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Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires (Infographic)

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Ladies and gentlemen, winter has come! For better or worse, it’s time for you - conscientious drivers - to change tires on your cars. However, since many of you are torn between replacing your all-season tires for the winter ones, we are here to solve this problem for you. Take a look at our new infographic and see when, where and why you should use winter tires as opposed to all-season tires. Think of your safety and choose your tires wisely. If you have any further mechanical issues, bring your car to us. Visit us today - our auto repair shop is in … [Read more...]

Being a Trusted Mechanic Runs in This Family

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If you treat your car as part of your family, then you don’t allow just anyone to service it. You want a trusted mechanic, people who have plenty of experience, but are also up to speed with current industry developments. You want technicians who aren’t just there to take money out of your pocket, but have your needs and requirements in mind. You want mechanics who work hard to earn your trust that you are getting the best service and are always safe on the road in the vehicle they have serviced.  For those of you who live in Hamilton and Cambridge, ON, CRS Automotive can be that mechanic … [Read more...]

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather?

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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! Note: You can bring your car anytime to our auto service shop in Hamilton to check if it's ready for winter. Our … [Read more...]

7 Ways Cold Weather Affects Your Car

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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.  Note: You can bring your car anytime to our auto service shop in Hamilton if you want to prepare for a less-stress winter. Our professional licensed mechanics can help. 1) Corrosion As you know from your science classes, metal doesn’t like low temperatures as they cause it to shrink – and … [Read more...]

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Car Maintenance

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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...]

4 Quick Tips About Spark Plugs

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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

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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

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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

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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...]