Weak shocks cause uneven tire wear and affect your
vehicle’s stability at high speeds, especially when loaded.

During the month of August 2010, purchase and install one Kyb, Monroe, or Delco Strut or Shock at the regular price and the 2nd one is ½ price!

Unsure if your vehicle even needs shocks?  No problem we will inspect them for FREE!

1988  4 door  Mazda 626   $2,195.00 plus taxes
4 cyl 2.2 with PB, PS,PL,PW,CD player; remote start; 243,500 km; recent battery, radiator, head gasket, timing belt and pulleys; all brake hydraulics incl.  Master cylinder and emergency brake cables; spark plugs and ignition wires; oxygen sensor; rebuilt front end and new power steering rack, exhaust system,  wheel bearings, all 4 struts and mounts, catalytic convertor, fuel tank, starter, alternator, wheel bearings.  AC rebuilt 2006; Transmission rebuilt at 138,000 km; rustproofed throughout; Drive clean and safety certificates. Call Jim 613 721 6244

“Auto Tech is a rare gem in the world of automotive repair and maintenance: Jim and his staff are Knowledgeable, honest, and more than that they go the extra mile for you.
Because of Jim and J.C.’s thoroughness in inspecting a used truck I had just bought, a crack in the brake linings(shoes?) was discovered that should not have passed the dealer’s safety certificate.  When I showed the entire report to the dealer, he performed ALL of the work indicate, not just the brakes, for Free – a savings of $600 for me!
Jim keeps track of my car’s maintenance needs and advises me by mail when a particular service is due.  This  is a big advantage for someone like me who has trouble telling the difference between a brake shoe and an argyle sock…

   ~ Brenda Bradley

Car Care Club Members pay 18% over cost year round!

Car for Sale: 1997 Ford Escort Wagon; $2,495.00 plus taxes; 4 cylinder; 202,180 km; green with green interior; good fuel economy; 5 speed standard; A/C; power brakes; power steering; remote door locks; extensive maintenance records are available; Alpine CD player; fresh paint.  Certified and e-tested.  Maintained by Jim Dickinson Auto Tech. Call Jim at 613 721 6244

April is a good time of year to bring your car in and have the underside thoroughly flushed to remove built up salt from nooks and crannies. This alone will add 5-10 years to your vehicle’s life and increase it’s resale value. At the same time, the underside can be checked for rusted components and adequate rustproofing protection. Remember most factory non oil based rustproofing starts separating from the underlying metal sometime between year 6 and 10 necessitating blowing or scraping off the product and recoating with an oil base one. Contrary to popular belief it is not necessary to rustproof the entire vehicle underside annually. Only the dry or rusty areas on the vehicle should be rustproofed or you will end up with a build up of dirt that absorbs the oil and the underlying metal will rust. Remember once a film of oil is applied to any metal surface, oxidization is interrupted and further rusting cannot occur.

Ready in 9 minutes, ready in 10 minutes with a completed 20 point check. These rapid lube facilities are staffed with entry level personnel that do not repair vehicles for a living and cannot be expected to locate potential safety issues or mechanical deficiencies on today’s complex vehicles. Remember that Class A technicians have many years of experience repairing vehicles and perform many important checks focusing on important safety items while locating small problems before they become expensive breakdowns. It takes 45 minutes to do a complete oil change with a thorough inspection.

Ponder this:

It takes 10 minutes for all the oil to completely drain from your engine. If your vehicle is not placed on a hoist, which is often the case in rapid lube centers, with the wheels elevated off the ground, many important safety items cannot be checked. Tires cannot be checked properly. Wheels cannot be checked to ensure they are rotating freely. Wheel bearings cannot be checked for excessive play as well as important front suspension components such as lower ball joints.

At Jim Dickinson Auto Tech we even check for corrosion on steel brake lines that can cause system pressure loss resulting in brake failure. Not having your 3-15 year old vehicle in for a routine oil change can result in expensive breakdowns or render your vehicle unsafe to drive without you knowing it. We also recommend a brake inspection every 10,000 km when you are rotating your tires and an annual bumper to bumper 400 point check.

Don’t neglect your vehicles’s Service requirements !!!!!!!!

A simple Oil Change will remove harmful acids & sludge from your engine that takes years off its life. The included 90 point inspection often reveals small problems before they become expensive breakdowns!

~ Ann Joy