WESTWOOD AUTO TEC

Having a good set of jumper cables in your car is a great idea but if you don't know how to use them, then you're still in trouble if your battery dies. Remember to keep people and objects away from the batteries during the jump, and don't touch anything other than the terminals with them unless you are grounding one of them to a piece of metal on the vehicle as per the instructions. Before you start, take a really good look at your battery - if its cracked or leaking- DO NOT

Tire rebates are going on right now! Give us a call before the snow arrives and order your tires and save a few dollars. It's that time of year again. Temperatures are dropping and snow is either here or on its way depending on where you live. And that means you should think about putting a set of winter tires on your car. For many Canadians, buying winter tires is what’s called a “grudge purchase” — we don’t really want to lay out the money unless we really have to. Aside

When Fall comes around and the weather starts to cool off, it's time to make sure you're ready for the colder weather again. This is a great time to check your spare tire. Spare tires are often overlooked, but can be lifesavers when you need them. Check the air pressure and make sure you have all the tools you'll need to change it on the side of the road. Here's a great link to a step by step guide to change a flat on the side of the road. Check your heater and defroster s

For all of us Game of Thrones fans :) Our Winterize special includes an oil change (up to 5 L), oil filter and lube, load test and service battery, pressure test the cooling system for leaks, check and tighten all hose clamps, test antifreeze for quality and strength, check belt condition and adjust as necessary, check block heater and car warmer and check battery warmer if equipped, check windshield wiper blades, check brakes, tires, exhaust, CV boots and front end, check fo