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Yearly Archives: 2014

Do I need a change? Oil Change that is!

Do I need a change? Oil Change that is!

Mrs. Jones Asks: Why does my book say change my oil at 8,000 Kms and my trusted repair shop is recommending it sooner at 6,000kms?Mark Says: Well I find that the oil change interval (time and KMS) between oil changes in the book are great if you don't plan to keep your car after the warranty runs out. Why? Well motor oil is the main lubricant and also a cleaner for you internal engine parts, and when oil is driven up to and over 8,000kms/ 6 months we find that deposits build up inside and can cause issues later on. New technology in engine designs like: Variable Valve Timing, Twin Cam overhead valves, Turbo Charging, Direct Fuel Injection, VCT transmission, Hybrid engines are all designed to give us: more power, use less fuel, reduced tail pipe emissions; All rely on clean quality oil and filter, and maybe some help from additives. Some ... read more

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Maintenance

Still Time to Save! Use your 2014 New Year Savings Punch Card!

Still Time to Save! Use your 2014 New Year Savings Punch Card!

Thank you for your continued business this year! Please take advantage of our2014 New Year Savings Punch Card: Click on image for printable coupon or show this offer on your mobile device. Limit one per person. May be combined with Rewards Card Dollars. Expires February

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Promotions

Mark Bergasse, Founder

Mark Bergasse, Founder

Mark Bergasse Founder, Marks Auto Service Hello there! Mark from Mark’s Auto Service here. I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about our history. I got my start in business at the age of 17 when in February of 1982 I started working at a full service gas station at Lakeshore Rd. and Kerr St. It was there, under the supervision of the owners Brian West and Russ Pritchard, that I became an apprentice mechanic. Russ went on to become a great influence in my life, taking the role of instructor, mentor and even father figure. Around the same time in 1982, I met my wonderful wife with whom I recently celebrated 28 years of married life. We currently live in Flamborough with our 3 kids, Josh, Matthew and Olivia. I continued to work at the Shell Station and in 1985 received my mechanic’s license. Then in 1990 I left Shell to work for another auto shop until 1995 when I received a phone call from my mentor, Russ. Russ had come to me with a propositio ... read more

Our Team

Our Team

About Our Team The backbone of our operation. We feel that the most important asset of our business is our employees and their ability to satisfy our customers’ automotive service and repair needs. We work hard to provide an enjoyable working atmosphere and pay our Technicians fair wages. We want their number one focus to be on fixing our customers’ vehicles, taking the time that is needed to do the job right, the first time. In addition, our knowledgeable and friendly service advisors are always ready and quick to help our customers. It is a team effort, and we appreciate the contribution made by each member of our staff. Amory Ramroop Service Advisor Say it with me...A More EH. Or like the Frank Sinatra song...That's Amore'! I have been with Mark's Auto Service for over 4 years now and Customers still can't pronounce my name! But it's Ok In my spare time I like camping, fishing and "playing with" remote control Cars and planes with my wife and 3 kids. See you at ... read more

Winter tires

Well as you may already know I am a firm believer in winter tires, and there benefits below 7' Celsius, As we have them on all our 6 loaner vehicles and 2 shuttle vans, I just updated my own truck a week ago and had not gotten around to getting winter tires for it yet, well after the first drive in snowy conditions I was reminded why I am believer, it was like the song "Slip sliding away" but it also describes what happens when you try to get by on "all season" tires. so I put on my Winter tires yesterday afternoon, and on the drive home it was a totally different truck, before I could go, but not turn or stop safely. Now it stops and turns like it is on rails...enough said Cheers Mark

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Note from Mark

The New Year Brings Great Offers!

The New Year Brings Great Offers!

Thank you for your continued business this year! Please take advantage of our 2014 New Year Savings Punch Card: Click on image for printable coupon or show this offer on your mobile device. Limit one per person. May be combined with Rewards Card Dollars. Expires February

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Promotions

$2,500 raised for Toys for Tots this Holiday Season! Thank you!

$2,500 raised for Toys for Tots this Holiday Season! Thank you!

**THANK YOU!!**During the 2013 Toys for Tots Season, Mark's Auto Service along with 4 otherautomotive shops, raised $2,500.00 plus over $1,500.00 in toys donated by customersof these businesses. All went to needy children this Christmas season!

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News

$2,500.00 raised for Toys for Tots This Holiday Season! Thank You!

During the 2013 Toys for Tots Season, Mark's Auto Service - along with 4 other automotive shops - raised $2,500.00, plus over $1,500.00 in toys donated by customers of these businesses. All went to needy children this Christmas season! * * THANK YOU for your support

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News

January Charity: Toys for Tots

January Charity: Toys for Tots

Our January 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!!**During the 2013 Toys for Tots Season, Mark's Auto Service along with 4 other automotive shops, raised $2,500.00 plus over $1,500.00 in toys donated by customers of these businesses. All went to needy children this Christmas season!Thank you for helping us support Toys for Tots! Lear ... read more

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Outreach

January Charity: Toys for Tots

Our January Charity of the Month is TOYS FOR TOTS. Toys for Tots' mission is to "bring the joy of Christmas to needy children." Marks 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!! * * During the 2013 Toys for Tots season, Marks Auto Service - along with four other automotive shops - raised $2,500.00, plus over $1,500.00 in toys donated by customers of these businesses. All went to needy children this Christmas season! Thank you helping us support Toys for Tots! Learn more about Toys for Tots here

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News