Car & Vehicle Repair Blog Ottawa
Tips for test driving a new car
Tips for test driving a new car. First, before you even think about going for a test drive you need to do some preliminary research on the car you want to buy in Ottawa. Read up on road tests and new car ratings on the vehicles that interest you. You also want to...
How Can Cold Weather Damage Your Car?
How Can Cold Weather Damage Your Car?. All of us living in Ottawa have experienced the brutal winters that send shivers down every bone in our body. As an experienced resident of this lovely city you should also know how the winter months are extremely harsh on your...
Tips For Diagnosing Problems With Your Car’s Air Conditioning System
Tips For Diagnosing Problems With Your Car’s Air Conditioning System. The air conditioning system in your vehicle can be quite a complex issue. There are a number of things that may go wrong with it and cause you and your passengers quite an uncomfortable ride to your...
Some Things You Need To Know From Your Car Owner’s Manual
Some Things You Need To Know From Your Car Owner’s Manual. Your owner’s manual holds a lot of secrets to good car health. We call them secrets because so many people neglect to pay attention to the manual when they get their new car and end up missing out on these...
Things That Can Drain Your Car Battery
Things That Can Drain Your Car Battery. Ever wonder your car’s battery has magically drained out or failed just when you need your car to start? Well, we can assure you that it has nothing to do with magic. It has much more to do with the different factors that affect...
Motorcycle Problems That Happen Very Often
Motorcycle Problems That Happen Very Often . Now there are some things that almost ever motorcyclist or mechanic around the nation has run into. There are some things that happen to almost every motorcycle at some point or another. Here is a list of motorcycle...
Finding The Best Mechanic
Finding The Best Mechanic. We should probably have named this article “Finding The Best Mechanic A.K.A. Motor Vehicle Service Ottawa”. Haha! Yes, we’re the best, but on a serious note, it really is very important for you to give your vehicle top-of-the-line mechanic...
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) vs. 4 WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
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
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...
Have you checked the coolant in your car?
Have you checked the coolant in your car?. Car coolant, also known as antifreeze, is generally a half-and-half mixture of a form of glycol and water. There are both summer coolants and winter coolants and it is important to ensure your car is equipped with the...