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How Prone Are Electric Cars to Catching Fire? (updated)

October 20, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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"A battery-powered vehicle having a fire incident is newsworthy. A gasoline-powered vehicle having a fire is newsworthy only if it stops traffic,” said Steven Risser, senior research leader at Battelle, a nonprofit research and development firm and one of the leading experts on the risk of fires in electric vehicles So, how prone are electric cars to catching fire exactly? Stick with us to find out! With electric cars catching fire being more featured in the headlines than ever, it’s only reasonable to be concerned about safety in this sense. But, the truth is that electric cars are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Auto Repair, Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Car Makers, Carbon Tax, Electric Cars, Hamilton Tagged With: Auto Repair, Car Battery, Car Brands, Car Maintenance, Carbon Tax, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Gas Vehicles, Hamilton Ontario, Hybrid Cars, Tesla

Diagnose: Why Won’t My Car Start (updated)

September 19, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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It’s a Monday morning, you are late out the door, you get in your car and try to turn it on. Surprise! It won’t start! Do you know how to figure out what’s wrong with your automotive pet? If you have no idea where to begin, it sure will be difficult to repair it. There are a lot of reasons why your car won’t start: – Faulty starter motor – Low voltage/Bad car battery – Bad fuel pump – Faulty crankshaft sensor – Faulty ignition coil – Faulty ignition switch – Faulty ignition relay/main relay. Here is what you can do to get to the bottom of why your car won’t start. Check the car … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Auto Repair, Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Hamilton Tagged With: Auto Repair, Car Battery, Car Engine, Crankshaft Sensor, Fuel Pump, Hamilton Ontario, Ignition Coil, Ignition Relay, Ignition Switch, Starter Motor

11 Must-Know Do’s and Don’ts for Your Car Battery (updated)

May 2, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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A car battery is essential but a lot of people don’t know how to take care of one. Learn the do's and don'ts of car batteries below to ensure your car is in working condition. How long does a car battery last? It’s probably the simplest part of your car. It knocks the vehicle into working mode by infusing the engine with power. It also powers all the electrical devices in your car, such as the music player, lights, chargers, and air conditioning system. When it dies, it leaves you helpless. The car may be otherwise completely healthy, but it cannot move. So, many inexperienced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Auto Repair, Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Kits, Car Maintenance, Dashboard Lights, Hamilton Tagged With: Auto Repair, Car Battery, Car Kits, Car Maintenance, Dashboard Lights, Hamilton Ontario

Do Electric Vehicles Work Well During Winter? (Infographic)

November 18, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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Electric vehicles are an unknown to a lot of people even today - you wonder how far it can travel, how everything works, what maintenance is like, and of course, how much it costs. With winter closing in, one of the questions most frequently asked about cars powered by electricity is also How well can they stand harsh winter conditions (especially in Canada). Take a look at our new infographic for the answer to this question. If you have any issues with your car, or just want to do a checkup, come to our repair shops in Hamilton and Cambridge, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Auto Repair, Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, CRS Automotive, Driving Tips, Electric Cars, Hamilton, Tires, Winter Car Care Tagged With: Car Battery, Car Tires, CRS Automotive, Driving Tips, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Infographic, Winter Driving Tips

How to Drive Safely in the Winter

November 12, 2018 By CRS Automotive

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Winter is a particularly tricky time for driving, especially in Canada. Weather conditions tend to be harsh – with temperatures dropping very low, a lot of snow and ice piling up on the road and vehicles and strong, bone-chilling wind, among other winter delights. As much as it all affects you as a driver, always have in mind that winter weather affects your vehicle as well. If you have a misbehaving vehicle, then your job as a driver becomes even more difficult, because as much as you possess the necessary skills to be a safe winter driver, your car might not let you execute every action you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Car Battery, Car Kits, Car Maintenance, CRS Automotive, Dashboard Lights, Driving Tips, Safety Tips, Tires, Winter Car Care Tagged With: Canada, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Car Wash, Corrosion, Hamilton Ontario, Safety Tips, Winter Car Maintenance, Winter Driving Tips, Winter Tires

November Is the Perfect Time to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather (Infographic)

November 5, 2018 By CRS Automotive

November Is the Perfect Time to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather FEATURED

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...]

Filed Under: Advice, Car Battery, Car Kits, Car Maintenance, Dashboard Lights, Driving Tips, Safety Tips, Tires, Trusted Mechanic Cambridge, ON, Trusted Mechanic Hamilton, Winter Car Care Tagged With: Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Car Wash, Corrosion, Infographic, Mechanic Hamilton, Mechanic Oakville, Winter Car Maintenance, Winter Driving Tips, Winter Tires

How to Help Your Car Survive Summer Heat

August 27, 2018 By CRS Automotive

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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 that. 1) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Cooling System, Driving Tips, Hamilton, Ontario, CA, Safety Tips, Summer Car Care, Tires, Trusted Mechanic Cambridge, ON, Trusted Mechanic Hamilton Tagged With: Car Battery, Car Cooling System, Car Maintenance, Car Tires, Hamilton Ontario, Mechanic Hamilton, Safety Tips, Summer Car Maintenance, Summer Driving Tips

5 Ways Hot Weather Affects Your Car (Infographic)

August 20, 2018 By CRS Automotive

5 Ways Hot Weather Affects Your Car FEATURED

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! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Cooling System, Hamilton, Ontario, CA, Summer Car Care, Tires Tagged With: Car Battery, Car Cooling System, Car Maintenance, Car Tires, CRS Automotive, Hamilton Ontario, Infographic, Summer Car Maintenance

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather?

November 20, 2017 By CRS Automotive

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You know that feeling when it’s nice and cold outside, it’s only just started snowing and you can’t wait to get out and enjoy the winter wonderland? What’s the first thing you do? You bundle up, right? Well, your car doesn’t have the same luxury, so while you are shielded from the cold by a warm jacket, gloves, scarf, hat, boots and whatever else is left in your closet at this point, your car is on its own when it comes to fighting the freezing cold. But, don’t despair! While you cannot exactly wrap up your vehicle, you CAN do a few things to prepare your car for winter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Kits, Car Maintenance, Dashboard Lights, Driving Tips, Hamilton, Safety Tips, Tires, Winter Car Care Tagged With: Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Car Wash, Corrosion, Hamilton Ontario, Winter Car Maintenance, Winter Driving Tips, Winter Tires

7 Ways Cold Weather Affects Your Car

November 13, 2017 By CRS Automotive

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It’s that time of the year when the weather is changing and the temperatures are dropping. If not during the day, then at least during nighttime. Regardless of where you keep your car, in the garage or on the street, you need to be aware of the negative effects it can suffer from cold weather.  1) Corrosion As you know from your science classes, metal doesn’t like low temperatures as they cause it to shrink – and that’s never good in a vehicle. Aside from that, the metal body of your car can be damaged by the salt road crews use to melt the snow on the streets. The more you drive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cambridge, ON, Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Hamilton, Tires, Winter Car Care Tagged With: Car Battery, Car Maintenance, Corrosion, Hamilton Ontario, Tire Pressure Light, Winter Car Maintenance, Winter Tires

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