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

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What Bethalto Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Jan 18, 2023

Driving on Technology

Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years. And there's a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several driving f...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022

The Helmkamp Auto Service Guide to Safe Towing for Bethalto Drivers

Let's talk about towing safety in Bethalto. Too often Bethalto drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with IL la...
Published on: Jul 19, 2020

Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior. But if your vehicle has a mat it could become a ha...
Published on: Apr 29, 2020

Airbags in Bethalto

After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn’t go off.  Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump.  The rea...
Published on: Oct 24, 2019

Item Most Stolen from Vehicles

What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: Oct 21, 2018

Safe Driving in IL: Eliminating Food Distractions

So, what’s most distracting food in the car?   Is it: A Hamburger? Coffee A Soft Drink Twizzlers Well, all but the licorice makes the top ten, but coffee’s the number o...
Published on: Apr 30, 2018

What Bethalto Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Oct 27, 2016