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While selling our used vehicles and if we say “E-Test included” means we ensure that the vehicle is delivered with the complete E-Test along with the report.

Drive Clean is Ontario’s mandatory vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program that is reducing vehicle emissions of smog-causing pollutants by requiring vehicles to undergo an emissions test to identify emissions problems and have them repaired. Ontario Service has already mentioned below information on their website:
www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/drive-clean-test

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Due to regulations instituted by the Province of Ontario on the 1st of November 2004 all vehicles (car, trucks) over 20 years of age will now require a HST appraisal to allow registration of the vehicle in your name.

We offer an efficient, timely and economical valuation service for your HST tax reporting requirements (formerly PST) and appraisals for the MTO. We fully appreciate the factors in any vehicle that will affect its current market value. This insures that you only pay taxes on the appropriate value of the vehicle.

Ask us for more details when you call for your vehicle valuation!

Whatever your vehicle’s age, make or model, there are things you can do to keep it running well and safely.

It’s your responsibility to maintain your vehicle to ensure it’s in a roadworthy condition at all times. The Warrant of Fitness check is a minimum safety check and shouldn’t be confused with a vehicle maintenance (service) check. You don’t have to wait until your Warrant of Fitness is due. If in doubt, check it out!

Get TWIRL checked in your car:

Tires
Windscreen, Wipers and Mirrors
Indicators
Rust
Lights

The Ontario Safety standard Certificate (SSC) ensures that only safe, roadworthy vehicles are on the roads in Ontario.

The following items are inspected:

Body and interior
Glazing
Lighting and Electrical
Engine and Controls
Wheels and Tires
Brakes

Things you can check when driving:
These things can be serious so make sure you take your

Why Preventive Maintenance?

A well-maintained vehicle will help sustain longevity in its performance. A vehicle’s integrity is based on maintaining its true value through frequently scheduled check-ups which ultimately makes your vehicle safer and more dependable. It will save you money on expensive component replacement such as (engines and transmissions), provide better fuel economy and help the environment by reducing emissions.

• 200,000 miles of transportation, with a new car feel
• Ten years of reliable transportation saves you money
• A more dependable vehicle
• A safer vehicle for you and your family
• Maintains your manufacturer’s warranty
• Helps eliminate costly breakdowns

– Check brakes & record %

– Top off all fluid levels

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There are several reasons for tire wear and tear. Tires should be changed when the signs of tire wear are evident. Tire wear can be dangerous because it can cause your tires to fail, blow out, or lose traction. Here are some of the causes you should know about.

Your tires should be inflated to the proper pressures. Under or over inflation can both cause tire wear. An over-inflated tire will actually wear out in the center of the tire because the sides are subject to more pressure and energy. Conversely, an under-inflated tire will do the opposite. There will be more pressure on the center of the tire, so the outsides of the tire will feel the effects.

The tire alignment should be changed about twice a year. Tires should be rotated twice a year and for good reason. Tires in the back face different things than