In order to be able to enjoy driving your car during the winter, you need to make sure it runs as it should. It stopping in the middle of a snowflurry and freezing cold weather is not an option, so make sure your automotive pet is in good condition. November is the perfect time to prepare your car for winter weather and here is how to do it. Some things you can do on your own, but to be completely sure your car functions properly during the fast-approaching winter, come to your trusted mechanic here at CRS Automotive. We are expecting … [Read more...]
Financing a Used Car in Canada
Financing a brand new car in Canada is not as easy for everyone as it might seem – simply, not everyone can afford it. That is why a big chunk of car buyers tends to turn towards the dealerships that sell used cars. One of the reasons is that buying a used car gives you a means of transportation from point A to point B, but also gives you fewer things to worry about than with buying a new car – the wear and tear, the cost of certain parts, the (un)intentional scratching… And while you need less money to buy a used car than a new one, if you need financing to do it, that usually means the car … [Read more...]
Car Buying: Is It Important Where It’s Produced? (Infographic)
With the biggest players in the automotive industry moving their manufacturing and assembling facilities to South-East Asia, namely China, and other parts of the world with cheaper labor, one question is raised. Are the cars made outside of North America the same quality as those produced in the core country? When the labor is cheap, does the quality suffer? And ultimately - do the buyers care? Take a look at our newest infographic to see whether car buyers find it important where a car is produced. Come to our Cambridge, ON location and check out the vehicles in our offer. We are … [Read more...]
Bertha Benz: The First Driver in the World
Do you know who invented the first car with an internal combustion engine? We assume that’s an easy question for all your car and history buffs out there. And the correct answer sure is – Karl Benz! Congratulations! But did you know that none of that would have even been possible if it wasn’t for one woman? That woman’s name is Bertha – Bertha Benz – Karl’s wife. This is her story. Bertha Benz was born on May 3rd 1849 in Pforzheim, Germany. While being an unmarried woman, she was free to invest her money freely, but several of those companies quickly failed. However, after … [Read more...]
5 Most Reliable Car Models
We can all agree that the most important thing in a car is that it gets you from point A to point B. However, when buying a car, one of the goals for most people is to choose one that will do that with the least amount of hassle. Another is that it does for as long as possible. In that sense, you can expand your car’s durability by maintaining it regularly and driving it reasonably, but why not get a head start by choosing a reliable vehicle to buy? Let’s see which 5 car models have earned the title RELIABLE. Note: You will always find experienced and trustworthy licensed mechanics in … [Read more...]
5 Maintenance Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer
Every time you buy a car, new or already used, one of the things going through your head must be how long you can expect to be driving it. As you may already be aware, the average lifespan of vehicles in Canada is over 10 years, 11.5, to be exact (and prolonging with each passing year). However, with new materials, manufacturing processes and technologies surfacing every few years, cars are becoming increasingly more durable – you just need the will and patience to dedicate to them. That is precisely one of the reasons why some people are still driving cars they bought 20 years ago, and are … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip
In our previous blog post, you’ve had the chance to read about ways to survive driving a car with no A/C in the summer heat. And now, with the summer now nearing its end, heat strokes and dehydration are not there to get you every time you get in your car. So if you haven’t had the opportunity to get out of the city for a little road trip with your friends and family, it not too late. We are here for you with 5 tips for a stress-free road trip (if there even is such a thing). Keep reading! Note: You can bring your car anytime to our auto service shop in Hamilton if you you want to … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Car Survive Summer Heat
Summer heat is great for some things in life – lounging by the sea, working on your tan and having barbeques in between – but rest assured that your car does not share the sentiment. Especially if left in the scorching sun. Most drivers are aware that cold weather affects cars and that they should prepare their vehicles for winter weather every year, but rare are those who do the same when it comes to summer. Mind you, summer heat can be a formidable adversary to every vehicle, so drivers must be diligent in preparing their cars for surviving the summer heat. Here is how to do … [Read more...]
5 Ways Hot Weather Affects Your Car (Infographic)
Elevated summer temperatures can be as hard on your vehicle as on you. The difference is that cars usually either complain, but without attracting much of the driver’s attention or cannot complain until it’s far too late and they just stop when you least need them to. Therefore, to better understand what heat does to your automotive pet, take a look at our new infographic! Be absolutely sure your car doesn’t let you down this summer or anytime in the future. Come to CRS Automotive repair shops in Hamilton today! We are located only 4 min walking South West of Tim Hortons Field and 4 … [Read more...]
Why Do People Still Drive Cars They Bought 20 Years Ago?
There are 2 kinds of people in the world – those who like to change cars as soon as a newer model comes out and those who drive the same car their whole life. Which one are you? And is such behavior justified – in both cases? What do the old-timers have that brand new models don’t? And vice versa, are all the brand new cars really worth the hassle of getting them before anyone else has them? Or is it just a matter of quality and being set in your ways? Let’s examine! Note: You can bring your car anytime to our auto service shop in Hamilton you can use it for long time stress-free. Our … [Read more...]
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