Car Care

As winter begins, it is important to take steps to prepare your vehicle for unpredictable weather and less than ideal road conditions. Windshield wipers are an important factor for putting your safety first on the road this winter. Checking your vehicle’s wipers for functionality before you face heavy snow, ice and slush on the roads…

Driving at night with poor visibility is dangerous and it can be worsened by improperly aimed or wrongly adjusted headlights. If your vehicle’s headlights are not positioned properly on the road ahead, you can miss upcoming hazards. Once they are properly positioned, you will see a dramatic improvement in your night driving. How Often Should…

The name can be deceiving: headrests. It is a place to rest your head, right? The padding on the back of your seat that supports your head and neck is not for resting – it is actually a restraint device. When properly positioned, your vehicle’s headrest can reduce your risk for soft tissue injuries in…

You may assume that four-wheel drive is the only way to tackle a winter in Canada, but you may be surprised. Depending on the type of car you have (sedan, SUV or minivan), you may find that each car type has its own pros and cons when the snow starts to fall. It’s Not Only…

Remembrance Day is a day about our armed forces in Canada. Also known as Poppy Day, this is the day that marks the date and time armies stopped fighting in World War I. In the first and second World Wars, Canada lost more than 100,000 soldiers. This day is more than just a day off;…

Most drivers are under the impression that a vehicle must be warmed up and sit idle for several minutes before it can be driven on cold mornings. After all, this has been a common practice for years. If you warm up your vehicle in the morning, it may be because you assume you will get…

  Summer is here and that means holiday travel. Whether it’s the mid-summer celebration of British Columbia Day or the end of summer with Labour Day, many people use the long weekend to make short trips out of town to visit their cottage in one of the province’s beautiful, scenic areas or enjoy the company…

Keeping your car’s engine tuned is not only recommended by the manufacturer, but it can lower your risk for major engine failures in the future. Tuning your engine requires a variety of tasks to be done; from changing the oil on schedule to replacing air filters, etc. All of these tasks can be completed by…

At Minit-Tune & Brake Auto Centre, we love our community and are always looking for ways to actively participate and contribute. We are proud to support and be part of the Surrey, BC neighbourhood. Who would not love living here? Surrey is the place where urban and rural lifestyles come together, offering some of the…

Of course, we enjoy crackling fires and hot chocolate, but now it’s time to roll down the windows and feel the fresh, spring air. Open up that sun roof and let the sun cast its golden warmth. Before you do this, a full check-up for your car is in order. Planning your Spring Break getaway?…