The Safety Triangle: Brakes, Tires & Shocks
Stopping your car isn’t one part’s job — it’s three. Your brakes, tires, and shocks work as a single system that transportation safety experts call the safety triangle. When all…
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Is It Safe to Drive on Winter Tires in Summer? 3 Risks Every Ontario Driver Should Know
Spring is here, and summer isn’t far behind. Before you head out for road trips on warm, dry pavement, there’s one thing worth checking, are your winter tires still on?…
Helpful Winter Driving Safety Tips for Canadian Roads
Winter driving in Canada brings unique challenges, from icy roads and reduced visibility to longer stopping distances and sudden weather changes. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or heading…
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 past time…
How Proper Tire Inflation Saves You Money
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vehicle Repair Still Deemed Essential for the Government of Ontario Lockdown in Toronto and Peel Region
On Friday, November 20th, the Government of Ontario announced that Toronto and Peel regions will be moving into a lockdown on Monday November 23, 2020. These measures will be in…
Car Seat Safety Tips
Raising kids can be a challenge and a lot of fun. Transporting them in the family vehicle can be difficult at the best of times. I’m not sure which was…