Posted on 9/25/2013
Seasonal car care planning and preventative maintenance can save you money and time as the weather changes. Article from Mobile1 Timely maintenance does more than keep your vehicle running smoothly. It will save you money in both the short- and long-term because you are improving your vehicle's trade-in value, getting the most out of its mileage, and preventing costly repairs down the road. In addition to keeping cash in your pockets, performing routine maintenance and using quality products can help drivers stay safe through even the nastiest of conditions. Maintenance plays a big role in staying safe - according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about one in eight crashes can be attributed to mechanical defects due to neglected vehicle maintenance.To avoid costly repairs and ensure your safety, prepare for harsh conditions in advance by following a few simple guidelines:Early Fall ... read more
Posted on 9/1/2013
Our September Charity of the Month is the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville.Mark's Auto Service will donate $4.00 to the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville for every online appointment scheduled this month. 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 Canadian Red Cross - Oakville! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.redcross.ca
Posted on 8/1/2013
Our August Charity of the Month is the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville.Mark's Auto Service will donate $4.00 to the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville for every online appointment scheduled this month. 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 Canadian Red Cross - Oakville! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.redcross.ca
Posted on 8/1/2013
How did we ever get along without air conditioning in our cars? It's a feature we take for granted until, suddenly, it's blowing hot air. In the past few years, many owners have discovered that fixing an inoperative air conditioner can cost a few hundred dollars or more, depending upon the make and model of vehicle. The reason is that the old standby R-12 refrigerant, trade named DuPont Freon, has been replaced by R-134a. Touted as being environmentally safer than its predecessor, R-134a has been standard since '94. If your older vehicle needs major repairs to the air conditioning system you can expect to replace refrigerant and the oil in the compressor in addition to the old components. You also may need to install a retrofit conversion. Do not allow anyone to mix refrigerants. They're not inter-changeable. You cannot add R-134a to your older air conditioner without first flushing the system. Further, according to Car Care Canada, some substitutes ... read more
Posted on 7/1/2013
Our July Charity of the Month is the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville.Mark's Auto Service will donate $4.00 to the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville for every online appointment scheduled this month. 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 Canadian Red Cross - Oakville! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.redcross.ca
Posted on 6/1/2013
Our June Charity of the Month is the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville.Mark's Auto Service will donate $4.00 to the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville for every online appointment scheduled this month. 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 Canadian Red Cross - Oakville! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.redcross.ca
Posted on 5/20/2013
In the month of May we take a break away from automotive writing and focus on what's more important at this time of the year. That is BBQ'ing, or to some people, "Grilling!" We have attached a simple but great Rib Recipe and I hope you all have some family time over the summer weekends to sit around the back yard with a drink and some great food. Cheers, Mark - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Recipe - RIBSIngredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon onion power 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika Lightly salt and pepper to taste 3 pounds baby back pork ribs 1 cup barbeque sauce / or like we do - Slobber it on...Mmmmm (Our Favourite is BULLS EYE - Honey Garlic for Ribs and Original for Wings) Directions: Preheat a gas grill for high heat, or arrange charcoal briquettes on one side of ... read more
Posted on 5/15/2013
Be Car Care Aware! Celebrate May - Canadian Car Care Month by bringing your vehicle into Mark's Auto Service Today! Book your appointment online! Learn more a www.carcarecanada.ca.
Posted on 5/1/2013
Our May Charity of the Month is the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville.Mark's Auto Service will donate $4.00 to the Canadian Red Cross - Oakville for every online appointment scheduled this month. 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 Canadian Red Cross - Oakville! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.redcross.ca