Auto Repair by Certified Mobile Mechanics in Vancouver, Burnaby, Edmonton
As a car owner you must know that oil changes are just one of the many minor hassles you will go through from time to time, but they’re crucial to keeping your car in good shape. Furthermore, if you don’t change your oil ‘on time’ and with the proper products, it could impact your vehicle’s […]
For many people, a vehicle is a significant investment, often second only in value to a home. After all, your car is your pride and joy and is going to be with you for a long time. And when your car needs work, you will want someone who will get the repair done diligently, and […]
Most of us think that the battery powers the electrics in our car, but that’s not the case really. The battery provides electricity needed for the starter motor to start the car. When the car is running, the alternator is the component that generates energy to feed the electrical system and charge the battery. Q. […]
The dirty oil that comes out of your car … we have to get rid of that. Yep, the transmission fluid too. And the brake fluid. And the dirty parts. Pouring it down the drain is not an option for us. In fact, that used oil is worth something and it’s common practice to sell […]
Before I was involved in the Automotive business, I got oil change deals from Mr. Lube, Jiffy Lube, I got oil changes at Canadian Tire, Midas and Kal-tire and I got oil changes from the dealership. Prices vary a lot. Why is that? How much does an oil change actually cost? A WrenchPatrol Oil Change […]
The most important Vehicle Safety Inspection One of most peoples’ worst fear is having their vehicle break down leaving them stranded, whether it be on a busy highway or at dark in the middle of nowhere. Having your brakes or steering components fail, engine stall or a tire blow out can be extremely dangerous for […]
How do you know if you’re getting a good deal or not? Even if you shop around and ask several mechanic shops for quotes, how do you know if the best price is the best deal. Two Key Questions To Ask Your Mechanic: Does the mechanic use a standard labour time? Vehicle manufacturers like Ford, BMW, […]
When looking for service and repairs, it is always best to provide your mechanic with your vehicle’s VIN number. This helps immediately eliminate any delays or comunication problems about your vehicle, since the VIN has most, if not all of the details embedded. All vehicles today contain a unique VIN number. Here is some information […]
1.) Change Your Fuel Cap – the seals on gas caps can go bad, meaning that gasoline is evaporating into the atmosphere. 2.) Remove Excess Weight From Your Car – if you have unnecessary items (especially heavy ones) in your car, it will have to work harder to accelerate, and burns much more fuel. 3.) […]
TOP 10 REASONS WHY A CAR WON’T START 1. 12V Battery is dead – whether due to lights or accessories left on or battery degradation/sulphation over time, the battery lacks the electrical power to turn the engine over. It also takes more to turn the engine over when fluids are cold and viscous like in the […]