Winter in Calgary brings cold temperatures, icy roads, and an important question for drivers: How long should you warm up your car before hitting the road? Many Calgarians grew up with the idea that warming up your car for several minutes in winter is essential to protect your engine. However, with advancements in automotive technology, this belief…
Your car’s engine is a complex system of components working in harmony. One of the most critical players in this system is the serpentine belt. If you’re a Calgary driver, understanding this belt’s function can help you stay ahead of costly repairs and unexpected breakdowns. Let’s explore what a serpentine belt is, how it differs…
Regular vehicle maintenance is essential for several reasons. First and foremost, it ensures your safety and the safety of your passengers. By performing routine maintenance, you minimize the risk of unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions while driving, which can lead to accidents or roadside emergencies.
Additionally, regular maintenance helps prevent minor issues from escalating into major…
As winter approaches, pickup truck owners are often confused that they need Winter tires for pickup trucks or not. Winter tires for pickup Trucks provide good traction and grip on snowy, cold, and icy pavements. We’ll explore the benefits of winter tires, the differences between winter tires and tire chains, when to make the switch to Winter…
Driving a car in Canada includes various challenges and one of them is ensuring your tires can perform in specific weather conditions. Due to weather changes, many people prefer to use seasonal tire change service. To help you know which tires are good to go in summer, fall, or spring and which tires require you to…
Buying a car is easy but maintaining it is difficult. Canadians love their vehicles and consider them to be a part of their family.
They pay attention to a lot of things in their cars. Some of them are:
Wear and tear of tires
Air pressure in tires
Battery replacement
Coolant levels and replacement
Motor…
Do you find your vehicle or its steering wheel shaking or vibrating frequently when you apply brakes while driving? Worn out brake rotors are most likely to be the cause of this. Just like you focus on transmission oil change, engine oil change, and battery replacement to keep the vehicle running seamlessly, brake rotors are…
Steering wheel vibration or shaking is a cause of concern for any vehicle owner. You control your car on the road through a steering wheel. A vibrating steering wheel is an indicator that there is something wrong with your vehicle. It can be a worn out part or misaligned wheels or even issues with the…
For car owners in Calgary, a dead battery can be a common but challenging issue, especially during the cold winter months. When you find yourself with a car that won’t start, knowing the cost of a battery boost service can be crucial for making a quick and informed decision. This blog post aims to provide…
Maintaining a vehicle’s braking system is very much important for safety purposes. Choosing the right brake fluid is crucial. The difference between DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid can impact the performance and safety of your car. Let’s know the differences between these two types of brake fluids.
What is Brake Fluid?
Brake fluid…
Winter driving in Calgary can be a challenge. Snowy roads, icy patches, and subzero temperatures put your vehicle—and your tires—to the test. To ensure safe driving, winter tires with proper tread depth are essential. But how do you know when your tires need replacing? The good news is you don’t need fancy tools to check…
Winter is that time of the year when the problem of a dead battery is quite common with car owners living in Canada. If the battery is relatively old, an vehicle battery replacement is the perfect option.
What if the battery is relatively new? Do you still need a battery replacement?
If your car battery is in…
