Ask Dottie
Plain answers to the car questions we hear at the counter every week. No jargon, and no question too basic. Dottie is Moxie's mascot, named for the blue dot in our logo.
Got a question that is not here? Text it to (620) 416-0008 and it might be the next one we answer.
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Window Tint
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Auto Repair
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Auto Repair
Downtime Costs More Than Maintenance
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Auto Repair
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Auto Repair
Why “Pad Slapping” Is Not a Complete Brake Repair
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Auto Repair
The Back-to-School Vehicle Checklist Parents Actually Need
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Auto Repair
Mid-Summer Maintenance: What July Heat Does to Your Vehicle
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Tips
What a Kansas Winter Does to Your Vehicle
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Tips
What Engine Oil Actually Does
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Auto Repair
Stop on a Dime: Why Cold Weather Demands Healthy Brakes
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Tips
Why Replacing Your O₂ Sensor at 100,000 Miles Can Save You Thousands
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Car care
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Car care
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Tips
Back-to-School Car Safety Checklist in Hillsboro, KS
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Car care
Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Car Care & Your Dealership Alternative
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Tips
June Car Care: Is Your Vehicle Ready for Summer Adventures?
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Tips
Keep It Running: Why Oil Changes Matter More Than You Think
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Tips
Spring Into Action: Why Spring is the Best Time for Car Maintenance
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Car care
Fair, Honest Auto Repair in Hillsboro, KS
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Car care
Keep Your Car Happy: Essential Maintenance Tips
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Tips
Winter Car Care Tips
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Car care
Why a Leaking Valve Cover Gasket on a 2012 Nissan Altima is a Bigger Problem Than You Think
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Tips
Brace Your Ride for Winter: Essential Winter Car Care
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Auto Repair
Pad Slapping: The Cheap Brake Job That Costs You Twice
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Tips
Halloween Safety Tips from Moxie Auto Care
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Car care
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