Did you know? Maintaining your vehicle’s tires is not only crucial to ensuring safety on the road, but it is also an essential step to getting better fuel economy which helps make the vehicle more efficient by burning less fuel, saving money and helping the environment! Unfortunately, only 31 per cent of Canadian drivers measure their tire pressures monthly. Continue reading How Proper Tire Inflation Saves You Money
Five Tips for Summer Road Trips
Don’t you just love the summer! It’s honestly one of my top four seasons to travel in! Summer vacations always brought great memories for me as a kid and now with having four kids of my own, making new memories is always happening.
To help make positive memories, traveling safely to your summer destinations should be every driver’s priority. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few summer travel tips. Continue reading Five Tips for Summer Road Trips
Four Safety Tips for Seasonal Transitions
Take a deep breath. Can you smell it? Spring is almost here! You may remember that season: Plants are blooming, grass is growing, winter coats are being put away and the most important part; windows are down while we’re driving. I can almost feel it now! Making the transition from winter driving to spring driving can be tricky when you live in a colder winter climate like southern Ontario. Let’s take a look at a few things to make this seasonal transition in Canada easier this year. Continue reading Four Safety Tips for Seasonal Transitions
Wheel Alignment – A Small Price for a Long Term Investment!
Although there are many other factors that can cause tire wear, such as Canada’s climate, road surface quality, and your driving style, improper tire alignment is the main cause to irregular treadwear. When out of alignment, your tires will wear unevenly and prematurely and can even cause driver assist systems to malfunction. Common irregular tire tread wear conditions from improper alignment include the following: Heel/Toe wear, Feathering, and Camber wear.
If you are experiencing irregular tire wear, handling issues, or an off centered steering wheel, an alignment inspection and correction should be performed. Even without experiencing any indicators of alignment related issues, most vehicle manufacturers recommend checking your alignment at least annually or at every seasonal tire changeover and to have it corrected with the purchase of new tires.
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Helpful Winter Driving Safety Tips
Even though it happens every year, many people need reminders. It’s almost as if we try to block it out of our minds. What am I talking about? Winter driving of course.
Although it begins every year around this time when snow and sleet first appear and cover the roads in southern Ontario, we often see drivers making the same mistakes. So with that in mind, here are a few early reminders to help keep everyone safe on the roads this winter. Continue reading Helpful Winter Driving Safety Tips
Are Your Tires Ready For Winter Weather?
Despite the warm spells this fall, as temperatures cool across the nation heading into winter, we at Active Green + Ross Tire Centres want to remind drivers that it’s time to start thinking about winter driving conditions and how to protect themselves and their passengers on the road.
While it’s important to adjust driving habits to weather conditions, according to Marc Brazeau, President, Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, the most imperative thing Canadians can do to protect themselves and their loved ones is transition to winter tires.
“The idea that all-season tires are as effective as winter tires is a dangerous misconception,” said Brazeau. “The design and durability of winter tires improves performance and enhances safety in a variety of road conditions. They’re the one and only choice for winter driving.” Continue reading Are Your Tires Ready For Winter Weather?
How to Avoid a Dead Car Battery This Winter
Cold winter weather can drain a car’s battery quickly, increasing the chance of a breakdown on a chilly day. However, some simple preventative steps can help preserve a vehicle’s battery from auto repair as we move from Fall into Winter.
Assess the Battery’s Condition
While batteries can last up to ten years, older ones may be ripe for replacement before winter rolls around if they are between three and five years old. Even if a battery is newer, it should be regularly inspected for signs of corrosion, such as acidic residue around the terminals.
Know the Signs of a Weak Battery
Drivers who notice a clicking noise, headlights that dim when slowing down, and cranking during start-up should replace their battery.
Take Preventive Maintenance Steps
These preparations can help prevent a dead battery during the coldest conditions.
Mounting & Balancing
At Active Green + Ross, we always ensure your vehicle is in top-notch condition, especially with your vehicles WHEELS and TIRES!
For the proper mounting of tires and wheels, be sure to observe some basic precautions:
- Mounting and balancing should be done by a professional at Active Green + Ross, using equipment designed for the job!
- Both tire beads are securely mounted
- The wheel is not bent or damaged
- There is no buildup of dirt between the hub and the wheel
- All of the lugs have been properly torqued
- The wheel is securely seated on the hub
Oil Change Top 5 Benefits
Regular maintenance is vital to protecting any vehicle, and oil changes are too often neglected. Here are the top reasons why oil changes should be a priority.
Seasonal Car Maintenance Schedule to Prevent Spring & Summer Breakdowns
At Active Green + Ross, your regular scheduled maintenance should include a complete multi-point inspection along with an oil, filter, and fluid, brake inspection, tire rotation or balance, alignment check and battery & brake inspection and other filter and fluid replacements.
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