If you drove a car as much as once in your life, you must have wondered how it actually gets rolling. The engine is not a Perpetuum Mobile. It needs a nudge to get started. Note: You can bring your car anytime to our auto service shop in Hamilton if you are not sure how to fix the problem. Our professional licensed mechanics can help. The engine is a contraption where combustion happens, producing power for the vehicle to move. This is a widely known fact, even with people who find car mechanisms to be treasure troves of intimidating secrets that only a few of us can understand. But … [Read more...]
What to Know About Cleaning Car Windows
However tempted you are to say “It can wait until tomorrow,” you should stop and wash your car’s windows now. It won’t take long - just an hour - and you’ll be able to clearly see what’s happening on the road in front of you. Reduced visibility can really distract you. A couple of weeks ago we published a blog post with some basic recommendations for washing your car’s body. Today we are going to reveal a few things you should know about properly washing the glass without smearing or damaging it. But you might be wondering why spending two hours to clean the glass to the last detail … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Tires
There is no definite answer to the age-old mystery of how long should your tires last. Note: If you need consultation regarding buying new car tires in Hamilton, visit our auto service shop. Our licensed and experienced mechanics can help. It depends on a number of factors, some of which are completely out of your control (such as weather conditions). They can wear out after a couple of years or after 20-30 thousand kilometers, but they can also live and function properly for many years, or even a whole decade. Driving speeds up their aging process, but passivity does the same. They … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Wash Your Car
The spring is here, and we want our cars to look awesome. Except that giving your car a thorough wash isn’t just about good looks. It can save the car’s body in the long run. It’s simple to swing your vehicle by the car wash when your baby looks like it’s been doing a bit of off-roading. However, it isn’t something we should recommend if you are a proud owner of a new or well-preserved car and want it to stay nice for a longer time. Bringing it to a car wash service might seem like a fast and easy solution, but not all easy things are the best. Sure, they splatter your car, but … [Read more...]
8 Spring Care Tips for Your Car
Your car was your most precious companion during the winter months. You didn’t have to freeze out there in the cold or jostle against other people in the crowded public transit. Well, now it’s payback time. Be your car’s friend just like it was yours, and return the same amount of attention and care you were given. Take it to the doctor. Tend to its wounds, if any. And finally, make it tip-top for the adventures to come during the pleasant time of year. 1) Give your pet a nice and thorough spring bath Taking a bath isn’t just about fancy and glossy fresh looks. Once the winter is … [Read more...]
My Auto Shop: Car Maintenance App
Let’s try to guess the answer. I make progress in both of them, but it’s a never-ending process. There’s always something else under the table. Is that right? Wrong. Try again. One time or another, a major glitch is gonna turn up and ruin the moment. Any better? No. You couldn’t be more wrong. There are games without major glitches, and cars are also getting more stable every day. Try again. Huh… I usually play mobile games while waiting for the guys to fix my car. Actually, this is a warm answer, so we’re gonna cut to the chase. Stay with … [Read more...]
7 Possible Reasons Why Your Car Has Bad Fuel Economy
Many people aren’t really sure what L/100km (better known as MPG in the US) is. As soon as they notice that their car devours more and more fuel, they learn the meaning of this acronym all too fast. It stands for Litres Per Kilometres (or Miles per Gallon), that is the fuel economy. In the bottom line, it means how much fuel their car consumes per mile. If it’s low, not only might it hurt our pockets (imagine what it means on a yearly basis). The ecological balance suffers too. Note: You will always find experienced and trustworthy licensed mechanics in our auto repair services shop in … [Read more...]
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