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

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The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Mar 14, 2021

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Jan 17, 2021

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans.  Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well.  It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally,...
Published on: Jan 03, 2021

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Jul 01, 2020

Severe Driving in Scarborough

Owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Scarborough drivers can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil every so ...
Published on: Jun 07, 2020

Importance of Maintenance Schedules

Your vehicle isn’t the only aspect of Scarborough life with recommended intervals: you have dental cleanings, physical exams, laundry, mowing the lawn and paying the bills.What would happen if y...
Published on: Feb 02, 2020

The Traditions Auto Service Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most Scarborough 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...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019

Simple Answers from Traditions Auto Service in Scarborough : Severe Service

Question: What is a severe service maintenance schedule?Traditions Auto Service Answer:When I was a kid in, Sunday meant having a bath, getting dressed for church and then hanging up my Sunday clothe...
Published on: Aug 25, 2019