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Before buying a car

March 17, 2010 @ 7:18 am
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Before buying a car, let Metro Auto do a full Inspection to make sure you are purchasing a reliable and safe car.  Dont get ripped off.  Let Metro Auto’s Proffesionals inspect your car.

Engine Oil Change

@ 7:07 am
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All the moving parts of the engine are lubricated which reduces the friction and wear. The engine oil also helps in cooling the engine at the same time keeps the dirt and sludge deposits clean. One thing that must also be remembered is that the engine oil breaks down with time and should be replaced regularly for optimal effectiveness. We at Metro Auto excel in providing quick oil change service while taking care of your car.

The Mechanics at Metro Auto delivers the best service by selecting the right oil for your vehicle, inspecting the car’s air filter as well as check the levels of vital fluids for brakes, power steering, automatic transmission and coolant/antifreeze. Doing all these is so important as by taking care of your car’s oil, filter and fluid needs is not only simple but one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to help keep it running smooth and strong. It is said that maintenance is the key to optimal running vehicle.

How a Car Works

@ 7:05 am
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    The Engine

  1. Cars have an engine, whether it is fuel-powered or electric. The engine creates the power necessary to move the vehicle. Smaller engines normally have less power than bigger ones, although this is not always true. The engine produces torque, which is what moves the car from a complete stop, and horsepower, which takes over when the vehicle is in motion. Think of torque as towing ability and horsepower as passing ability.

    The Transmission

  2. There are two types of transmissions found in passenger cars and trucks: a manual or an automatic. A manual transmission will employ the use of a clutch, a shifter and different speeds or gears that can be chosen by the operator at will. An automatic transmission has predetermined shift points and goes through all the gears on its own, with the operator only pressing on the gas.

    The Driveshaft

  3. When the engine turns, it causes the transmission to rotate. Connected to the transmission via what is known as an output shaft is the driveshaft. It is a long, cylindrical metal shaft that connects the transmission to the rear-end axle, allowing the power to get to the wheels and, ultimately, the ground. On front-wheel-drive vehicles, there are only axles that spin using the transmission and no need for a long driveshaft.

    The Axle

  4. The axle contains a ring and pinion gear set that has a predetermined ratio, which theoretically works best with the transmission gears and tire size. When the driveshaft turns the ring and pinion gears, they spin the axle shafts. On the ends of these shafts are the wheels of the vehicle, which spin at the same rate, causing the car to move forward or backward. On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the gears that turn the axles are found inside the transmission instead of in the axle housing.

A/C Services

@ 7:02 am
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Metro Auto is the place to be for Auto Air Conditioning Repair and Service.  If your vehicle is too hot for our hot Edmonton Weather.  Let us Cool you Off! 

  • Air Conditioner Installation
  • Air Conditioner Repair
  • Air Conditioner Refill

Winter car safety

@ 7:00 am
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Metro Auto wants your car to be in top appearance for your safety. Follow these steps, and let Metro Autos account techs accomplish abiding your car to make sure it is safe for our -40 acclimate in Edmonton.

Step 1

~~ Make Sure Your Car is Winterized ~~

Check the array or accept it checked, abnormally if it is 4 years old or older, to see if it has abundant activity larboard in it for those cold, snowy days. Added things to accumulate in acceptable action are the heater, windshield wiper blades and wiper fluid, activity headlights, acceptable tires, belts, brakes, antifreeze and able oil type.

There are winter fluids that you can put in your car backlog that will advice accumulate ice and snow off your windshields or you can accomplish your own to aerosol on and use to abolish it, too. Use a spray bottle and make equal parts of vinegar or rubbing alcohol and water and spray on all windows.

Always have enough gas in the tank so you don’t end up stranded somewhere, sitting in a freezing cold car.

В· Step 2

~~Clean off the Car~~

Cleaning ice and snow off the car can be such a affliction but there are some nice means to accelerate up and lighten to amount here. Consider purchasing avant-garde accessories such as a acrimonious snow scraper with a continued bond that plugs into the cigarette lighter; amount is about $12, a winter snow awning for the accomplished car that protects the accomplished car from the acclimate and a array operated hot key de-icer with congenital in led light, costs about $8.

Keep an old beneath besom handle to abolish the harder snow about the annoy hubs as this fits in that breadth altogether to beating it away.

Make sure to clean off the roof and hood so blowing snow does not hinder visibility and headlights to make sure you are visible to others on dreary days.

В· Step 3

~~Have a Winter Emergency Kit in the Trunk~~

An emergency winter kit could arise in actual accessible and save lives if anyone became abandoned in a blizzard. Pack things like, blankets, additional balmy clothing, bag of beach or backing clutter to put beneath tires if stuck, dry aliment snacks, jumper cables, carriageable shovel, flares, flashlight with added batteries, and cardboard towels.

В· Step 4

~~ Check the Weather Report ~~

Always check the weather report before driving anywhere in bad weather but especially for long distance. If you can avoid going out on bad snow and ice days, do it and reschedule your plans

В· Step 5

~~ Practice Safety Driving Tips ~~

Turn on headlights if it is a dreary day, consistently abrasion a seatbelt and go slower than the acquaint acceleration absolute if roads are icy and slippery.

Bridges benumb up aboriginal so go boring over them and anchor aboriginal and accurately rather than slamming on them and traveling into a spin. If you activate to accelerate at any time while driving, apathetic down, acclaim affluence up on the council caster and about-face it into the administration that the rear of the car is going. Remember that black ice is not as visible but you may often see skid marks where others have slid on it.

В· Step 6

~~Avoid Using the Cruise Control~~

Don’t use the cruise ascendancy in winter active altitude as glace spots can arise at any time and the aboriginal blow on the brakes can put you into a spin.

Always keep a safe distance behind any vehicle so you can stop without hitting them.

В· Step 7

~~ Stay Clear of Snowplows and Slow Down for Exit Ramps ~~

Drive a good distance behind snow plows or in the added lane far abundant abaft them as the drivers accept to accumulate their eyes on the alley with snow aerial everywhere and cannot consistently see added vehicles. Never canyon them on the appropriate if on any alley or artery and apprehend that any barter is added to accompany to a stop so abstain acid in foreground of them and let them canyon you if possible.

Exit ramps may not get as much sand or salt so remember to gently ease up on the gas when exiting the highway.

В· Step 8

~~ Take it Easy in a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle ~~

Many humans get brash in a four caster drive car but that could be a sheer aberration as they are abundant in absorption but may be a bigger car and will still accelerate on icy anchorage and yield best to stop, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Fleet Vehicles

@ 6:58 am
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Metro Auto provides quick service for all Fleet Vehicles.  We service Taxi’s, Government Vehicles, Fleet Commercial Vans.

Steering and Suspensions

@ 6:56 am
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We provide complete steering and suspension systems service! Fix your bouncy car, squeeky turns, and noisy bumps.  Metro Auto can service your suspension needs.

  • Wheel Alignment
  • Front End Parts
  • Wheel Balancing
  • Tire Rotation
  • Shocks and Struts
  • Strut Mounts
  • Coil and Leaf Springs
  • Steering Stabilizers
  • Rack and Pinion

Tire Maintenance

@ 6:55 am
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Tire safety is an important, yet often overlooked aspect of vehicle maintenance. Your tires need regular inspection and maintenance to maximize mileage and safety. Both cheap tires and top of the line are subject to normal and abnormal wear and tear. Proper upkeep will help protect your investment, and keep you safe on the road.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rotate tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, or more often if necessary to keep tread wear equal.

  2. Step 2

    Have your tires rebalanced every other rotation to further promote even wear and a smoother ride.

  3. Step 3

    Keep the air pressure at the manufacturer’s recommended level, which can be found on the vehicle placard. The vehicle placard is found usually inside the driver’s side door jam. Air pressure should be checked at least once a month, when the tires are cool. Proper air pressure can improve gas mileage.

  4. Step 4

    Keep your vehicle in proper alignment, both front and rear end. Tires on a vehicle that is out of alignment will have abnormal wear and tear.

  5. Step 5

    Inspect your tires regularly for excessive wear, cuts in the tread or sidewall and any other visible damage.

  6. Step 6

    Replace worn out tires when the built in wear bars become visible across the tread surface.

  7. Step 7

    In the event of a flat tire, do not use “Fix a Flat” type products. Have the tire inspected and repaired if possible. If not, replace the tire.

  8. Step 8

    Newer cars may have Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) which uses sensors to monitor air pressure and alert you if the pressure is significantly low. TPMS components can degrade, and in turn cause faulty sensor operation. Have the wearable components of the system replaced each time a tire is serviced.

  9. Step 9

    Have your tires professionally inspected by Metro Auto. Our trained technicians can spot problems that you may not see.

Batteries

@ 6:52 am
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The battery actually helps in starting and charging systems of the car and thus ensures vehicle’s operation dependability irrespective of the driving conditions you are driving your car in.

Car Battery Center of Electrical System

1. The car battery is the central unit of car’s electrical system and thus car’s whole electrical system depends on it. In general sense the car battery is considered to be the brain of the whole car’s electrical system which ultimately supplies the juice needed for all of the electrical components on a car to function originates from the battery.

Electrical System a Complex Web

2. The whole electrical system of the car is made up of a web of connected wires, fuses and relay systems. The current in to various components of the car is supplied by the car battery through the electrical wiring. A system of fuses, which serve as a protection against electrical malfunctions, and relays, which redirect incoming electrical charges, comprise the heart and inner workings of a vehicle’s electrical system.

Car Alternator Importance

3. During the normal course of engine operation, the car alternator power the whole car’s accessories – radio, lights, horn and is responsible for this operation only. The initial charge which is supplied by the car battery allows the car to be started, and then the alternator takes over the job of supplying a constant electrical feed. Apart for this, the alternator is also responsible for recharging the battery after the battery loses some of its strength from starting the car.

In case you have encountered a battery problem then don’t wait bring it to Metro Auto, we’ll get you on your way in no time with a high-quality battery.  All Batteries are guaranteed up to 6 years.  Free Replacement.

Brakes

@ 5:28 am
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If your vehicle isn’t stopping like it should, don’t hesitate, bring it into today for a FREE* inspection of your car brakes!

Problems with your car brakes are serious and waiting to bring it when there is a problem may just make the problem worse.  Bring your vehicle into  for a FREE* no-obligation brake inspection at the first hint of trouble.  Our brake repair technicians will inspect your car brakes and tell you exactly what the problem is.