Helmkamp Auto Service
405 West Bethalto, Bethalto, IL 62010 618.377.6821

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The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: Mar 12, 2020

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Bethalto drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungus...
Published on: Jan 05, 2018

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Bethalto that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively ne...
Published on: Dec 27, 2015

Simple Answers from Helmkamp Auto Service: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?Helmkamp Auto Service Answer:A ...
Published on: Feb 21, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Bethalto

{{ image('Mjk4') }} IL air quality affects Bethalto drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air...
Published on: Jun 26, 2012