Genuine Automotive
4350 New Missouri Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207 618.875.2000

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Simple Answers from Genuine Automotive for East Saint Louis: High Mileage Vehicles

{{ image('MzQz') }} Question:What do I need to do for my high mileage vehicle?Genuine Automotive Answer: East Saint Louis drivers ask this question at Genuine Automotive a lot more these days. The m...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025

Genuine Automotive Technician Training Part 2

It’s very important to your service center to keep you happy and on the road.  You might be surprised at the amount of money service centers spend every year to make sure their technicians ...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025

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: Nov 24, 2024

Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a road’s surface, there has to be something that can...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024

Genuine Automotive and the Maintenance Mindset

We know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems hard to remember to do it.  We generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it ...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)

What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels.  The differential is a gearbox that enables the d...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

Simple Answers from Genuine Automotive in East Saint Louis: Winter Tires

Question What is the benefit of winter tires? Answer This is a good question.  Most new vehicles come with all-season tires that work pretty well in the winter conditions many people encounter...
Published on: Mar 28, 2024

Busted in East Saint Louis: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.  So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free? Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Feb 29, 2024