Service

We’ve all been there. You’re driving along in your car, and you glance down at the dash. Suddenly, your heart skips a beat – the “check engine” light is illuminated. You begin running through worst-case scenarios. Will my car stop running on the highway? Is this going to cost thousands of dollars to fix? Am…

Most of us aren’t exactly mechanically inclined – that’s just a fact. So whether your car needs an oil change, a tire rotation, or more extensive maintenance, chances are that you’ll be bringing it to a mechanic who can take care of it for you. But this can be a problem. Since many of us…

Brakes are the single most important component on your car – and they don’t last forever. Failing to maintain your brakes can lead to permanent damage to your car, or dangerous situations if your brakes fail entirely while you’re on the road. However, it can sometimes be hard to tell when your brakes need servicing,…

If you’ve recently moved to Winnipeg – or anywhere else in Canada – and you haven’t yet experienced the driving conditions of a brutal Canadian winter, you may ask yourself if buying winter tires is worth the investment. Well, let’s answer that question right off the bat. If you live in Canada, you should have…

For those of us who aren’t mechanically inclined, the world of car fluids can be confusing – it often seems like very car system has some kind of fluid required for its smooth operation, and it can be hard to tell which one is which. It can also be hard to understand when you need…

Car’s engine – unsurprisingly – is the most important part of your car, and total engine failure can often mean a catastrophic cost of repair, or can even force you to “total” the car, and buy a new one. Because of this, most engines are extremely durable, and can easily last hundreds of thousands of…

The humble tire is, perhaps, the most often-overlooked part of your car – which is a shame. It’s where the rubber meets the road – literally – and high-quality, well-maintained tires can help you improve your fuel economy, avoid potentially dangerous blowouts, and ensure that your car performs to the top of its ability. So…

If you’re in Winnipeg, spring and summer may seem far off – it doesn’t even usually get above freezing until early April – but it’s never too soon to start thinking about what you’ll have to do to prepare your vehicle for the warmer months. The longevity of any car – new or used –…

You know the routine. Three months go by, you look at the sticker on your windshield, and you realize it’s time for another oil change. You head on into your service station to get it done. As you’re checking out, the attendant asks you a question. “Conventional or synthetic?” You take a look at the…

There are some people out there who will buy a cheap used car and totally drive it into the ground. They’ll neglect basic routine servicing and maintenance like tire rotations until their car is belching out black smoke, dragging its muffler behind it on the highway, and riding around on tires that are so flat…