Oakville Auto Repair

Ahhh it's summer...finally!! You're just about to head to the cottage, and you turn on the A/C and it's sort of cool. Hey, wasn't it colder last year when you used it? YES, wonder why? The refrigerant gas that is used to operate the system depletes over time, on average about 10% per year. There is no published maintenance schedule for your A/C system. So we recommend that a system check up every 2 years is a good idea. A little peace of mind goes a long way. Keep cool, Cheers Mark

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

Independent Service Is More SatisfyingMore customers are satisfied with the work of independent mechanics than with that of dealership mechanics. People who took their car to an independent mechanic for maintenance were generally more satisfied than those who went to a dealership, according to a Consumer Reports survey involving 349,000 vehicles. Eighty-four percent of owners reported being very satisfied with maintenance performed at independent shops compared with 77 percent at dealerships. Most customers agreed that their independent shop was "very thorough and thoughtful, and always gives a good sense of how important something is to fix." Among owners whose cars needed repairs and maintenance, the difference in satisfaction with dealers and independent shops was even more pronounced: 75 percent were very satisfied with independents vs. just 57 percent with dealerships. Bring your vehicle into Mark's Auto Service next time ... read more

We have added "Mark's Truck Centre" a full service Truck and Trailer repair facility, to our Car division, so now we can take care of our larger fleet's that would normally take ther 18 wheelers to a diffent location for servicing, I would like to introduce to you Pete Naughton as my manager, Pete comes from the trucking industry and brings with him alot of experience from Canada as well as the UK. We started Mark's Truck Centre in October 2010 and have been growing ever since. We can be reached at Mark's Truck Centre 905-844-2389 Thanks Mark

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

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 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

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

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