Traditions Auto Service
550 Warden Ave Scarborough, ON M1L 3Z3 416-691-5397

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A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery.  You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...
Published on: Oct 30, 2022

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Jul 19, 2020

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Jun 21, 2020

Traditions Auto Service Automotive Tips: Battery Upgrade

Every vehicle comes with a battery that meets the manufacturer’s specifications. This battery does a good job for the conditions under which typical buyers of that particular vehicle are expecte...
Published on: Jan 19, 2020

Do I Need a New Battery?

Today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your vehicle electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think abou...
Published on: Jan 12, 2020

Battery

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have?Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into Traditions Auto Servic...
Published on: Mar 24, 2019

Traditions Auto Service Automotive Tips: Battery Maintenance

Automotive batteries are pretty pricey for most Scarborough drivers and at one point or another they all need to be replaced. Don’t worry however - there are some things you can do to prolong yo...
Published on: Dec 02, 2018

Simple Answers from Traditions Auto Service for Scarborough: Battery Replacement

 Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Traditions Auto Service Answer:That’s an essential question for Scarborough drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced.Look, if y...
Published on: Nov 11, 2018