Getting to Know your vehicle
Reliable Auto Service
Maintenance
Maintenance is an important element of owning a car and paying attention to your owner's manual is highly recommended. Some of the common routine maintenance checks include:
- Oil and filter changes
- Tires and tire pressure
- Fluids (antifreeze, power steering, coolant)
- Cooling system
- Air filters (engine and cabin)
- Timing and serpentine belts
- Battery and contacts
- Spark plugs
Inspections
Before buying a used vehicle it makes sense to protect your investment with a qualified second opinion. Also some vehicle inspections are required before you can register a vehicle in Alberta. Trust Zoom with you vehicle inspections including:
- Insurance Inspections
- Out-of-Province Inspections
- Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Salvage Vehicle Inspections
Diagnostics
Automotive maintenance and the troubleshooting of even basic problems can be incredibly complex. As cars become more advanced, new computer-controlled elements and increasingly complex drivetrains are introduced into vehicles, and diagnosing problems becomes more difficult. Common issues requiring diagnosis include:
- Sluggish performance
- Leaks
- No starts or inconsistent starting
Auto Body Repair & Parts
Zoom is a one-stop-shop offering you a variety of of auto body repair services including:
- Insurance claims
- Body work and painting
- Fender repair
- Frame repair
- Scratch and dent repair
Brakes
Your braking system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle and regular maintenance will do more than improve the safety or your vehicle, it will help to reduce costs by minimizing damage to your braking components.
Some indications that your brakes require inspection:
- Slow to respond
- Vehicle pulls when the brakes are applied
- Grinding feeling/feedback
- Squealing noise when brakes applied
Transmissions/Transaxles
Owner’s manual recommendations on transmission fluid changes vary considerably and may go as high as 160,000 kilometres or more. For best results, have your car’s transmission fluid and filter changed every two years or 40,000 kilometres. Signs that you should not ignore:
- Transmission warning light is on
- Gears are slipping (inconsistent shifting)
- Rough shifting of gears (feel a "clunk")
- Delayed engagement of gear changes
- Fluid leak (red/dark red)
Suspension
Having a bad suspension can greatly affect your ability to control the vehicle, especially when stopping or turning, so it's in your best interest not to ignore signs that service is required:
- Rough ride (feeling all the bumps on the road)
- Drifting or pulling during turns
- Dips or "nose dives" when stopping
- Uneven tire wear
- Greasy or oily looking shocks