One of the easiest car problems to diagnose for your Stittsville/Kanata auto is exhaust problems. In fact, you neighbour may even be able to diagnose it – depending on the extent of the problem. It may be amusing if your “beater” announces its presence with its loudness, but auto exhaust problems are no laughing matter. These noises are a clear … Read more
First, the basics. A wheel bearing helps your car run smoothly. It helps absorb friction and when all is right in the world, prevent damage to your car (at least the ball joints, springs & shocks, control arms of the wheels). Your Kanata/Stittsville auto relies on a complex system of springs, shocks, joints and bearings to keep it going straight … Read more
You know your Stittsville/Kanata vehicle pretty well. With all the driving you do, you can tel when your Stittsville/Kanata engine isn’t sounding “right.” You can either unleash your inner Tim the Tool Man or get to a Stittsville/Kanata garage right away before that potentially small problem turns into the need for an entirely new engine. Whirring. When you hear a whirring … Read more
Timing belts. For whatever reason they are ignored – probably because they are perceived to be an expensive Kanata/Stittsville auto repair. Reality is, a timing belt replacement is not that pricey. But if you let it go to long and it breaks, the damages to your engine and components will leave you stranded and could cause damage that could have … Read more
There three kinds of people… Those who hear a funny noise or hiss from their engine and get to a Stittsville/Kanata garage right away Someone who hears a funny noise and puts off heading to a Stittsville/Kanata garage to try and fix it on their own People who hear the noise and pretend they didn’t hear it… denial bring these … Read more