Gary Dunn Personal Auto Service Inc.
203 Pinebush Rd Unit # 101 N1R 7H8 Cambridge, ON, Canada

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Don't let unexpected car repairs bust your holiday budget. #MaintenanceMondays #CarCare https://bit.ly/2KMVXat

Thank you to all who voted for us in the Cambridge Times Readers Choice Awards. We won in the category: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN - GARY DUNN We appreciate your continued support over the past 31 years!

We are pleased to announce that we have been nominated again this year for the Cambridge Times Readers Choice Awards in the following categories: 1. Best Auto Service Centre - Local 2. Best Oil Change - Local... 3. Best Auto Mechanic/Technician (Gary Dunn) In order to vote, please click on the following links below and vote under each of the categories. Thank you for your support! https://cambridgetimeschoice.ca//automotive/auto-service-c https://cambridgetimeschoice.ca//automoti/oil-change-local https://cambridgetimeschoice.ca///auto-mechanic-technician

October is Fall Car Care Month! It's a perfect time to get your vehicle checked before harsh winter weather hits. #CarCare

Add Pre-Trip Auto Care to Summer Road Trip Plans Vehicles 10 Years or Older Twice as Likely to Get Stranded Roadside With school out for the summer, many famil...ies are planning driving vacations. Adding pre-trip auto care to road trip plans lessens the chance of a roadside breakdown for all motorists and is even more important for those driving older vehicles, says the Car Care Council. According to AAA roadside data, vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to be stranded at the roadside, and four times more likely to require a tow. The findings also show that the top reasons for requiring a tow are battery and electrical systems issues (23 percent), engine cooling system failures (11 percent) and tire damage that cannot be repaired or replaced at the roadside (10 percent). The Car Care Council urges all drivers to make sure their vehicles are road-trip ready to minimize the chance of car trouble away from home, said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. With the average vehicle age exceeding 11.5 years and the odds of a roadside breakdown much greater for those with older vehicles, a pre-trip vehicle inspection is especially important to help ensure a stress-free journey. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends a vehicle check prior to departure to avoid the hassle and unexpected expense of car trouble away from home, including: Check the battery and replace if necessary. Be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging. Excessive heat and overcharging shortens the life of a battery. Check the HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) system as proper cooling performance is critical for interior comfort. Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when driving during precipitation. The Car Care Council also recommends inspecting the brake system, performing a tune-up, checking and restocking the emergency kit, and fully charging cell phones before leaving home. The Car Care Council is the source of information for the Be Car Care Aware consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org.

Car trouble can ruin a road trip. Don't forget to have your vehicle inspected before you hit the road. #CarCare

Check out Car and Driver for severe winter weather tips from the Car Care Council. https://blog.caranddriver.com/how-severe-cold-affects-your/ #bombcyclone

Tire pressure should be checked at least monthly. It is important to note that newer cars with tire pressure monitoring systems may not alert you until the tire is significantly under-inflated, so you may want to check it more frequently, said White.

Are you and your vehicle ready for winter? It just takes a little preparation! #Winter #LetitSnow