Calgary Auto Repair, Vehicle Restoration, & Customization

A huge thanks to Champion Auto Parts for creating this great reference. Spring – a.k.a. allergy season You love everything about spring…well, almost everything. You love the warmer temperatures, spending time outside and hearing the birds chirp, but can do without the allergy-inducing pollen that invades the air. If you suffer from allergies, you go through this love-hate relationship with spring every year. While you can’t magically get rid of all the pollen in the air, you can ensure the air inside your car is clean and fresh with a new cabin air filter. What’s a cabin air filter? You are probably aware that your vehicle’s engine has an air filter, bu ... read more

Hilarious Car Jokes - Part II So the guy two ranks below me at work bought a used 3-series. Another guy, about one rank below, bought a newer 3-series. So I go into my boss, explain the details, and believe it justifies a raise. "I've worked here twice as long as them, and rank higher. If they're driving BMWs, I should be driving a Genesis!" My employment record now says "dismissed for poor judgement." What's the difference between a grandfather clock and a BMW E36 after an autocross? The grandfather clock doesn't tell you the taillights are broken. What's the good thing about Fords? They come out of the factory with the problem circled. Did you know CHEVROLET is an acronym? Can Hear Every Valve Rattling On Long Extended Trips What do a 1000hp Supra and a 400hp Supra have in common? They both run a 12sec quarter mile. (Joke about turbo lag, but you already knew that!). A man buys a sports car and is really beginning to enjoy it when he sees flashing lights in ... read more

7 Driving Techniques You Should Learn from a Race Car Driver & WhyOriginal Post by Auto Loan SolutionsDriving your conventional 4-door sedan may not seem to have anything in common with the experience of driving a $10 – $15 million Formula 1 (F1) car. The former is for average folk, while the latter is for the exceptionally gifted drivers out there, and it’s fair to assume all racing skills are only useful for race tracks. But they’re not worlds apart. In fact, there are a number of driving techniques you can learn from a race car driver, that will help make your daily drive to work or those ... read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Classic Car Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Mark Purtell that was originally posted on artofmanliness.com.  Many men have the classic car bug hit them at some point in life. Maybe they want that car they dreamed about in high school (or actually drove, and still miss). For others, it’s the idea of taking a rundown classic and restoring it to mint condition. Some guys just like buying investment-grade cars with hopes of profiting off them in the future. No matter what your reasoning for wanting a vintage automobile, before you buy one on a whim, let’s dig into the reasons you might buy a vintage car, along with developing a plan for getting the best car for your budget and lifestyle. Why Are You Buying a Vintage Auto? As noted above, people buy vintage vehicles for all kinds of reasons, and being ... read more

5 Tips for Finding a Mechanic You Can Trust Original story on Wheels.ca By Greg Lehman If you’re not lucky enough to be related to a mechanic, it might seem like a daunting task to find one you can trust. Many people—myself included—don’t have the in depth automotive knowledge necessary to fix a car on their own. This makes finding a reliable and trustworthy mechanic even more important. You’ll want to find someone who has your best interests in mind and won’t try to make a quick buck off your lack of expertise.My dad was a mechanic, so for me, finding reliable advice and honest quotes was—and still is—rather easy. I talked to my dad and polled a few friends on social media to ask for their advice on finding a trustworthy mechanic. Here’s a short list of things you can try to help you find a good mechanic and to developing a long relationship with. 1. Ask Friends Post a q ... read more