O'Fallon Auto Repair

Sometimes, here at Hillside Auto Repair, we see some amazing cars! Just this week one of them rolled into our garage. A lovely MG Midget! Exterior Interior Some History of the Midget (thank you Wikipedia!) The MG Midget is a small two-seater sports car produced by MG from 1961 to 1979. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the MG M-type, MG D-type, MG J-type and MG T-type. The first version, announced at the end of June 1961, was essentially a slightly more expensive badge-engineered version of the MkII Austin-Healey Sprite deluxe version. The original ‘frogeye’ Sprite had been introduced specifically to fill the gap in the market left by the end of production of the MG T-type Midget as its replacement, the MGA had been a significantly larger and more expensive car with greater performance. Many existing MG buyers turned to the Sprite to provide a modern low-cost sports car and so a badge-engineered MG version reusing the Midget name made sens ... read more

What’s a moped? mo·ped/ˈmōˌped/noun a low-power, lightweight motorized bicycle. Mopeds typically travel only a bit faster than bicycles on public roads, and possess both a motorcycle engine and pedals for propulsion. They are a great and cost effective mode of transportation, as some mopeds claim an exceptional 132 mpg! They are fairly easy to maintain and operate. All of our staff, here at Hillside Auto Repair, can asisst you with that maintenance! What is legal in Missouri? The moped, or motorized bicycle, is an ideal in-between vehicle for those who want to save gas without committing to a motorcycle. Under Missouri law, mopeds are legally “vehicles,” just like passenger cars. As such, they come with their own set of rules and regulations operators must follow. In Missouri, moped operators need a valid driver’s license. According to Missouri law, any two- or three-wheeled vehicle with an automatic transmission and maximum speeds of 30 miles per hour are technically “scooters” or ... read more