As you drive through Markham Main Street, take notice of the veteran banners lining each side of the street. Seeing these banners reminds us of courage and hope, of the many men and women who served, fought and died for our rights. By blood and history we are grateful.Master Mechanic Markham & Markville co-owner, Tracy Chiapponi, celebrates her grandfather, Corporal […]
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Chances are you’ve probably heard the term autonomous vehicle (AV) or self-driving car used somewhere lately. There’s a good reason. In the last few years, car manufacturers and tech companies have been spending big bucks to be the first to release a safe self-driving car. So, what is an autonomous vehicle exactly? The Society of Automotive Engineers defines automation in […]
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You don’t have to be a Master Mechanic to know that your brakes are an integral component in your car. Not only is maintaining your brakes and brake pads in a timely manner cost-efficient, but it is also safer for you, your passengers, and other drivers. But how do you know exactly when it’s time to replace your brake pads? […]
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At Master Mechanic, when the temperature begins to drop during fall and winter months, we see an increase in appointments for a few common car repairs. That’s because regardless of the make or model of vehicle you drive, exposure to extreme cold, moisture, and poor road conditions can be unforgiving. Surprise, surprise. From car heaters that give way to headlights […]
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A parking brake is in every car, but that doesn’t mean that every driver knows how–or when–to use it. Your emergency or parking brake is certainly a useful–and often necessary–feature to have in your vehicle. The name itself can be confusing. Is it for emergencies or parking? When should you use it? We got all the answer about this critical […]
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While automakers explore moving towards electric vehicles, they face one inevitable hurdle: eventually, all car batteries stop discharging and recharging energy as well as they once did. Simply put, all electric car batteries have a life. In an effort to combat this, automakers work hard to try to ensure batteries last beyond the typical lifecycle of a vehicle. Tesla, regarded […]
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Cars are something a lot of people are passionate about, and at Master Mechanic, we can relate! Few Canadians are more passionate than Calgary car collector, Fred Philips, though. Over the last 25 years, Fred has amassed one of the largest and most prized collections in the country. From European exotics to American Muscle cars, Fred’s collection is sure to […]
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With winter months quickly approaching, the need for a functioning car heater is imperative. At Master Mechanic, as the temperature starts to cool, we get a lot of appointment requests about a faulty heater. That’s because many drivers put off the issue–or don’t notice it until it’s time to use the car heater. Either way, having your car heater suddenly […]
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Like it or not, winter is right around the corner. At Master Mechanic, that means questions about winter tires. We’ll start by saying that winter tires will undoubtedly make our vehicles safer on snow and ice. This article won’t be about debating the need for winter tires. Instead we’ll be looking at the benefits of installing them. Winter Tires Don’t […]
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Honda’s New Airbags Could Save More Lives In 2017, the number of motor vehicle fatalities in Canada totaled 1,841, down 2.8% from 2016. Still, the number was far too high. It is interesting to note, that in more than half of those casualties the victims were not wearing a seatbelt. That means the vehicle’s airbag was their only line of […]
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