The Trent Hills Canadian Tire service staff know that their clients come here because they care about their vehicle and trust us to be honest and thorough with their vehicle care. Customers are encouraged to come out into our shop so the technician can show them exactally what they have found and why the service needs to be done. Education about your vehicle is important. Use the quick links on the right to visit Canadian Tire’s Corporate site and to take a look under the hood to learn more about your vehicle.
Winter Car Care
Who Needs Winter Tires?
Some drivers don’t realize that winter tires provide better control for all vehicles – even 4x4s – on snow and ice covered roads . Cars, SUVs, pick-ups and light trucks handle better in snowy or icy conditions when equipped with four winter tires. Winter tires can help you get a good grip on the road in difficult driving conditions.
Read more in our Winter Tire Buying Guide
Getting your Battery Ready for Winter
When temperatures plummet and snow is all around, a dead car battery can be a major inconvenience at best, and an emergency situation at worst. The best time to winterize your car and cover some battery basics is before the cold weather arrives. Your automotive winterizing routine should include a full check-up and cold-weather prep for your car battery.
Read more in our Winter Battery Buying Guide
Get the right oil for easy winter start-ups
Cold weather driving is hard on a vehicle, especially at start-up. To minimize winter wear and tear on your engine, your choice of motor oil is key. A few cold-weather preparatory procedures and the right type of motor oil can make the difference between your vehicle breaking down and leaving you stranded and you making it home.
Read more in our Winter Oil Buying Guide
Tires
Tire maintenance is important in road safety. Balancing, alignment, rotation and tire pressure monitoring are all key elements in proper tire care. We’ll show you the advantages of regular tire maintenance, the signs of trouble to watch for and the steps to take to ensure optimum performance.
Learn more about Maintaining Your Vehicle’s Tires
Never shopped for tires before, or maybe you just need a refresher course on what all those numbers mean.
Check out our Tire Terminology Guide to help guide your way
Electrical System Maintenance
Reliable starting and performance are tied into your vehicle’s electrical system. It’s important to monitor your vehicle’s battery, starter and alternator health regularly.
Learn more about Electrical System Maintenance for your vehicle
Brake System
Your brake system has many components working together to stop your vehicle. They are worn down by the heat and stress of everyday braking. One weak, leaking or corroded component in the system can cause other components to wear out prematurely or lead to unsafe braking.
Learn more about Brake System Maintenance for your vehicle
Vital Fluids
Performing routine oil changes, transmission fluid maintenance, coolant system service and air conditioning health checks are essential steps in vehicle care. Learn when to change fluids and why it’s important. The Canadian climate affects the fluids in your vehicle.
Learn more about maintaining your vehicle’s Vital Fluids
Tune Up
Infrequent tune-ups can lead to poor fuel mileage, rough running and difficult starting. Learn when to schedule an engine diagnostic test to determine your tune-up needs, a fuel injector service to restore engine performance, power and mileage and fuel filter and air filter replacements.
Steering & Suspension
Your car’s ability to avoid accidents relies on its stopping, steering and stability components working together. Just one worn or failing part could compromise your safety. We’ll show you the warning signs that should alert you that your vehicle’s suspension needs attention and the steps you can take to avoid problems.
