Posted on 11/1/2012
Our November Charity of the Month is TOYS FOR TOTS. Toys for Tots' mission is to 'bring the joy of Christmas to needy children'. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to Toys for Tots for every online appointment scheduled this month. Schedule your Online Appointment Here. When booking an appointment online, please select the charity you want to donate to from the Charity Drop-Down Box. Thank you for helping us support Toys for Tots! Learn more about Toys for Totshere.
Posted on 10/23/2012
COMING SOON!Toys for Tots Collection at Mark's Auto Service! Starting in November, Mark's Auto Service will again be collecting toys and donations for the 2012 Toys for Tots Holiday Season. More details coming soon
Posted on 10/11/2012
MYTH 1 - Driving an SUV or CUV Since my vehicle has 4WD (or AWD) that delivers great traction power, I do not need winter tires. FALSE These systems do provide optimized power transmission delivery but provide minimal assistance in transverse handling and braking situations. Important weight combined with higher ground clearance are other factors that affect negatively the stability and control of these vehicles. With the installation of winter tires, the driver can feel optimized levels of traction during all maneuvers including acceleration, braking and handling situations. MYTH 2 - Electronic devices With modern electronic systems such as ESC (electronic stability control), TCS (traction control systems), or ABS (antilock braking) I do not require the use of winter tires. FALSE These advanced systems are designed for vehicle stability, power transmission, and controlled braking and alone are not substitutes for optimized traction grip during all ty ... read more
Posted on 10/1/2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!The Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) is a national non-profit charitable organization dedicated to to raising funds for research across Canada to eradicate breast cancer. They fund projects aimed at the early detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. BCSC truly believes that every dollar donated to research brings us one step closer to a cure. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) for every online appointment scheduled for the month of October. Schedule your Online Appointment Here. When booking an appointment online, please select the charity you want to donate to from the Charity Drop-Down Box. Thank you for helping Mark's Auto Service support the Breast Cancer Society of Canada! Learn more about BCSC on ... read more
Posted on 9/25/2012
There are three parts of a vehicle -- brakes, tires, and shocks -- that work all together and are often called The Safety Triangle. Car Care Canada recommends ensuring that all the safety features on your car are properly maintained and in proper working order. They recommend paying particular attention to the Safety Triangle. These three parts of a vehicle -- brakes, tires, and shocks -- all work together: BRAKES Brakes are the most critical safety item on a vehicle. And studies show that after tires, they are the leading vehicle defect reported at highway accidents. All three parts of the safety triangle must be in good working order to ensure top stopping, or braking performance. . TIRES Tire inflation is something very straightforward that motorists can check themselves. Low tire pressure can increase braking distance. At any one time, vehicles stay on the road courtesy of about four hand-sized pieces of rubber compound. With ... read more
Posted on 9/1/2012
Our September Charity of the Month is Windrush Stables. The mission of Windrush Stables is to help people with disabilities achieve personal growth and accomplishment by offering a program which encourages a special partnership with horses. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to Windrush Stables for every online appointment scheduled in September. Schedule your Online Appointment Here. When booking an appointment online, please select the charity you want to donate to from the Charity Drop-Down Box. Thank you for helping Mark's Auto Service support Windrush Stables! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.windrushstable.com
Posted on 8/23/2012
September Means Back to School Driving 7 Car Maintenance Signs Your Teen Needs to Know for a Better, Safer Car SIGN #1 - Car AlignmentPotholes. There are many things that can cause car misalignment. One of these causes is constantly hitting potholes. We all hit them, but if your teen just got access to a car and the car was perfect beforehand, then he/she might need to be told about avoiding potholes. Hitting Curbs. There are also alignment issues from hitting curbs. There aren't many reasons why your teen should be hitting the curb. Perhaps your teen is in need of some more parking lessons. Speed bumps/Railroad Tracks. Another cause of misalignment is going over speed bumps and railroad tracks too fast. Even after many years of being on the road, adults also tend to forget there's a speed bump until it's too late to slow down. You might let that one slip a little except driving too fast is dangero ... read more
Posted on 8/8/2012
Our August Charity of the Month is Windrush Stables. The mission of Windrush Stables is to help people with disabilities achieve personal growth and accomplishment by offering a program which encourages a special partnership with horses. Mark's Auto Service will donate $5.00 to Windrush Stables for every online appointment scheduled in August. Schedule your Online Appointment Here. When booking an appointment online, please select the charity you want to donate to from the Charity Drop-Down Box. Thank you for helping Mark's Auto Service support Windrush Stables! Learn more about this charity on their website at www.windrushstable.com
Posted on 7/26/2012
Summer Travel Season is Upon UsAdvice such as buying gasoline in the cool of the morning or leaving the tailgate down has been tried -- with disappointing results. There are a lot of smart ways to save on gas. For instance, you can use a website such as GasBuddy to find cheaper gas stations in your area, buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle or drive less aggressively so your car uses less gas. These are all proven methods for reducing how much you need to budget for gas, but there are other widely used methods that don't pass the smell test. Here are a few: Buy gas early in the morning. Gasoline is denser at colder temperatures, so the theory here is that if you fill up early in the morning while it's still cool out, you'll get more bang for your buck -- a gallon of gas bought cold will expand to be a little more than a gallon when it gets warmer. But as we explained in our look at c ... read more