Automotive News & Information - Rhodes Engines

Looking for the best auto service in town? Why stop there? At Rhodes Engines, we're not only home to the best service you'll find here in St Charles, MO, but the best you'll find - anywhere.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

truck in showroom with sun showing through the window

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintenance certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble free all boils down to maintenance.

separated ball joint that needs to be replaced

We know you’re busy. At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

Your brakes have a lot to do with how your car drives. Brakes are a frequently neglected item on a lot of people’s checklist, and many drivers on the road have subpar brakes and don’t even know it. A car that brakes well and brakes correctly are just as important as acceleration, handling, or any other aspect of a vehicle’s drivability. A car with brake issues has the potential to be a far more enjoyable ride when fixed.

Here are 10 steps to keep your car up and running from our team here at Rhodes Engines! Whether you choose to do the maintenance yourself or take your car to see our professional service technicians, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle running its best.

Nate Malone

Customer Review

★★★★★

I have had 3 engines and 1 transmission installed here. In case you're wondering it was different vehicles. Each experience has been professional, courteous, and most importantly honest and truthful. My experience with Rhodes goes back close to 20 years. If you need an engine/transmission replacement DON'T go anywhere else and the warranty can't be beaten. The staff's main mission is to make sure your vehicle leaves right and you are pleased. *NOTE* The warranty is now 100,000 miles, it was 75,000 last time I needed work done. The best you're gonna get anywhere else is 12,000-12 months.

At Rhodes Engines in St Charles, MO, we have the facilities, equipment, and technicians necessary to complete any job, no matter how big or small. When it comes to fleet and diesel trucks, the right people with the correct equipment makes all the difference - we’ll keep your truck reliably on the road, and we’re the fastest, most efficient repair facility in the business. When it comes to trucks this size, and this valuable, cut-rate maintenance and repair simply won’t do; you need professionals, with the tools and equipment necessary to get the job done right.