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Why You Shouldn’t Buy Used Tires (updated)

September 6, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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Every driver knows that the car's cost will add up over time. Just when you’ve replaced your battery, you learn that it’s time for an alignment. Right after you’ve replaced some belts, you find out that you need new tires. Treating your car well and getting the recommended maintenance on time is the best way to protect your car from unexpected repairs. However, you can’t avoid all these expenses. After all, tires don’t last forever, no matter how often you balance and rotate them, so you may be tempted to try to save money by purchasing used tires instead. However, this is always a bad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Auto Repair, Cambridge, ON, Car Maintenance, CRS Automotive, Hamilton, Safety Tips, Tires Tagged With: Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Car Tires, CRS Automotive, Hamilton Ontario, Safety Tips

13 Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques

January 10, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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Driving in a fuel-efficient manner is good not only for your car and other traffic participants, but also for your wallet and the environment. Yes, the Carbon Tax also gets the latter two points across, but every individual must be willing to go through with the change in order for it to be successful. In that sense, adjusting our driving habits can go a long way. With modern cars, you are already driving more fuel-efficiently as they cave certain features and capabilities previously unavailable and nature-friendly. However, that in itself is not enough. Here is how to save fuel when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Carbon Tax, CRS Automotive, Driving Tips, Safety Tips, Tires, Trusted Mechanic Cambridge, ON, Trusted Mechanic Hamilton Tagged With: Canada, Car AC System, Car Air Condition, Car Tires, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Tax, CRS Automotive, Driving Tips, Fuel Economy, Mechanic Hamilton, Safety Tips

5 Best All-Season Tires You Can Drive With in the Winter (updated)

January 5, 2022 By CRS Automotive

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Winter is here! Regardless of whether or not you enjoy the snowy delights of the white season, you must prepare for it by getting the best all-season tires in snow conditions. Get winter tires, have the battery tested, check the fluids, keep the windshield clear, inspect all car lights, add a coat of wax, build an emergency kit and you are all set for winter! If you dread spending too much time meddling with your car, just remember that taking care of all of these little things will lessen the influence cold weather has on your car during the winter months. Moreover, it will also help you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Car Maintenance, CRS Automotive, Tires, Trusted Mechanic Cambridge, ON, Trusted Mechanic Hamilton, Winter Car Care Tagged With: All Season Tires, Car Maintenance, CRS Automotive, Hamilton Ontario, Mechanic Hamilton, Winter Car Maintenance, Winter Tires

4 Signs it’s Time for New Car Tires

June 25, 2020 By CRS Automotive

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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...]

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20 Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint at Home

November 25, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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If you care about CO2 emissions and want to comply with the Carbon Tax as much as possible, it’s not enough to just drive an electric car or a hybrid vehicle, you ought to implement a whole lifestyle change. You can buy local produce and carry a reusable (cloth) bag, wear clothes for a few seasons and buy new appliances, insulate your home and shift to environment-friendly heating sources, etc. read our new blog post to find all the ways you can make your habits and actions matter. Food 1) Try to eat low on the food chain - mostly fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and the like. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Cambridge, ON, Car Maintenance, Carbon Tax, Electric Cars, Hamilton, Tires Tagged With: Canada, Car Maintenance, Car Tires, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Tax, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Economy, Hamilton Ontario, Hybrid Cars

Do Electric Vehicles Work Well During Winter? (Infographic)

November 18, 2019 By CRS Automotive

Do Electric Vehicles Work Well During Winter featured

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

What to Do When Your Car Is Hydroplaning in the Rain

September 23, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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Rainy (fall) weather can be a particularly difficult time for drivers, especially if they are less experienced in driving in this kind of conditions (or in general). Nearly half of all traffic accidents - 46% - happen because of wet driving conditions. The main problem is not the ponds that are created in the streets whenever it rains, whether it’s a downpour or a sprinkle, but the fact that any kind of damp film between the tires and the road surface can cause the vehicle to “float” or hydroplane. This can lead to the inexperienced driver panicking and making a serious mistake which can lead … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Cambridge, ON, Driving Tips, Hamilton, Safety Tips, Tires, Trusted Mechanic Cambridge, ON, Trusted Mechanic Hamilton Tagged With: Car Brakes, Car Tires, Car Wheels, Driving Tips, Fall Driving Tips, Mechanic Hamilton, Safety Tips

How to Tell Your Car Needs Alignment (Infographic)

September 16, 2019 By CRS Automotive

How to tell your car needs alignment featured

Regular car maintenance is a must if you want to avoid vehicle malfunctions and road accidents, and one of the things to pay attention to certainly is alignment. It can be caused by a variety of things - potholes, curbs, worn suspension, problems with the steering system, etc. During a visual check of your car, you can even spot the signs of misalignment by simply looking at your tires, but the feel of the car itself during the drive is a tell-tale sign that something is wrong. However, leave the diagnosing to pros, and drive your car over to your trusted mechanic for a check-up the moment you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Car Maintenance, Driving Tips, Safety Tips, Tires, Trusted Mechanic Cambridge, ON, Trusted Mechanic Hamilton, Wheels Tagged With: Car Maintenance, Car Tires, Car Wheels, Driving Tips, Infographic, Mechanic Hamilton, Safety Tips

10 Spring Car Care Tips (Infographic)

May 13, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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You have survived the winter and so has your car, but now it needs some TLC to bounce back into the automotive pet you know and love. After the harsh Canadian winter - and with the first rays of sunshine - it’s up to you to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Wash the exterior, clean the interior, check all the systems that tend to suffer the most in the winter and your car will not only be grateful - so to speak - but you will be able to fully enjoy all it can offer. Take a look at our new infographic to get the 10 essential spring car care tips and get to work. Or you could just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice, Cambridge, ON, Car Maintenance, Hamilton, Spring Car Care, Tires, Wheels Tagged With: Advice, Canada, Car Interior, Car Maintenance, Car Tires, Car Wheels, Car Window Washing, Hamilton Ontario, Infographic, Spring Car Care

How to Store Tires Properly

April 8, 2019 By CRS Automotive

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With the winter finally being over - at least officially - our automotive pets surely can’t wait to be properly cleaned, to have their fluids checked and replenished and other major systems being examined by your trusted mechanic. However, the first thing that comes to mind to most drivers when the seasons change is replacing seasonal tires. Given the size of the investment high-quality tires can be, it’s important to store tires properly after taking them off to make sure they don’t lose their characteristics and thus prolong their lifespan. 1) During normal use, tires accumulate brake … [Read more...]

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