Posted on 7/11/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we talk about the benefits of regular tire rotation. Tire Rotation Tire rotation is the process of moving the tires from one position to another. Tire rotation is a necessary process when you want to get the most possible life possible from your tires. There are several benefits to having this service performed regularly. Not only can you get more life on the tread, but you’ll also experience better vehicle handling and increased gas mileage, helping to save quite a bit of money over the long-term. 1. Extended Tire Tread Life Tires have a tendency to wear unevenly due to many different factor ... read more
Posted on 7/11/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we discuss the emissions system in your vehicle. Vehicle Systems Overview - Emissions System WHAT IS IT? Your car’s emission system keeps the engine running cleanly and efficiently in all sorts of operating conditions. A steady or flashing warning light on your vehicle dashboard indicates a problem that is currently happening and may require immediate attention. Failure to do so can reduce your fuel efficiency and cause your vehicle to pollute. WHAT DOES IT DO? Your car’s emission system controls the emissions of exhaust and pollutants (including gasoline vap ... read more
Posted on 6/6/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we discuss the brake system in your vehicle. Vehicle Systems Overview - Brake System WHAT IS IT? Responsible for slowing your car down, your car’s brake system is one of the most critical safety systems and should be checked immediately if you suspect any problems. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation under a wide variety of conditions. WHAT DOES IT DO? When you push the brake pedal, the force generates hydraulic pressure in the master cylinder. This pressure flows through the hydraulic lines and hoses to the whee ... read more
Posted on 6/6/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we discuss preparing for a vehicle breakdown. Preparing for a Vehicle Breakdown A vehicle breakdown is something we all experience at some point, and can, unfortunately, happen anywhere. Preparing for a vehicle breakdown will help alleviate anxiety in a stressful situation and can help keep you safe. Here are some things you can do to prepare for potential car troubles. Pack an emergency kit A well-packed emergency kit ensures you have the tools on-hand to assist you in getting help, alerts other drivers to the presence of your vehicle and enables you to cope with basic chall ... read more
Posted on 5/15/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we talk about the latest award-winning vehicles with the lowest maintenance costs. Hyundai Accent Gets Top Marks for Maintenance Costs Kelley Blue Book announced the winners of its seventh annual 5-Year Cost to Own Awards where Hyundai took the win on the lowest maintenance costs and repair side of things, followed by Acura. The 2018 Hyundai Accent came out on top for maintenance and repair costs. Over the course of 5 years, customers would pay $3,002 to take care of th ... read more
Posted on 5/15/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we discuss the role of belts and hoses in your vehicle. Vehicle Systems Overview - Belts and Hoses What are the belt and hoses? A vehicle’s belts and hoses are essential elements of the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems of the engine. When a belt or hose breaks down it can leave you stranded, so it is important to meet the set replacement intervals recommended in your owner’s manual. What do belts and hoses do?Timing Belt The timing belt is a notched rubber belt that allows the crankshaft to turn the camshaft. A timing belt is sometimes call ... read more
Posted on 5/10/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair & Tire Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we discuss choosing where your car is maintained while under warranty. You Have the Right to Choose Where Your Car is Maintained...EVEN Under Warranty As the owner of a new car, or new to you, you certainly want to make all the right decisions about properly maintaining your new vehicle in its early years to ensure that it serves you well throughout its life. And you certainly don’t want to do anything to compromise your vehicle’s warranty. What you may not know—most cons ... read more
Posted on 4/29/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. In our latest auto blog, we teach you how to jump-start your vehicle. Learning how to jump-start your vehicles battery isn't difficult, but it can definitely be intimidating for first-timers. Here are some of the reasons why your battery might have died and some tips for jumping starting your battery that will help you get back on the road in no time. Why Did My Vehicle Battery Die? The most common cause of a dead battery is leaving your lights on all night long, but that’s not necessarily the only way to drain your battery. Other culprits can include an interior light ... read more
Posted on 4/4/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. Getting Your Car Ready for Spring in Saskatoon After a very long Saskatchewan winter, you’re likely ready to give up your hibernating ways for some adventure and sunshine. For many Canadians, this means family vacations, trips to the cottage, camping excursions, and weekend road trips. Whatever your style, chances are you are getting ready to hit the road, but are you confident that your car is in good enough shape to get you there safely and efficiently? The Saskatoon winter’s cold temperatures and icy conditions have been hard on your car, so it is likely showing some signs of wear and tear. Spring is the perfect time to bring your car in for a full inspection to identify any minor problems be ... read more
Posted on 4/4/2018
Staying on top of regular maintenance keeps your vehicle running better for longer. Glenwood Auto Service are Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair Experts, and we're ready to help you with all your maintenance needs. Dealing with Negativity Online. In any business, you can't satisfy everyone 100% of the time. Although this is a fact, at Glenwood Auto Service in Saskatoon, SK, we like to explain ourselves when customers aren't satisfied. This is so they can get a different perspective, and hopefully, everyone can learn and grow from the experience. The review below was left on our Glenwood Facebook page recently, and owner Rob took the time to thoroughly respond: "My sister took her car here for a power steering leak, they said they needed to pressure test the power steering system to find the leak. They charged a full hour at t ... read more