Author: Matthew Bird

If your vehicle’s power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicle’s engine to ...

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. In our automotive world, includin...

Some new manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 8,000 to 13,000 kilometers or more. Following these recommendations is very impo...

Arrow Motors Tech Question: My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer? Arrow Motors Answer: Dan’s problem, premature ...

As you know, today’s vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently.  Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout the e...

Question: When do I need to replace my battery? Arrow Motors Answer: That’s an essential question for Aylmer drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced. Look, if your battery is dyi...

Most Aylmer drivers are aware that car makers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and saf...

Let’s talk about air conditioning service and repair issues for the Aylmer area. Most of us don’t give our air conditioning a second thought as long as it’s making cold air. But ...

You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things.  Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights.  After they’ve been exposed to ultra...

If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don’t stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your brakes checked.  All newer vehicles have di...