181 North Railways Street, Okotoks

Car Care Tips

Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)

Sunday 9th of November 2025

drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes w

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Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)

Sunday 2nd of November 2025

More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer.  A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years.Â

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Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)

Monday 27th of October 2025

ride. Thank your shocks and struts. The two parts are similar.  Some cars have shocks in the rear, and struts in the front.  Others have struts a

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For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Calgary)

Wednesday 22nd of October 2025

Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brak

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Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)

Sunday 12th of October 2025

ice.  But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine.

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Knowledge is Power (Battery Testing)

Sunday 5th of October 2025

d. Now you’re stranded, may have to get a

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The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)

Sunday 28th of September 2025

As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer.  Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're won

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A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

Sunday 21st of September 2025

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered.  But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right.  Those are not good signs and sho

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181 North Railways Street, Okotoks