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Road Ready Road Ready is an auto and detail shop located in Joplin, MO.

06/07/2026

Most major vehicle repairs don’t happen overnight.

Small issues like minor coolant leaks, worn belts, weak batteries, and suspension wear often give warning signs long before they become expensive breakdowns.

Routine inspections can catch problems early, save money, and help keep you safely on the road.

If it’s been a while since your vehicle has been checked over, now is the perfect time.

Road Ready, open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

06/05/2026

A customer came in with a ticking noise and thought they needed an engine. After diagnosis, it ended up being a failed pulley and belt tensioner. A simple diagnosis potentially saved them hundreds or even thousands.

If your vehicle is making strange noises, bring it by for a diagnosis.

Road Ready, open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

This was one was tricky!!! Customer was concerned about a check engine light regarding their transmission. This is a tra...
04/23/2026

This was one was tricky!!! Customer was concerned about a check engine light regarding their transmission.

This is a transmission control module/valve body for those curious what modern transmissions look like internally.

Those orange pieces you see are internal filters/screens designed to catch debris and protect the hydraulic circuits. One was missing the another was damaged!

That’s why proper diagnosis matters before throwing parts at a transmission.

Ford cam phaser rattle? We know that sound all too well.If your truck sounds like a diesel on cold start for a few secon...
04/22/2026

Ford cam phaser rattle? We know that sound all too well.

If your truck sounds like a diesel on cold start for a few seconds, there’s a good chance your cam phasers are on their way out.

Dealerships charge a fortune for this repair—we handle the same job for roughly half the price without sacrificing quality.

Get it fixed before that ‘little rattle’ turns into a bigger problem.

04/21/2026

Yesterday we had the forbidden strawberry milkshake…

Today’s special is the forbidden peanut butter.
That lovely sludge means coolant and oil have mixed. Usually this happens from a blown head gasket, failed oil cooler, cracked block, or other major internal engine issue.

If your oil looks like this, do not keep driving it. Engine damage can escalate fast.

04/20/2026

The forbidden strawberry milk!

This is what happens when your transmission fluid and coolant mix. Typically caused by a faulty transmission cooler.

Customer stated their Jeep was “smoking a little.”We scoped the cylinders and found that it was covered in oil. Safe to ...
04/18/2026

Customer stated their Jeep was “smoking a little.”

We scoped the cylinders and found that it was covered in oil.

Safe to say it wasn’t “a little.” This thing was burning oil like a 2 stroke!

If your vehicle is smoking, burning oil, or misfiring, don’t ignore it. Early diagnosis can prevent much more expensive engine damage down the road. We offer full diagnostic inspections and in-house engine repair/replacement.”

04/17/2026

Customer said the engine had a slight noise…

We turned it over by hand and the timing chains sounded like a toolbox in a dryer behind the front cover.

Diagnosis: definitely not healthy.

04/16/2026

Another GM 6.2 in the shop with failed lifters—this one got bad enough that it crushed the cam lobe.

What starts as a small tick can turn into catastrophic valvetrain damage fast if ignored. By the time this truck made it in, the damage was already extensive.

If your 6.2 starts ticking, misfiring, or losing power, get it checked early before a lifter issue turns into a full top-end rebuild.

Nothing says “simple repair” like removing an entire engine out the bottom of the car because engineers hate mechanics.C...
04/15/2026

Nothing says “simple repair” like removing an entire engine out the bottom of the car because engineers hate mechanics.

Customer dropped off their Ford Explorer with a failed engine—so in went a full motor swap. Just another day at the shop.

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Joplin, MO

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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