School is back in session across the Ozarks, and that means more traffic, more school zones, more buses, and more stop-and-go driving on Glenstone, Sunshine, Battlefield, and Campbell. Whether you’re a parent running daily drop-offs, a student heading to Missouri State University, or a family preparing for college move-in, the last thing you want is a breakdown or safety issue when the calendar fills up. At Son Ray’s Service Center, your family-owned auto repair shop at 1713 E Sunshine St...

It’s late July in the Ozarks, and the heat is relentless. Average highs are pushing 90°F with heat indices frequently over 100°F. Whether you’re stuck in traffic on Glenstone, heading to work on Battlefield, or making the drive to Table Rock Lake or Branson, your car’s cooling system is working overtime. At Son Ray’s Service Center, the most dangerous summer problem we see this time of year is engine overheating. While a warm A/C is uncomfortable, an overheating engine can destroy your...

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 car. Here’s the...