Have you been told your car or truck has a dual ignition system? Or perhaps you’re considering purchasing a used vehicle that has dual ignition? …
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Maybe It’s Not Your Battery: What Can a Bad Engine Ground Cause?
If your vehicle has trouble starting or if certain electrical elements aren’t working properly, you might think your battery is at fault. However, there is …
What Are Aftermarket Modifications? Common Vehicle Changes to Watch Out for with a Used Purchase
If you’re looking for a used car or truck to buy, you may find the seller has made changes to it on their own. We’ll …
How Do Your Turbocharger and Catalytic Converter Work Together?
More and more today, vehicles are coming to market with stock turbochargers, whereas they used to only be found in performance vehicles. You may have …
100,000 Km Service Checklist: What to Expect at This Key Vehicle Milestone
Has your vehicle recently hit 100,000 kilometres or about 60,000 miles on the odometer? If so, it’s time for service with your local Vancouver, BC …
Why Is My Fuel Gauge Not Accurate? Causes and Solutions for an Incorrect Dash Display
Have you ever filled up your car’s tank at a gas station, only to have the fuel gauge on your dashboard read nearly empty or …
How to Test an Engine Block for Cracks: Wet Magnaflux Testing Explained by Automotive Machining Experts
“What is Wet Magnaflux testing?” It is a special type of diagnosis we use on engine blocks and cylinder heads. In this blog, you’ll learn …
What to Do When Not Using a Car for a Long Time: Advice for Snowbirds on Not Driving a Car for Three Months or More
Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay With brutal weather always a possibility in winter, many Canadians turn into snowbirds and flee south for months at a time. But if …
Do Pads and Rotors Need to Be Replaced Together? Experts Weigh In on This Controversial Brake Debate
Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay Many of our Vancouver customers ask, “Do brake pads need to be replaced with rotors at the same time?” They’ve heard that every time …
What Causes Corrosion on a Car Battery? Car Battery Corrosion Prevention So Your Engine Turns Over Every Time
Image by Bruce Emmerling from Pixabay What Is Car Battery Corrosion? Car battery corrosion is the buildup of unwanted material on the battery parts, including the terminals, posts, or …