Oakville Auto Repair

Picture the following scenario for a moment: "You're driving on a secluded stretch of road when, out of nowhere, your car decides it's time to take an impromptu break. Suddenly, the engine goes quiet, the electronics flicker off, and you're alone – perhaps for miles. An unsettling calmness blankets the scene." That doesn't sound like an inconvenience; it could be a dire situation. Having a well-equipped car emergency kit isn't about being paranoid—it's about being prepared. In this essential guide, we'll walk you through building a car emergency kit that will be your roadside companion and maybe even a lifesaver.   Immediate Response Items In the heat of an emergency, some items need to be at your fingertips: A First-Aid Kit A robust first-aid kit should include not only band-aids but also antiseptics, painkillers, gauze pads, and bandages for various types of injuries ... read more

Waking up on a beautiful morning, preparing to drive to your favorite spot, only to hear the dreaded clicks and sputters of an engine that refuses to come to life.  A well-maintained engine can mean the difference between a reliable car that's ready when you are and an ornery machine that leaves you stranded. Your car's engine is its heartbeat, and just like your own heart, it needs regular care to run smoothly. Here's a rundown of seven indispensable engine maintenance tips that every car owner should engrave in their minds.   Keep Your Engine Clean The cleanliness of your engine greatly impacts your car's performance. Leaves, dust, and debris can accumulate under your hood and potentially interfere with critical components. Every few months, ensure your engine ba ... read more

It's not just your fingers that might be numb from the relentless icy winds of winter – your trusty car also feels the sting of cold weather. It may not shiver or chatter its components in discomfort, but the plummeting temperatures can wreak silent havoc on every bolt, battery, and belt beneath its frost-covered exterior.  But worry not! We've put together some hot maintenance tips that will keep your vehicle running as smoothly as possible!   Oil & Fluid Check As temperatures dive, oil can thicken, which means your engine might be doing cold morning calisthenics without proper lubrication. Switching to a winter-grade oil with lower viscosity ensures smoother startups and happier engines.  Don't stop there; check transmission flu ... read more

Well winter tires have some advantages over sporty summer tires or even all season tires, mainly they remain softer when the temperature dips below 7 Celsius, and in Ontario we are below that after labour day at night until the end of April. back to the topic "whats involved when mounting my winter rims and tires?"  Well at My shop Mark's Auto Service we always perform a courtesy inspection which includes a short road test. Why? This allows us to test for any warning lights, listen for any noises and get a feel for the brakes and handling. Then drive the vehicle into the shop, for a lift on the hoist, here we will remove the summer wheels, visual inspect the brakes, summer tires and record our findings on a tablet DVI digital inspection, then we will inspect the winter tires, the air pressure, check the winter tire balancing on our Hunter Road Force machine and adjust as necessary, then install and torque the wheels to manufacturer Specificat ... read more