Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd
2210 Wilgress Rd Unit 3 Nanaimo, BC V9S 4N4 250-756-7871

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Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior.  But if your vehicle has a mat it could becom...
Published on: Mar 28, 2021

Driving on Technology

Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years.  And there's a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several dri...
Published on: Feb 07, 2021

Item Most Stolen from Vehicles

What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: Oct 20, 2019

The Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd Guide to Safe Towing for Nanaimo Drivers

Let’s talk about towing safety in Nanaimo. To often Nanaimo drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are vital safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply w...
Published on: Jun 16, 2019

At Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd, We Care About Your Family’s Safety

Vehicles are getting safer all the time for Nanaimo drivers. They are more crash worthy, with greater structural protection for occupants and better restraint systems like airbags, seat belt pre-tensi...
Published on: Apr 08, 2018

Safe Driving in BC: Eliminating Food Distractions

Hello Nanaimo drivers! So what’s the most distracting food in the car? Is it:(A) A Hamburger(B) Coffee(C) A Soft Drink(D) Twizzlers Well, all but the licorice make the top ten, but coffee&rsquo...
Published on: Feb 11, 2018

What Nanaimo Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Sep 11, 2016

Distracted Driving

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. Fo...
Published on: Jun 18, 2015