How many times have you experienced a punctured tire on the road? Too many? That’s what most drivers would say! But more the important question is when that happened, were you able to continue your journey reasonably quickly afterward? Those of you who have answered YES - well done, guys! Being your own mechanic is quite an accomplishment. And… This infographic is not for you. Drivers who have had to wait for the assistance on the road - stick around, learn how to repair a punctured tire in these 8 simple steps. Now that you’ve repaired your punctured tire yourself, think of your … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Car Maintenance
A busy lifestyle can make you completely lose track of regular car maintenance. When you can’t even remember the last time you took care of your own needs, those of your vehicle seems like the least important thing in the world. Yet, if it let you down in your time of need, you would get mad at the car, not yourself, right? Well, that’s why they say it’s better to be safe than sorry. 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. We have prepared 5 arguments in favor … [Read more...]
How to Keep Car Cooling System Healthy
No, we are not talking about the Air Conditioning System. It isn’t about keeping your person cool. It’s about keeping your engine cool. 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. Well, keeping it cool is maybe a simplistic way to say it, as the engine never really gets cool while working. But it should at least be kept from overheating. It toils at insanely high temperatures and needs an external source of cooling to keep it running. Wait, how come that … [Read more...]
4 Quick Tips About Spark Plugs
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...]
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...]
8 Crucial Items You Should Always Have in Your Car
USB sticks, fast food flyers or a spare torque are things that may come in handy sometimes, but today we are talking about crucial items. That is - all the things that you will eventually thank yourself for having in your car. There are myriads of different tools. How to decide which ones are crucial? Read this list and you’ll never ask this question again. Most of these things are cheap, so money is not an excuse for not having them. Just one remark before we start - if you’ve bought a used car, open up the trunk and check if there are a few things that should have come with it - the … [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...]
