Winter is a particularly tricky time for driving, especially in Canada. Weather conditions tend to be harsh – with temperatures dropping very low, a lot of snow and ice piling up on the road and vehicles and strong, bone-chilling wind, among other winter delights. As much as it all affects you as a driver, always have in mind that winter weather affects your vehicle as well. If you have a misbehaving vehicle, then your job as a driver becomes even more difficult, because as much as you possess the necessary skills to be a safe winter driver, your car might not let you execute every action you … [Read more...]
November Is the Perfect Time to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather (Infographic)
In order to be able to enjoy driving your car during the winter, you need to make sure it runs as it should. It stopping in the middle of a snowflurry and freezing cold weather is not an option, so make sure your automotive pet is in good condition. November is the perfect time to prepare your car for winter weather and here is how to do it. Some things you can do on your own, but to be completely sure your car functions properly during the fast-approaching winter, come to your trusted mechanic here at CRS Automotive. We are expecting you! … [Read more...]
4 Reasons People Change Wheel Rims on Their Cars (Infographic)
Wheel rims are an important part of every vehicle, but not crucial for turning on your car when in a pinch, don’t you think? And they come in all shapes and sizes, as they say, right? If that is true, then why do people invest so much time and energy into replacing the original wheel rims on their cars with custom made just after their own taste? Take a look at this infographic and see for yourself! Let us be your trusted mechanic and take care of every single part of your car. Come to our repair shops in Hamilton and Oakville today! We are expecting you! … [Read more...]
Wheel Rims: What They Are and Why They Matter
Steve goes to a car lot to browse and find himself a new car. He walks among all the different vehicles on display, considers their horsepower, fuel economy, size and what not. But there is one car that catches his attention not because it ticks all the boxes on his list of what he is looking for in a car, but because it has the most beautiful wheel rims he has ever seen. Long, clean lines, sturdy constitution, black coat of paint… And the way it complements the car’s overall appearance – he is simply smitten! But what is the deal with wheel rims? What are they and why are they so important in … [Read more...]
5 Most Reliable Car Models
We can all agree that the most important thing in a car is that it gets you from point A to point B. However, when buying a car, one of the goals for most people is to choose one that will do that with the least amount of hassle. Another is that it does for as long as possible. In that sense, you can expand your car’s durability by maintaining it regularly and driving it reasonably, but why not get a head start by choosing a reliable vehicle to buy? Let’s see which 5 car models have earned the title RELIABLE. 1) Honda Civic The Honda Civic has a 2.0-liter base engine and a … [Read more...]
5 Maintenance Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer
Every time you buy a car, new or already used, one of the things going through your head must be how long you can expect to be driving it. As you may already be aware, the average lifespan of vehicles in Canada is over 10 years, 11.5, to be exact (and prolonging with each passing year). However, with new materials, manufacturing processes and technologies surfacing every few years, cars are becoming increasingly more durable – you just need the will and patience to dedicate to them. That is precisely one of the reasons why some people are still driving cars they bought 20 years ago, and are … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip
In our previous blog post, you’ve had the chance to read about ways to survive driving a car with no A/C in the summer heat. And now, with the summer now nearing its end, heat strokes and dehydration are not there to get you every time you get in your car. So if you haven’t had the opportunity to get out of the city for a little road trip with your friends and family, it not too late. We are here for you with 5 tips for a stress-free road trip (if there even is such a thing). Keep reading! 1) Get your car thoroughly checked When something breaks and leaves you stranded on the side … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Car Survive Summer Heat
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...]
5 Ways Hot Weather Affects Your Car (Infographic)
Elevated summer temperatures can be as hard on your vehicle as on you. The difference is that cars usually either complain, but without attracting much of the driver’s attention or cannot complain until it’s far too late and they just stop when you least need them to. Therefore, to better understand what heat does to your automotive pet, take a look at our new infographic! Be absolutely sure your car doesn’t let you down this summer or anytime in the future. Come to CRS Automotive repair shops in Hamilton and Oakville today! … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Car A/C System Blows Warm Air
You know that feeling when it’s boiling hot outside and you can’t wait to get into your car and blast the A/C unit? You’re just itching to be surrounded by all that amazing coolness so that you can feel like yourself again. There’s nothing quite like it, right? Then you get in, close the car door behind you, turn the A/C on and it blows hot air! You are a rare breed if you don’t Hulk out right there on the spot. So, what could be behind the disaster that has befallen you? If you have been a neglecting your car a bit before the summer’s arrival (read 8 spring care tips for your car), … [Read more...]
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