The Consumer Electronic Show has become one of the biggest events for car manufacturers looking to unveil their latest models and the tech within them. CES is so big, many car brands (including BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi) have decided to skip the Detroit Auto Show in favour of the Las Vegas-based event. While new consumer technology is still the […]
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At Master Mechanic, there are a few questions we receive more than others. Many of them have to do with common noises that come from our customer’s cars. From squeaking brakes to ticking engines, we’ve heard it all (no pun intended). Today we’ll be talking about noises you hear when turning, their most likely causes, and what to do about […]
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From the GMC Sierra, to the Honda Prelude, all-wheel steering has been offered in many different vehicles of all shapes and sizes for the past few decades. While four-wheel steering is not a new concept in cars, it has seen a resurgence in the last few years. Four-wheel steering technology is beneficial because it increases the vehicle’s steering response time […]
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ASK A MASTER MECHANIC: TOP FEATURES COMING TO CARS Technology continuously transforms the world around us, but one could argue that no industry has seen as much change as the car industry in recent years. Always vying for new customers, automakers are continually innovating to bring us a safer, smoother, and more entertaining ride. As we move closer and closer […]
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ASK A MASTER MECHANIC: THE MOST COMMON LEAKS A car leak can turn a perfectly good morning into a stress-filled commute. It happens: cars leak and leave mysterious puddles on the ground that leaves us wondering if something’s wrong. The good news is that you don’t need to be a Master Mechanic to be a master at identifying those mystery […]
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ASK A MASTER MECHANIC: AVOIDING CURBSIDE CAR SELLERS Buying a used vehicle from a registered car dealer in Ontario offers you some consumer protection. Purchasing a vehicle from a private individual, however, provides no such protection. You need to be aware of any risks before you buy a used vehicle in Ontario. In Ontario, new and used vehicle sellers are […]
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There’s no question: winter in Canada can present some of the most unpleasant driving conditions on the planet – especially if you’re not prepared. Canadians know better than anyone that your car takes a beating during cold winter months–but that doesn’t mean we all know what to do about it. At Master Mechanic, we want to keep your vehicle running […]
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At Master Mechanic, we’ve seen some incredible advancements in car technology over the years. Is 3D printing the next big thing? It sure looks that way. A decade ago, 3D printing was a novelty. It certainly wasn’t something big automakers were investing in–or even looking at. Now, 3D printers are available at mass and being adopted by almost every industry. […]
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Winter months are always busy at Master Mechanic. Too many drivers underestimate winter conditions and overestimate their cars capability (or their driving ability). If you’ve read through your vehicle’s owner manual, you may have noticed that there are two separate schedules for maintenance: one for “normal” driving and one for “severe” driving.” The problem is that most Canadians assume that […]
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When the temperature starts to drop in Canada, a winter-friendly car can make a world of difference. This goes beyond winter tires. As car technology advances, features that were once considered premium are finding their way into introductory models. The benefit of living in a cold-weather country is that many car manufacturers offer winter-packages that conveniently bundle a list of […]
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