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Ask a Master Mechanic: How Does Winter Affect My Car?

At Master Mechanic, when the temperature begins to drop, we know we’re about to see an increase in the number of customers coming in for unexpected repairs. When winter driving rolls around, it’s important to take the proper preventative measures to make sure your car makes it through the season. We caught up with a Master Mechanic to find out […]

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Master Mechanic: The Hidden Cost of Safety Features

At Master Mechanic, we’ve completed every repair imaginable and worked on everything from classic cars to brand-new vehicles. It may not be too long before we find ourselves being chauffeured around by a self-driving car, but today’s vehicles have a lot of amazing technology already packed under the hood. In recent years, automakers have focused on integrating active safety systems […]

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Ask A Master Mechanic: Is Highway Driving Necessary?

At Master Mechanic, we commonly get asked a certain question about highway driving. It goes something like this: “Living downtown, I pretty much only drive short distances. Is it necessary to take my car on the highway from time-to-time to keep the engine running properly? If so, how often?” The short answer is no, there is no need to drive […]

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Ask A Master Mechanic: What is a Sealed Transmission?

Over the last few decades, the automotive industry has seen some massive advancements, and at Master Mechanic, we’ve witnessed and worked on them all! Most recently, automakers have focused on simplifying car maintenance in hopes of making life easier for their consumers. Car manufacturers have attempted to create “lifetime” parts, including sealed transmissions. What does this mean for maintaining your […]

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Master Mechanic: Checking Your Exhaust Smoke

When you’re sick, you have symptoms. Your car is no different. While most ailments require the attention of a trained professional to diagnose, like a doctor or mechanic, some are more apparent to everyone. While far less common today than even say 15 years ago, smoke from your car’s exhaust indicates an engine problem. Paying attention to what comes out […]

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Master Mechanic: Meet the First Pedal-Powered Car

Cars with pedals exist—but have you seen a car that’s powered by pedalling? At Master Mechanic, we get excited about car customization and innovation. We we’re all intrigued when we saw what Saudi-based inventor, Nasser Al Shawaf, has been working on for the past few years. In tandem with a Dutch engineering firm, BPO, he has developed the world’s first […]

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Ask A Master Mechanic: Steering System Maintenance

You don’t need to be a Master Mechanic to understand that steering is a pretty integral part of driving. By definition, power steering is a system that reduces the steering effort the driver needs to apply by using a power source to assist in turning the wheels. So, how do you keep your steering system operating smoothly? Your steering system […]

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Ask A Master Mechanic: What To Do When Your Vehicle Won’t Start

At Master Mechanic, we’re all too familiar with this terrible scenario: you’re in a rush or late for a meeting, and you turn the key (or press the ignition button) and your vehicle doesn’t start. This can be a really frustrating experience—especially if you’re not prepared. Don’t panic, that’s what we’re here for. Let’s talk about what you can do […]

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Master Mechanic: Oil Filters and Engine Health

Any Master Mechanic will tell you that your oil filter is one of the most essential components of your vehicle. Most drivers understand it’s best to use high-quality motor oil in their vehicle, but many don’t know that it’s equally important to use a high-quality oil filter. Why? The life of your engine can quickly be compromised if you don’t […]

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Master Mechanic: Volkswagen Brings Electric Car Sharing to Canada

At a recent Berlin press conference, Volkswagen announced that they would be making a significant shift in the services they offer to consumers. “We will be a device and software company,” Michael Jost, Volkswagen’s Strategy Chief stated. This is a pretty big announcement from the world’s largest car manufacturer. Changing gears to become a provider of transportation services, Volkswagen is […]

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