You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.” This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally,...
When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate. The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent. Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Nanaimo drivers can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil every so many...
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel b...
It’s natural for Nanaimo drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Nanaimo area: you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn’t been well maintained. ...
Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd Tech Question:I’m Collins of Nanaimo. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done.. What could I have done to prevent this?Mid Island Automotiv...