Introduction In the early 90’s, vehicles began the biggest change since Henry Ford rolled his first edition off the assembly line. Nowadays, computerization holds sway. Vehicles have gradually gone from carbureted and naturally aspirated engines to computerized machines. Car repair is not what it used to be. Now, major operating systems are all monitored and controlled electronically. The vehicle service and repair industry has gone from mechanics to repair technicians,…

Reaching a boiling point? Your Vehicles Cooling System. Hot days can bring your car’s cooling system to its knees, and what do you do once it reaches its boiling point? Day in and day out, your radiator keeps your engine running in tip-top condition, but sometimes bad things happen. What do you do when you find yourself in these circumstances where your car parts are malfunctioning? Visiting your local mechanic…

Tips and Tricks for Driving Safely There is nothing more exciting than turning 16, getting that driver’s license, and hitting the roads for certain independence that you never had before. However, before you hit the roads for that driving experience, there are few car safety, road safety, and auto safety things that young and old drivers alike should remember. In this article, you will find several ways to stay safe…

What You Need to Know About Replacing Your Windshield Wipers Windshield wipers are an important safety feature for your vehicle. A good pair of wipers will ensure that you have good visibility during heavy rain, snow, sleet, hail, and ice. Here’s what you need to know about wipers and blades before you head to an auto parts store to buy your replacement wipers. What are the signs that you need…

Introduction Today, oil is very important to the world. We use oil in a variety of industries, and our rate of consumption has been increasing while our supply has been decreasing. There are many different types of oils and many different usages for each oil. Aside from the world’s oil needs, you vehicle’s engine needs oil. In fact, an engine cannot run properly without this dark lubricant. Importance of Motor…

Signs You Need to Replace Your Cars Shocks It can be easy to see when your car needs certain things. You know you need to air up your tires when they look flat. You know you need to get an oil change when your oil change indicator light comes on. You know you need to replace your brake pads when you first begin to the hear the squeal indicator as…

Why Cold Weather Results in Dead Car Batteries Canada is famous for its harsh winters, and freezing temperatures are something that all Canadians learn to deal with. Unfortunately, the cold winter weather can bring with it numerous problems, and this is especially true for your vehicle. Although cold weather can affect your vehicle in various ways and make it harder for your engine to turn over, car batteries can be…

Get Parts Faster with Online Ordering At AutoBarn.ca, we offer a larger selection of auto parts, truck parts, import parts, performance parts and automotive supplies, so you can find the quality parts you need fast online at the lowest price possible. Search our wide inventory online to find both OEM car parts and aftermarket car parts for your ride. We are one of the largest supplier of auto parts in…

How Automotive Technology Changed Repair Shops, Today and Forever…   It is very obvious today, that we are working in a technical world, with new advancements in innovation for Auto Shops with a focus on new technology.  When talking about changes in transportation and Auto Repair Shops there is no need to go all the way back to horse-drawn carriages or even the steam engine cars to see how much…

Get A Free Battery Testing to Ensure Safety Battery failures can happen without almost no warning what so ever. If you would like peace of mind that both your car or truck’s battery is in good working order before you are left stranded somewhere. Come in anytime for a free battery test at AutoBarn in Essex and our expert technicians will check your battery’s key health indicators in under 2…