Car & Vehicle Repair Blog Ottawa

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) vs. 4 WHEEL DRIVE (4WD). AWD? As the name suggests, it’s a vehicle that has the ability to power all of its wheels on-demand or all the time. 4WD? It’s a vehicle with a transfer case between the front angles and the rear ones, which locks them...

Finding a good mechanic for at home vehicle service. Is your car in need of repairs or tire changes and tire service? Do you know where to find a good car mechanic? In the past, word of mouth has always worked for finding a garage and mechanic that will do the job...

Tips To Help You Diagnose Leaks In Your Engine. Your car’s engine may be experiencing some sort of leakage, which may cause your engine to run very low on fluid and sustain quite a lot of damage. You need to figure out where the source of the leak is and what exactly...

Reasons You Should Keep Your Engine Bay Clean. You may not necessarily take it seriously, but your engine bay has a lot to do with the overall effectiveness of your vehicle. We’re going to show you the very important reasons you need to ensure that your vehicle’s...

The Best Tips For Recharging Your Car Battery. Your car battery may not always last as long as you’d like it to, especially if you’re doing certain things with your car, that cause your batteries to drain down. If you do things like leave your headlights on, while...

Improving Your Car’s Performance With 10 Tips. There are some really simple things you can do or get done, that can help you to boost your car’s performance. These car tune ups are basic things that can allow you to get better performance from your vehicle, more...

Windshield Wiper Maintenance . Yes, we know – windshield wipers aren’t the biggest thing you need to worry about when it comes to vehicle maintenance or mechanics, but you must remember that your wipers do serve a purpose, or else they wouldn’t even be there. If you...

Don’t do this to your car!. We know how much money we paid for it. We know how much money we spent customizing it. We know how much money we spent on that last repair, but we still won’t treat our vehicles the right way. We know better, but maybe we just think that...

We've seen it all and here are the most common car repairs. Cars are some complicated machines and a lot of things that can go wrong with them but car repair shops often see the same repairs over and over. Some proper maintenance can save you the future hassle. Here...