One of the most important aspects of day-to-day maintenance is proper tire inflation. It’s also one of the easiest aspect of automotive maintenance. Why: First of all, you need to understand the ... Read More
Harry Hate: McGrath Auto’s Office Linebacker
McGrath Automotive Group has a new quality assurance enforcer in the office. With some "out-of-the-box thinking", Pat McGrath is providing Eastern Iowa new and used car customers with elite customer ... Read More
Shedding Light on the Proposed “Black-Box” Mandate
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced that it plans to make event data recorders, aka the “black boxes”, mandatory on all new cars. As of yet, no new law pertaining ... Read More
Honda Recalls 870,000 Vehicles
Honda announced this week that it is recalling over 870,000 vehicles to address an issue related to roll-aways. The recall mostly affects older cars and vans sold in the US, and includes Odyssey ... Read More
Dodge Charger: Most Powerful Four-Door Under $30k
In a recent study released by Motor Trend, the Dodge Charger SE was chosen as the most powerful four-door car priced under $30,000. While muscle cars are historically sporty two door frames, life ... Read More
Chevy Impala’s Historic Journey
You can’t understand automotive history without knowing the history of the Chevy Impala, one of the best selling cars in America. Traditionally a big, room sedan with style and power, the Impala ... Read More
Kia Sorento Makes a Great Winter Vehicle
Considering an all-wheel drive vehicle for winter? Try the Kia Sorento! Its fully capable off-road machine that delivers passenger space and infotainment features while easily handling Iowa’s snow ... Read More
Business Cars and Trucks Available at McGrath
If you run a business in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or Waterloo, you need to work with McGrath Auto for all your car, truck, and van needs. We understand the needs of a small business, and will help you ... Read More
Pontiac Still Alive at McGrath Auto
In 2010 GM discontinued the Pontiac division to focus on the core brands of Chevy, GMC, Cadillac and Buick. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still find high quality Pontiac cars in Iowa. McGrath Auto ... Read More
F-150’s History Makes it a Favorite Used Truck
The Ford F-150 has been one of the best selling used cars for almost 40 years, and these tough, reliable pickups are now a great buy for people seeking a high quality used truck. While these ... Read More