fans are now well into car-owning age. Just because you don’t have Authur Weasley’s flying Ford Anglia doesn’t mean you can’t rock a Potter-themed vanity plate to show off your love for all things Potterverse. Here are some of our favorite picks for personalized Harry Potter license plate ideas . Continue Reading → Categories: People | Tags: certified pre-owned vehicle near me , Harry Potter License Plate Ideas , License plate ideas | Permalink August 24, 2023 by maritzde 0 comments The Best SUVs for Towing When people talk about towing, your mind might immediately jump to a burly 4×4 pickup truck. In reality, you may not necessarily need a truck, though. All vehicles technically have towing capacity, it’s just a matter of how much. So, while it’s true that there are some jobs that require a giant three-quarter-ton diesel with a fifth-wheel hitch, there are actually plenty of instances where a full-size, midsize, or even a compact SUV can easily get it done. If you need to haul trailers, boats, and other toys, but don’t feel like paying that giant truck price tag, let’s check out a few stellar alternatives. Continue Reading → Categories: SUVs | Tags: SUVs , Towing | Permalink July 27, 2023 by Hannah Bedrosian 0 comments Family-Friendly Summer Events in Kansas City (2023) Are you looking for some fun activities to ensure you finish out the summer strong? Pack up the kids, water bottles and sunscreen. Ditch those tablets. Time to hit up these action-packed summer events in the Kansas City area! Continue Reading → Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Family-Friendly Summer Events in Kansas City , local car dealerships near Kansas City , worlds of fun | Permalink ← Older posts About McCarthy Auto Group Each of our car dealerships has an extensive inventory of the newest models and most popular makes of vehicles, including Hyundai, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, and...