Kalona Auto Service
501 E Avenue, Kalona, IA 52247 319.656.2817

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The Kalona Auto Service Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle

{{ image('MzU2') }} Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Kalona drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's ...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025

10 Overlooked Services - Let Kalona Auto Service Take Care of Them For You

Let’s talk about automotive service schedules.  And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten. We have a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked.  T...
Published on: May 26, 2024

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Oct 09, 2023

Care About Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)

Most of us don't worry about getting a flat tire. After all, it rarely happens, and if it does, we might think we can just call someone and have them put on the spare. That's all fine and dandy if you...
Published on: Sep 05, 2023

The Kalona Auto Service Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most Kalona drivers are aware that manufacturers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safet...
Published on: Aug 13, 2023

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally, an oil pan....
Published on: Jun 18, 2023

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Apr 02, 2023

Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles

Let's debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles.1. Diesel Burns DirtyThis was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to use ultra-low-sulfur d...
Published on: Mar 19, 2023