Being able to see what's happening in front of your car is crucial to your safety, so maintaining the wiper blades on your vehicle should always be a priority, even more so during the spring months where rainfall is much higher in Ontario. Here's what you need to know about picking a new set of wiper blades for your vehicle. Tips on choosing new wiper blades: Types of wiper blades Wiper blades come in all shapes and sizes, and manufacturers are continually developing new materials and improving designs to give you better visibility in wet conditions. Conventional wiper blades … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2020
4 Signs it’s Time for New Car Tires
New car tires can be one of the priciest aspects of car maintenance, but worn, cracked or damaged tires are a recipe for disaster. To ensure that your car is road-worthy and safe to operate, you’ll need to check your tires periodically and replace them when they display these following signs: When should I get new car tires? Tread depth The tread depth is what gives your car grip on the road, giving the tires traction to avoid slipping in wet conditions. The tread effectively moves water away from the part of your tires that need to grip on the road, so there is better contact, which … [Read more...]
Car maintenance: Check and change your car’s oil
While most aspects of car maintenance should be left to the professionals, there are some maintenance tasks that you can perform yourself, including checking and changing your car’s oil. Here’s how we at CRS Automotive in Hamilton and Stoney Creek, Canada recommend you do it. Car maintenance items you’ll need to check and change your car’s oil Gather your supplies, including: Vehicle user manual Protective gear including safety glasses, and old clothing Cleaning rags Wrench set with a box end wrench Oil drain pan or something similar to catch the drained oil Container and a funnel … [Read more...]
Signs it’s time for new car tires
