Twenty years battling Vancouver winters taught us what vehicles really need when the temperature drops
Look, we've seen it all - cars that won't start at 6 AM, rust eating through frames, batteries dying in the Costco parking lot. That's why we focus on the stuff that actually matters when you're living through Canadian winters. No fluff, just the services that'll keep you moving when it's minus fifteen outside.
We swap 'em, balance 'em, and store your summers so you don't have to clutter up the garage. Been doing this since before it was mandatory - we know which tires actually work on slush versus ice, and we'll tell you straight up if those all-seasons aren't gonna cut it.
Learn MoreYour block heater's probably the most ignored piece of equipment until it stops working at 5 AM. We install new ones, fix the ones that keep tripping your breaker, and make sure the cord isn't gonna snap off when it's frozen solid to your bumper.
Learn MoreSalt's gonna do what salt does - eat your car from the bottom up. We spray the underside with proper protection (not that waxy stuff that washes off in a week). Caught early, we can save you thousands down the road. Seriously, don't skip this one.
Learn MoreThat battery that's been 'fine' all summer? Yeah, it's not gonna be fine when it hits minus ten. We test the cold cranking amps, check your alternator's actually charging it, and run diagnostics on sensors that go wonky in the cold. Better to find out here than at the ski hill parking lot.
Learn MoreWet roads and black ice don't care if your pads are getting thin. We check the whole system - rotors, calipers, lines, fluid. If something's sketchy, we'll show you why and what it's gonna take to fix it. No upselling brake jobs you don't need, but we won't let you drive out on worn-out stoppers either.
Learn MoreWe bundle the important stuff into packages that make sense - pre-winter checks, mid-winter tune-ups, spring cleanup after the salt's done its damage. Costs less than doing it piecemeal, and you're not forgetting something crucial like coolant strength or wiper fluid that won't freeze.
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Alright, let's talk money because nobody likes surprise bills. Here's the deal - every job's a bit different depending on your vehicle, what shape it's in, and what parts we're working with.
Want actual numbers? Give us a call or swing by. We'll quote it out properly once we know what you're driving and what needs doing. Takes five minutes, and you'll know exactly where you stand.
That's totally normal - half our customers aren't sure either when they first call. Maybe your car's making a weird noise, or you just moved here from somewhere warmer and don't know what winter prep actually means.
Seriously, just call. We'll ask a few questions about your vehicle and what's going on, then tell you what you probably need. No appointment required for a quick chat - (604) 555-0147
We're at 2847 Kingsway Avenue. If you're in the area, stop by and we'll take a quick look. Sometimes it's easier to just show us what's happening than try to describe that 'clunking sound' over the phone.
Book your service before the first snowfall rush hits and everyone suddenly remembers they need winter tires.