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May 13
1 min

Getting the best fuel economy

When you ask people what they want most out of a new car you generally get two answers, safety and fuel economy. Thanks to the IHSA cars...

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Steve Ek

Mar 1
2 min

The passion behind the coffee

I love everything about coffee but its so much more then a drink, its social.

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Steve Ek

Feb 17
2 min

Winter driving tips

I'm sure it's no secret we have gotten a lot of snow here in Edison Park but having plowed streets is just the start of safe winter driving

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Steve Ek

Jan 1
1 min

The Ek Connection

We want your input, whether it be something like making our waiting room more comfortable or a better way to pick up and drop off cars

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Adapting and growing with new technology

Steve Ek

Dec 10, 2020
1 min

Adapting and growing with new technology

Ek Automotive takes a lot of pride in keeping up with current technologies. We spend small fortunes in diagnostics equipment and software.

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Steve Ek

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

If only we had a crystal ball...

Wouldn’t it be great to have a crystal ball? You wouldn’t have any more unexpected ‘surprises’ in life.

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Steve Ek

Dec 3, 2020
2 min

A Dead Battery is No Fun

The cold weather absolutely ruins batteries but there are some simple and easy tricks to avoid that happening to you.

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Steve Ek

Nov 24, 2020
1 min

A quick thank you

With the year coming to a close I’ve been doing a little bit of reflecting and I wanted to take the time to say thank you.

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Steve Ek

Nov 20, 2020
2 min

Mechanic near me

I didn't open Ek Automotive with the goal of it becoming a nationally known leader of the industry but things happen sometimes.

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Steve Ek

Nov 16, 2020
1 min

Hometown Edison Park

I took advantage of the beautiful weather the other day and enjoyed a drink at a sidewalk table at Que Onda on the corner of Oliphant and...

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Steve Ek

Oct 12, 2020
3 min

Taking a brake from painting

How does spray paint and auto repair have anything to do with each other?

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Buying tires doesn't have to difficult with these few simple tricks

Steve Ek

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

Buying tires doesn't have to difficult with these few simple tricks

You could be the world's greatest online shopper, a coupon ninja, the superstar of the clearance section but I bet you'd still be nervous...

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Trust, care and car washes. The beginners guide to keeping your car forever

Steve Ek

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

Trust, care and car washes. The beginners guide to keeping your car forever

For a lot of people a car is the second biggest investment you'll make behind buying a home. While the idea of a “forever home” is...

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Steve Ek

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

An open letter from Steve

Hello, Steve Ek here from Ek Automotive. There has been a lot of uncertainty lately about the future of our lives, our businesses, and...

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