Although the forecast may still throw us a curveball (this is Ontario after all), it’s pretty safe to assume that spring is upon us. So, when’s the right time to take winter tires off? Maybe you routinely put winter tires on at the first sign of snow, or perhaps this year was your first time – […]

Spring has officially arrived. With the warm weather on its way (hopefully), we’re thinking about all the driving that’s coming up! And the impact this could have on your wallet. Gas is expensive, but if you need to get from point A to point B, there isn’t much you can do to avoid filling up. […]

Are your brakes making a squeaking or grinding noise that has you less than impressed? Are you worried that a few more kilometres will have you rolling through a stop sign, or worse? Or are you thinking that your car (or the brakes) are too new to need replacing? How can you tell when you […]

Ever drive down a stretch of straight road but notice that you always have to keep your hand on the steering wheel? If you don’t, does your car drift slightly to the left or right? This is the most obvious sign that you’re in need of a wheel alignment. Even with this common symptom, more […]

What are the top daily driving tips that’ll keep you out of the shop? We all want our cars to last as long as possible. No one wants to be at the mechanic shop every other month because your vehicle just can’t handle what you throw at it. And we can throw a lot at […]

We’re still knee deep in winter, and with the snow still falling and our Canadian roads still treating us to white-knuckle drives, it’s always a good idea to have an emergency car kit in your trunk just in case you hit a snag and end up stuck. Do you know what to do if your […]

Last week we covered some common questions we get asked a lot at CSR, but we forgot to answer one: is warming up your car in the winter really necessary? Whether you warm up your car because you’re afraid it might harm the engine if you don’t or just because you really don’t like getting […]

As mechanics, we hear all kinds of questions. Some are common, such as “do I need synthetic oil,” whereas other are a bit more random. No matter how odd or obscure, we’re always happy to answer your questions. But to save some time, we’ve compiled the common car questions we get asked most, and answered […]