Posted on 5/31/2011
Air Conditioning, which was once considered a luxury, is now a common feature on most cars and vehicles today. While the servicing of modern car air conditioning systems is best left to professionals, you can get the most enjoyment from your A/C system if you know a bit about how it works and what malfunctions you should be on the lookout for. 1. Odd smells coming from the air conditioning may be caused by bacterial build-ups in the A/C system. As your car becomes older, or when the air conditioning system is used infrequently, bacteria, micro-organisms, mold and fungi may start growing, just behind the dash panel on the evaporator causing some very unpleasant odors. Some even claim this can result in headaches and flu like symptom sometimes referred to as "sick car syndrome." This problem can be solved by using an anti-bacterial treatment that destroys the bacteria growth and leaves your car smelling fresh again. 2. If your automobile does ... read more
Posted on 5/30/2011
Our June Charity of the Month is the Rotary Club of Oakville. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to the Rotary Club of 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 us support the Rotary Club of Oakville! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.oakvillerotary.org.
Posted on 5/11/2011
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 5/10/2011
Record Gas Prices Make it Perfect Time to "Be Car Care Aware." With gas prices soaring, Car Care Canada is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work. "Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gasoline is wasted every day by motorists, because simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance is neglected," says Car Care Canada's Marc Brazeau. "Loose or missing gas caps, under-inflated tires, worn spark plugs and dirty air filters all contribute to poor fuel economy." Car Care Canada offers these fuel-saving tips:Vehicle gas caps - In Canada, the provinces with emissions testing programs suggest that this is a common cause for failing an emissions test - yet it is simple and inexpensive to fix. According to US studies, about 17 percent of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or are missing altogether. Under inflated tires - When tires aren't inflated properly it's ... read more
Posted on 5/10/2011
Our May Charity of the Month is the Rotary Club of Oakville. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to the Rotary Club of Oakville for every online appointment scheduled for the month of May. 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 us support the Rotary Club of Oakville! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.oakvillerotary.org.