Saskatoon Auto Repair

Can you GUESS how many LUG NUTS are in the jar? Be sure to like our Facebook page and submit your guess in the comments below the contest post. The correct answer will win a prize on June 9th. Good Luck!To be entered for a second prized draw, simply share the contest Facebook post with friends and family and include the hashtag ‪#‎CrestviewContest‬. www.facebook.com/CrestviewAutoService52.1313456-1

(P4) Tidbits of information about Canada you may never need:• $623.47 the average amount Canadians underspent on vehicle maintenance
• $876.00 the average Canadians spent on vehicle repairs and maintenance
• $1491.00 the average yearly cost expected to maintain a vehicle (Information gathered from Government of Canada and the automotive industry, 2013)#AutoService#Saskatoon#CarRepair#Service#CrestviewAutoService#Tidbits

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Often at this time of year we are asked “why isn’t an all season tire or even a four-season tire [with the snowflake symbol on the tire] good enough for winter?” The difference is in the type of rubber and the design of the tread. The most common comment we hear from someone after having winter tires is “why did I wait so long to get them?”All season tires are really only 3 season tires at best. The tread is designed for long life; because of this the tire does not have the lugs needed for good snow traction. Also the rubber used in the tread becomes hard and less flexible as the temperature starts dropping below 7 degrees Celsius, making the tire slip on ice and snow.Four season tires are a compromise and winter traction is sacrificed to get longer life out of the tire. They are really all season tires with a slightly more flexible rubber compound and a tread pattern that works ok in snow. Unfortunately, the tread compound is designed for long life making it only a bit better than all ... read more

(P3) Tidbits of information about Canada you may never need:• 22,500 the # of independent automotive service shops in Canada
• 3,464 the # of automotive dealerships in CanadaDid you know you can book online with Crestview? Visit our website to schedule an appointment at www.crestviewautoservice.ca (Information gathered from Government of Canada and the automotive industry, 2013)#AutoService#Saskatoon#CarRepair
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At Crestview Auto Service we are proud to be part of the NAPA AutoPro network. We are a professional repair shop that focuses on great customer service. We have highly qualified and trained technicians and staff to provide you with honest and quality vehicle repairs and services. Our clients receive NAPA’s Peace of Mind Warranty on qualifying parts and labour at no additional cost. In our latest article, we are going to discuss coolant flushes.At one point, we have all been told we need to do a coolant flush. But how do they know your vehicle
needs one?The first method is simply following manufacturers guidelines. Depending on your vehicle,
the manufacturer will recommend that the coolant be flushed after so many kilometers. The second
method is a visual check. Over time, the coolant will become dark and murky, indicating it is building up
debris. The last meth



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