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Winter was really rough. Is your car summer ready?

by miguelUncategorized March 20, 2026May 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

Can we all just agree that this winter has been a terrible one? From the extreme fluctuations in temperatures, to the excessive amounts of snow that we have received, this winter has no doubt tested everyone’s sanity. Don’t fret! The end is in sight, it’s mid-March and the light is at the end of the tunnel (knock on wood). That being said, with the extreme temperature fluctuations, tonnes of salt and brine being thrown down, …

1959 Volkswagen Beetle Restoration Project

by miguelMechanic Service, Restoration August 28, 2018May 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

The day is May 31, 2018. We are dropping a customer’s car off at their house, and we stumble upon a VW fan’s paradise. 5 Classic Volkswagen’s parked in a driveway a few houses down. They looked a little tired, and could use a really good cleaning and restoration. We approached the homeowner to see what his plan is for the vehicles. His first words: “Which one?” We get to talking, and he proceeds to …

5k, 8k, 10k… How often should you change your oil?

by miguelMechanic Service July 23, 2018May 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

Many people seem to be confused. 5k, 8k, 10k… How often should I change my oil?? This is a very good question, and one that we get asked quite often. Oil and engine technology has come a long way in the recent years. Some people are still living by the 5,000km oil change interval regardless of the oil they are using. So, let’s discuss oil change intervals, and why you could be wasting your money. …

Premium fuel… is it worth it?

by miguelMechanic Service February 15, 2018May 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

We have been having a lot of people asking us, “Steve, do I really have to put premium gas in my Volkswagen?” (or Audi, or BMW, or anything German or has a turbo, or is direct injected). “It costs too much”. This is the most common complaint of having to put premium fuel in your vehicle. If you drive a premium vehicle, or a sporty vehicle (GTI, Golf R, WRX, Focus RS etc…), you …

Do you hear a noise?

by miguelMechanic Service, Restoration February 15, 2018May 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

Don’t ignore those little noises. Usually simple, small fixes can turn into large and extensive repairs. In this case, the issue was caught before any serious damage occurred. It could have been a lot worse. The customer brought their vehicle in with a slight noise coming from the vehicle, almost un-noticeable. Upon inspection, we found the cam chain tensioner had begun to weaken, and wasn’t holding the chain tight enough. The effects of such you …