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Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Guide: Recommended Service Intervals (Km + Time)
Guide to Recommended Maintenance Intervals (Km + Time) Every vehicle is different, but most maintenance falls into predictable intervals. Staying on schedule helps prevent breakdowns, improves safety, and saves money by catching small issues early. This guide gives...
We Care About Your Family’s Safety: The Maintenance That Helps Prevent Breakdowns and Accidents
Why Maintenance Matters When you’re driving your kids to school, heading to work, or taking a road trip, you shouldn’t have to wonder if your vehicle will stop, steer, and handle the way it should. Your family’s safety depends on more than seat belts and airbags—it...
How to Prevent Engine Failure: 12 Maintenance Tips That Save You From Major Repairs
Engine failure usually doesn’t happen “all at once.” In most cases, it starts with small warning signs—low oil, overheating, a minor coolant leak, a misfire, or a maintenance item that got delayed too long. The good news is that most major engine damage is preventable...
Overlooked Maintenance Services That Save You Money (and Prevent Breakdowns)
Most drivers keep up with oil changes—then assume everything else is “fine” until a warning light appears. But many of the most expensive repairs start with overlooked maintenance: small services that don’t feel urgent… until they are. Here are 10 commonly missed...
CVT vs Automatic vs DCT: What’s the Difference (and Which One Needs What Maintenance)?
Modern vehicles come with several transmission types, and each one drives a little differently—and has different service needs. The three most common are: Traditional Automatic (AT) CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) If you’re...
Benefits of a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection: Catch Problems Early and Drive Safer
Watching out for our customers is just another part of our job. When you get a multi-point inspection from Heritage Autopro, you get the eyes of a trained professional to avoid those unwanted breakdowns before they happen!
Award-Winning Auto Repair in Calgary: Consumer Choice Award Recognition + J.D. Power Results
The results are in: we have the most loyal customers, with the best mechanics that keep them coming back! Thanks for making us the 2020 Consumer’s Choice!
Auto Repair Basics: The A–Z Guide to Shop Services
It’s back to class for kids, and mechanical class for the rest of us! Shop services can sound like another language, so check out our starter dictionary!
Stay Cool This Summer: Car A/C Tips, Cabin Filter Fixes & Common Problem
Can you feel the sweat trickle down your face? Dont’ sweat it, we’ll help you understand your vehicle’s air conditioning, and can fix it if you need to!
Why AWD Vehicles Often Need All 4 Tires Replaced (FWD vs AWD Tire Replacement Guide)
Tire Replacement on FWD vs AWD: Why AWD Often Requires All Four Tires If you drive a front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicle, replacing two tires is usually fine when the other two still have good tread. But if you drive an all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle, you’ve probably heard...
Give Your Wheels a Brake: Brake Service Guide, Warning Signs & When to Book
Whether you’re highway or city driving, fully functioning brakes are critical to your safety. Don’t let whining brakes keep you from that road trip you’re planning!
Tire Types Explained: Winter vs All-Weather vs All-Season (Plus Performance & Truck Tires)
Tire Types Explained: Which Tire Is Right for Your Vehicle? Choosing tires isn’t just about size—it’s about tire type. Different tires use different rubber compounds and tread designs, which changes how they grip the road in rain, snow, ice, and hot summer pavement....
Cabin Air Filter vs Engine Air Filter: What’s the Difference and When to Replace Them
Cabin Air Filter vs Engine Air Filter: What They Do (and When to Replace Them) Filters are small, inexpensive parts—but they make a big difference in comfort, engine performance, and HVAC airflow. Two of the most commonly overlooked filters are: Cabin air filter (for...
12 Easy Maintenance Checks You Can Do at Home (No Tools Needed)
DIY Car Care: 12 Easy Maintenance Checks You Can Do at Home You don’t need to be a mechanic to keep your vehicle in good shape. A few quick DIY checks can prevent breakdowns, improve safety, and help you catch small problems before they turn into expensive...
Water Pump Replacement in Calgary: Symptoms, Costs & Prevention Tips
Water Pump Failure: Signs, Causes & When to Replace (Calgary Mechanic Guide) If your engine is running hot, you notice a coolant smell, or you’re seeing puddles under the front of the vehicle, your water pump could be the culprit. The water pump is one of those...
Winter Car Maintenance in Calgary: What to Check (and Why It Matters)
Calgary winters are tough on vehicles—cold starts, thick fluids, icy roads, potholes, and road salt can all turn small issues into big problems. The good news: a few smart checks before (and during) winter can help prevent no-start mornings, loss of traction,...
Car Making Noise After Winter? Common Spring Noises Explained + Fixes
When Calgary winter finally lets go, a lot of drivers notice the same thing: new noises. Clunks over bumps, squeaks when turning, grinding when braking, or a rattle that wasn’t there in December. That’s not your imagination. Winter potholes, ice buildup, and road salt...
How to Maintain a BMW or Mercedes: Essential Service Tips for Long-Term Reliability
BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles are built for performance, comfort, and precision—but they also reward owners who stay ahead of maintenance. The best way to keep an import running strong (and avoid surprise repair bills) is to follow a consistent plan for oil service,...