Oakville Auto Repair

It’s time for winter tires and with forecasts of a cold and snowy fall and winter season, don’t delay in getting prepared! While most new vehicles are equipped with all-season tires from auto manufacturers, there is a definite difference between all-season and winter tires. In light snow road conditions, all-season tires provide enough traction, but in heavy snow, slush, and ice conditions, winter tires are the proven answer to better road grip, cornering, braking and overall handling. In one recent independent tire test, a BMW equipped with ani-lock brakes and winter tires stopped in 17.28 meters (59 feet) on a snow-packed road, while the same vehicle with all-season tires did not stop for another 9.17 meters. Testing of acceleration and cornering determined that vehicles equipped with tires designed specifically for winter driving out-performed all-season tires in every test. Even vehicles equipped with traction control and stability systems achieved safer and mor ... read more

With the winter season fast approaching, it's that time of year to get your car geared up with Winter Tires. Winter tires' treads have more biting edges for better grip on snow and ice, while their softer compound remains flexible even in extremely low temperatures. Learn more by watching Winter Tire Demonstration videos here!

The Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) is a national non-profit charitable organization dedicated to to raising funds for research across Canada to eradicate breast cancer. They fund projects aimed at the early detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. BCSC truly believes that every dollar donated to research brings us one step closer to a cure. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) for every online appointment scheduled for the month of October. Schedule your Online Appointment Here. When booking an appointment online, please select the charity you want to donate to from the Charity Drop-Down Box. Thank you for helping Mark's Auto Service support the Breast Cancer Society of Canada! Learn more about BCSC on their website at http ... read more

The sticker price is only the starting point. Do you know what you really pay for your vehicle?Your biggest vehicle expense? Your No. 1 cost of ownership? Depreciation, of course. “For the consumer, selecting a vehicle with a lower depreciation rate will reduce their overall cost-of-ownership,” says Canadian Black Book executive vice-president Larry Shred, whose company has long been a reliable source for used-car values. The CBB is used by dealers as a pricing guide to help them determine trade-in values. But savvy car shoppers can use the CBB’s “Trade-in Value” estimator (canadianblackbook.com) to calculate depreciation. By doing so, you can determine how much value your car loses over time – and get moving down the road to a complete understanding of what you’re paying for your daily driver. Figures in chart are dollars per kilometre. Source: Canadian Automobile Association and Glob ... read more

In as little as two years on the road, headlight lenses can become so cloudy that they reduce visibility during nighttime driving. Problem The need for headlight restoration is growing exponentially as most vehicles built after the early '90s were equipped with acrylic rather than glass headlight lenses. Unlike glass lenses, acrylic lenses are susceptible to clouding, yellowing and fading without proper care and maintenance. In as little as two or three years on the road, headlight lenses may become so cloudy that they reduce visibility during nighttime driving. It is a problem that affects nearly every vehicle make and model, foreign or domestic. Solution BG LenzSaver™ Headlight Restoration removes scratches and discoloration, restores the lens to like-new optical clarity with a new UV protectant in under an hour! Watch a headlight transformation in five easy steps in ... read more

Faded headlights can decrease your visibility on the road. Plastic headlight lenses become discolored and hazy due to exposure to exhaust fumes, sunlight, chemicals used in washing, etc. Mark's Auto Service uses BG LenzSaver ™ to restore and maintain the original clarity. We offer complete head and tail light restoration! Unlike any other headlight service, the patented BG LenzSaver™ process chemically bonds a unique UV protectant to the lens surface and its substrate levels, providing ultimate headlight protection

Summertime is a busy season with family holidays and lots of activities. But like many times of the year, it is important to continue supporting local charities and non-profit groups that are helping our community every day. Small businesses like ours are vital to charities and community outreach programs because we are able to support a wide variety of groups based on your valued business. It's important for us to give back to our local groups that are providing help with food and clothing programs, assistance to the elderly, youth programs, and many others. The old saying that "Charity Begins at Home" is important to us because it is generally grassroots efforts from local citizens and small businesses that provide both money and services to groups that rely on our support to provide assistance to those in need. We are proud to support local charities like Canadian Red Cross Oakville, Community living Oakville, Oakville Kiwanis Club, and Oakville ... read more

Giving of your time and money to charities and community organizations is one of the most important elements of our society. The philosophy of giving dates back to early times, when those with resources helped those in need - and that is just as vital in today's environment. Donating time to charities or worthy organizations, from those that provide services to the poor or helping coach a youth sports team, allow each of us to give back and help others. In the process, it allows us a sense of satisfaction and our donation of time or money can make an immense difference in someone's life. There are many causes that require volunteers and donations today in order to provide important services to those in need. Some are grassroots groups working in local neighborhoods, while others are making a difference on a global basis assisting those plagued by famine or nature's fury. We have made it easy for you to donate to the cause of your choice. When your u ... read more

Effective Immediately there are new procedures for our Loyal Customers to obtain Roadside Assistance Benefits. You will need to have your Marks Auto Service Rewards Card in order to obtain service. If you cannot locate your Marks Auto Service Rewards Card please visit the shop for a replacement. Our phone system will prompt you to enter your 8 digit pin number from the back of the Rewards Card. You will be prompted to enter your phone number including area code (10 digits) in case you need to be called back. The number you enter into the system must be the same as the number you give to the Roadside Assistance Dispatcher. Roadside Assistance Benefits expire after 1 year unless you have returned to the shop for service at least one additional time following activation of your benefits. Marks Auto Service reserves the right to modify or terminate benefits at any time following notification via email. We hope you never need to use your Roadside Assistance Benefit ... read more