During the month of July 2008 Save $20 on any Kyb, Monroe or Delco Strut or $8 on any shock absorber.

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

We will be discounting premium Delco, Wagner or Satisfied pads or shoes by 50%.

Unsure if your vehicle even needs Brakes? No problem. We will inspect themfor ½ price during any regularly scheduled oil change. Pay for a #2 Oil Change Deal with a 90 point check and receive a $46.01 Brake Inspection for only $27.64

This offer is good for any current client of Jim Dickinson Auto Tech but if you have a friend or relative in need of Brake work send them in too and we will give you a special gift for the referral.

(Most cars. Cannot be combined with other discounts)

Our Summerwize Service includes
· wash salt from underside of vehicle and exposed engine compartment areas
· road test vehicle to check brake & steering performance
· test battery and alternator output
· verify Air conditioner controls
· record A/C duct temperature and observe compressor operation
· verify engine operating temperature and radiator fan functions
· check accessible underhood fluids, rad and heater hoses
· test antifreeze strength & measure acidic content (PH Level)
· check Belt and Belt tensioners condition
· check all lights, exhaust,CV Boots, tires, steering linkeage, front brake rotors for rust, inner front brake pads thickness and caliper flex hose condition
Regular value of this service is… $ 211.96
Until July 31st, 2008 Pay Only $ 101.37

Deal # 1
Annual System Performance
test a working system
reg $ 73.72Have us test your sytems operating pressures and verify the condensor fans function properly, verify the duct output temperatures, verify cycling clutch start and stop pressures all this for only $ 39.95.
This service should be performed every spring.

Deal # 2
Evacuate and recharge
a working system
reg $129.02 plus refrigerant.
Have us identify the contents of the system, extract the contaminated refrigerant , place the system in a deep vacuum to boil off harmfull moisture
refill with virgin refrigerant and add any necessary oil , then performance test the system as in Deal # 1
all this for only
$ 109.02(plus refrigerant)
This service should be performed every 2-3 years
Car Care Club members pay only $104.02 for this service year round!

Deal # 3
Diagnose a non functioning system reg $ 298.06 We start with identifying the refrigerant and testing for harmfull moisture laden air in the system, then we place the system in a deep vacuum to see if it can have a test charge installed. If it can hold 500 u on our micron gauge a complete charge is installed ensuring the system can be properly performance tested as in Deal #1 & 2 and finally a thorough leak check is performed with a fully charged system!
WE USE STATE OF THE ART LEAK DETECTORS
All this for only $ 189.65
(most cars)
(vans with rear a/c units are extra)

Summer Thunder Showers are making Roads Slippery! Remember your family’s safety is riding on 4 Contact areas roughly the size of your outstretched hand. Don’t wait until your vehicle is sliding all over the road or worse still into another vehicle to replace your tires. Remember your insurance deductible you pay after a collision will often be more than the cost of a new set of tires. Drop by anytime and we will be happy to check the condition of your tires while you wait.
We sell 14 Major brands including:
Michelin, Toyo, Goodyear, Yokohama, Pirelli, Dunlop, Bridgestone/Firestone, BF Goodrich, Uniroyal, Hankook, Cooper, Kumho and many more Brands.

High Performance Summer & All Season Tires are on sale right now during our Summer Tire Event. Don’t forget our Car Care Club members purchase tires at 18% over cost.
Join for as little as $ 139.95 until July 31, 2008 with pay $12.50 per oil change option.
Call Jim at 613-721-6244 for a quote on your size!

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!