Oakville Auto Repair

Toronto Star Wheels Saturday, October 30, 2010. Now is the time to buy winter tires. Not tomorrow, not next week and certainly not next month. The reason for this is that by mid-November, there will be nary a winter tire in the manufacturers’ warehouses. All of the 2010 winter tires will be at dealers and tire distributors. The racks will be empty waiting for next spring’s tires to start trickling in. For the consumer, that means choices in brands and haggling ability over price diminish as the clock ticks. This is especially true if you have a size that is not common. By mid-November, the tire dealer will be telling you what brand you can have and what price you will pay. When you start shopping for winter tires, arm yourself with some basic information. Start by knowing what your tire size, speed rating and load index numbers are. READ MORE

Mark's Auto Service now offers environmentally friendly, Remolded Tires!THE REMOLDING PROCESS Remolded tires use a European technology that was developed about 15 years ago for remolding airliner tires, which is comparable to that used for manufacturing first-generation tires. These tires are top quality ecological tires that have been made new again, often surpassing the durability of new tires — at a lower cost. These tires can be driven at the same speeds, including highway and Interstate speeds, as new tires, with no loss in safety or comfort. Virtually all of the world's airlines use recycled tires. These tires are used on school buses, racing cars, taxis, SUV, trucks, military and federal, provincial, municipal vehicles. These users all know that remolded tires can be depended upon for safe and dependable performance.They are also approved and meet the very stringent demands of the D.O.T. They will stand up t ... read more

Mark's Auto Service now offers environmentally friendly, Remolded Tires!ECO-TIRE MANUFACTURINGRemolds deliver the quality, appearance and warranty equal to new tires. The treads have been designed with 50 years experience, proven for dependable performance with proper and regular maintenance. At up to 50% less than the cost of a new tire you are guaranteed superior performance and value. If you already drive a fuel efficient car — or maybe even a hybrid vehicle — then a remolded tire is for you. You will be actively contributing to reducing the use of fossil fuels without sacrificing safety or performance. And remolded tires come with a warranty that rivals those of traditional tires. What’s more, they are economical, which is rare for high quality ecological products. But that's not all. Most new tires are produced and imported from Asia. In contrast, 90% of the raw materials come from Canada, which limits the da ... read more

St. John Ambulance's mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training (first aid) and community services (health and safety). St. John Ambulance is an integral part of the community offering such unique and innovative programs as; medical first response, disaster response, health and safety related youth programs, therapy dog services, car seat safety, and search & rescue. As a charitable, humanitarian organization, proceeds from St. John Ambulance’s first aid training and first aid product sales directly support these vital volunteer community services programs. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to the St. John's Ambulance Service, Oakville Branch for every online appointment scheduled for the month of November. Schedu ... read more

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