Last week we covered some common questions we get asked a lot at CSR, but we forgot to answer one: is warming up your car in the winter really necessary? Whether you warm up your car because you’re afraid it might harm the engine if you don’t or just because you really don’t like getting […]
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“Do I Need Synthetic Oil” And Other Common Car Questions
As mechanics, we hear all kinds of questions. Some are common, such as “do I need synthetic oil,” whereas other are a bit more random. No matter how odd or obscure, we’re always happy to answer your questions. But to save some time, we’ve compiled the common car questions we get asked most, and answered […]
Are Winter Tires Worth It?
If we know anything as Canadians, it’s that when winter hits we’ll be dealing with snow, snow and more snow for months. That means snowy, icy roads that make for some pretty treacherous driving conditions. Unfortunately, as mechanics, we see the evidence of this on a daily basis. What’s our best advice? It’s plain and […]
Why Putting Off Car Repairs is a Bad Idea
As mechanics, we’re well aware that no one likes to have to deal with car repairs. Not only do they cost money, bringing your car into the shop can leave you without a vehicle, which can be inconvenient. That’s often why people put those repairs off when the car still gets them from point A […]
