See an overview of general questions for Maintenance and Repair here.
Category: Basic Servicing & Maintenance
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Can you tell me about your motor oil and fuel system cleaning and reconditioning additive options?
Sure! Read all about our recommended additives here.
How often should I have my tires rotated and balanced?
Approximately every 8-12,000 km. We’d recommend going ahead and have your brakes inspected at the same time since the wheels will be off.
How often should I have my cooling system inspected?
Generally at every oil change is sufficient to take a quick look at hoses and connections, but a more in depth look on older cars is a good idea every 6 months or so. The older the car the more often you should do it. Almost all of the engine overhaul jobs we take in […]
How often should I have my A/C system (evaporator unit) cleaned?
It depends on how often you use your car as well as how bad the air quality/humidity level, but we recommend a similar service interval as your house a/c unit cleaning. Approximately every 6 months to a year, or if you notice other issues such as an unpleasant odor, restricted airflow, or sub par cooling.
How often should I have my brakes inspected?
This depends on your driving habits, but we’d recommend doing it about every 8-12,000km at the same time as having your tires rotated.
When should I have a tune-up service performed?
Most older vehicles with non-electronic ignitions should be tuned every 15-20,000 km. or every year, whichever comes first. Newer cars with electronic ignition and fuel injection systems are scheduled to go from 40,000 km. to as many as 160,000 km. without needing a major tune-up.
How long will an oil change take?
The basic fluids and filters inspection, as well as the oil change, and invoicing should only take about 45 min. If however you decide to do any other recommended servicing or repair items found from our inspection it will take longer depending on work.