A number of drivers like to have their cars spick and span at all times. That doesn’t mean the others don’t take (good) care of their vehicles, it just means that certain people like to have, see and drive an immaculately clean car ALWAYS. They perform regular car maintenance, clean it thoroughly at least once a day, wax it and don’t let you get in with muddy shoes and food in your hands. That being said, even if you do not fall into this category, you must have had your car waxed at least once in your driving lifetime - or may have done it yourself - which could have caused you to wonder how … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Car Survive Summer Heat
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...]
5 Ways Hot Weather Affects Your Car (Infographic)
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...]
5 Reasons Your Car A/C System Blows Warm Air
You know that feeling when it’s boiling hot outside and you can’t wait to get into your car and blast the A/C unit? You’re just itching to be surrounded by all that amazing coolness so that you can feel like yourself again. There’s nothing quite like it, right? Then you get in, close the car door behind you, turn the A/C on and it blows hot air! You are a rare breed if you don’t Hulk out right there on the spot. So, what could be behind the disaster that has befallen you? If you have been a neglecting your car a bit before the summer’s arrival (read 8 spring care tips for your car), … [Read more...]