It’s late May in the Ozarks, and the summer heat is already here. You crank the A/C on your way down Glenstone or out to Table Rock Lake… and instead of that refreshing blast of cold air, you get lukewarm disappointment. You are not alone. At Son Ray’s Service Center, the #1 repair we perform every summer is air conditioning service and repair. The combination of extreme heat, high humidity, and heavy use causes more A/C failures in May–August than any other system in your ca

With April wrapping up and highs already climbing into the upper 70s°F, Springfield drivers know what’s coming: the real Ozarks summer heat. By mid-May, temperatures will regularly push past 85°F, and weekend traffic to Table Rock Lake and Branson will be in full swing. At Son Ray’s Service Center, your family-owned auto repair shop at 1713 E Sunshine St (behind O’Reilly Auto Parts), we’ve already started seeing the first wave of customers whose A/C suddenly stopped blowing c

Spring has sprung in the Ozarks, and with it comes the annual explosion of pollen from oak, maple, cedar, and pine trees that blanket Springfield every March and April. While many locals are stocking up on allergy meds and nasal sprays, few think about how that same pollen is invading their cars. At Son Ray’s Service Center, your trusted family-owned auto repair shop at 1713 E Sunshine St (behind O’Reilly Auto Parts), we’ve been helping Springfield drivers breathe easier insi

Spring has officially sprung in the Ozarks! With daytime highs climbing into the 60s°F and nights still dipping near freezing, Springfield’s famous freeze-thaw cycle is in full swing — and that means one thing for local drivers: potholes. Lots of them. If you’ve been hearing that extra “thump-thump” on Battlefield Road or Glenstone Avenue lately, you’re not alone. Winter weather has taken its toll on roads and vehicles alike. At Son Ray’s Service Center, your locally owned au