Summer heat is great for some things in life – lounging by the sea, working on your tan and having barbeques in between – but rest assured that your car does not share the sentiment. Especially if left in the scorching sun. Most drivers are aware that cold weather affects cars and that they should prepare their vehicles for winter weather every year, but rare are those who do the same when it comes to summer. Mind you, summer heat can be a formidable adversary to every vehicle, so drivers must be diligent in preparing their cars for surviving the summer heat. Here is how to do that. 1) … [Read more...]
Why Do People Still Drive Cars They Bought 20 Years Ago?
There are 2 kinds of people in the world – those who like to change cars as soon as a newer model comes out and those who drive the same car their whole life. Which one are you? And is such behavior justified – in both cases? What do the old-timers have that brand new models don’t? And vice versa, are all the brand new cars really worth the hassle of getting them before anyone else has them? Or is it just a matter of quality and being set in your ways? Let’s examine! It’s thought – by some – that older cars are made of sturdier stuff. As the average lifespan of a vehicle in Canada is … [Read more...]
How People Buy Cars: In Numbers (Infographic)
The way you buy a car differs from one person to the next and depends on your age and income as much as it does on how you look for the car and where. Take a look at our new infographic to see how people buy cars nowadays - in numbers! Come to our repair shops in Hamilton and Oakville and let us be your trusted car dealer and mechanic! … [Read more...]
What to see in Oakville (Ontario, Canada)?
Are you dying to visit Oakville, Ontario? Maybe you’ve passed through Hamilton (or read our previous article about the City of Waterfalls) and wanted to extend your journey and also visit this little nugget of gold? If that’s not the case, we are here to suggest you make sure to not only pass through Oakville but also see what it has to offer the out-of-towners. Oakville is a suburban town situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, in Halton Region - halfway between Toronto and Hamilton and a 30-minute-drive from downtown Toronto. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area and one of the most … [Read more...]
What to see in Hamilton (Ontario, Canada)?
Are you thinking about visiting Hamilton, Ontario? Are you or will you be in its vicinity sometime in the future and like to go exploring little gems like ours? In case you are but haven’t really thought out what you would like to visit or where you would like to stay and eat, we have decided to showcase our city to you and invite you over. The City of Hamilton is located at the west end of Lake Ontario - in Burlington Bay - 68km southwest of Toronto and 66km west of Niagara Falls and the border with the USA. It has the population of about 550.000 people in the city area (750.000 on its … [Read more...]
Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires (Infographic)
Ladies and gentlemen, winter has come! For better or worse, it’s time for you - conscientious drivers - to change tires on your cars. However, since many of you are torn between replacing your all-season tires for the winter ones, we are here to solve this problem for you. Take a look at our new infographic and see when, where and why you should use winter tires as opposed to all-season tires. Think of your safety and choose your tires wisely. If you have any further mechanical issues, bring your car to us. Visit us today - our repair shops are in Hamilton and Oakville! … [Read more...]
Being a Trusted Mechanic Runs in This Family
If you treat your car as part of your family, then you don’t allow just anyone to service it. You want a trusted mechanic, people who have plenty of experience, but are also up to speed with current industry developments. You want technicians who aren’t just there to take money out of your pocket, but have your needs and requirements in mind. You want mechanics who work hard to earn your trust that you are getting the best service and are always safe on the road in the vehicle they have serviced. For those of you who live in Hamilton and Oakville, CRS Automotive can be that mechanic for … [Read more...]
When Is the Best Time to Install Winter Tires?
Are you one of those drivers who is thinking about getting winter tires for your vehicle or are you waiting for the weather warning to make the change from summer or all-season tires to winter ones? If you like to be prepared for the harsh Canadian winter rather than just wake up one morning to fluffy whiteness outside your window, you have probably already done this. But if you are just the opposite and are waiting to replace whichever type of tires you have for winter ones until the very last minute, stick with us to learn when is the best time to do so and why. It’s good practice … [Read more...]
Repair a Punctured Tire in 8 Steps (Infographic)
How many times have you experienced a punctured tire on the road? Too many? That’s what most drivers would say! But more the important question is when that happened, were you able to continue your journey reasonably quickly afterward? Those of you who have answered YES - well done, guys! Being your own mechanic is quite an accomplishment. And… This infographic is not for you. Drivers who have had to wait for the assistance on the road - stick around, learn how to repair a punctured tire in these 8 simple steps. Now that you’ve repaired your punctured tire yourself, think of your … [Read more...]
7 Car Maintenance Tips Every Woman Driver Should Know
Even though the history of a car can be traced back to the second half of the 17th century, the automotive industry is largely focused on the male population, even to this day. When a car is designed, produced and marketed, it is still thought of the male needs it is supposed to satisfy – speed and attractive looks as opposed to safety and durability. Don’t get us wrong, it’s no big surprise. It is men, after all, who get wildly excited about the powerful rumble of the engine and the way the car just flies down the highway when it’s let loose. However, this also means that car maintenance is … [Read more...]
