Crestview Auto Service Winter Tire Sale Event on Now

Let's face it, most of us do not think about  our vehicles until we run into a problem....and that problem may be a major inconvenience at best; an accident at worst. Having your vehicle serviced by people that you trust is an absolute must.   Let our team of highly trained technicians at Crestview Auto Service work with you to make sure your vehicle is ready for the road. 

Crestview Auto Service are your Trusted Saskatoon Auto Repair and service Experts!

WINTER TIRE SALE

It's winter tire season and Crestview Auto Service has the winter tires you need.

Most brands and lines of winter tires are now on sale 4 for the price of 3. In addition many of our tires also have manufacture rebates that vary between $30 and $100 on a set of 4 (conditions apply). Winter rims available. Contact Kurt or Matt for all your tire needs. Call or email us at 306-244-6522, crestviewautoservice@sasktel.net

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Why do wheels need to be re-torqued?

Re-torquing wheels after vehicle servicing

When you bring your vehicle to our repair shop, if we have had your wheels off of the vehicle, we will ask you to return so we can re-torque the wheels. Your invoice will also have a statement on it advising that the wheels need to be re-torqued. You can do this yourself if you like, but if we were the ones to work on the car we do this at no charge to you. We always use a torque wrench to tighten your wheels when we re-install them. This is more of a safety concern now than it was 20 years ago. Vehicles are much more reliable today, but they are made with lighter materials and some of these are very fussy about how they are put together. Even a slight decrease or increase in the tightness of bolts and nuts can have adverse affects, in that they can loosen or they can break. 

Occasionally a customer will come into our auto repair shop with a concern of a noise; once in a while we find loose lug nuts that hold the tires and rims tight to the car. This usually happens shortly after they have had the vehicle in for servicing somewhere and the wheels were off or they have taken the wheel off themselves. Most automotive shops will use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel and this is the best way to make sure the nuts are tight but not so tight that the wheel studs break from too much pressure on them. Some vehicles are more prone to having the lug nuts loosen and will need multiple re-torquing to make sure they stay tight.

Loose wheels don’t happen often, but to be safe, have your wheels re-torqued within the first 100 KM after they have been put on. It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner/driver that this is done. Loose wheels can cause a lot of damage to your car and potential injury to you and others. It doesn't take long to re-torque wheels and could save you a repair bill and a big headache.

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Index to Rolls Royce and Bentley tech tips

Bentley Arnage - (c) J E Robison Service

A rare Rolls Royce Corniche S - (c) J E Robison Service

I've written quite a few articles on Rolls Royce and Bentley, and I have begun gathering them together here.  One day I'll probably turn them into a book.  Till then . . . Feel free to comment or offer corrections.


Thoughts on buying a used Rolls Royce or Bentley - applies to Silver Cloud and newer series cars

More thoughts on Spur - Spirit - Turbo era car buying

Thoughts on restoration - applies to all cars

Evolution of the RR/B models - Silver Shadow through Arnage/Seraph - original article from the Robison Service website

Inspecting a Rolls Royce or Bentley - Applies to Corniche, Continental, Azure, Turbo R, Mulsanne, Eight, Turbo R, Silver Spur, Silver Dawn, Silver Spirit

More Things to Look For in a 1981-2000 Rolls Royce or Bentley - this is the original article from the Robison Service website

The last Crewe built Rolls Royce convertibles - applies to 2000-2002 final Series Corniche

Repairing convertible top hydraulics - Applies to 1996-2004 Rolls Royce and Bentley Corniche and Azure cars

Head gasket failures in Bentley Turbo cars - applies to Turbo R, Continental R and T, Azure, Arnage

Checking engines after head gasket failure - Applies to all cars

Checking and inspecting Rolls Royce hydraulic systems - all cars after Silver Cloud and print to Silver Seraph. Applies to all Shadow/Spur era vehicles

Case Study - brake failure in a Shadow - Silver Shadow era cars with RR363

Rear suspension gas springs - Applies to all 1981 - 1999 cars prior to Silver Seraph

Changing batteries in seat and ECUs, Applies to 1980s-1990s Silver Spirit / Silver Spur / Mulsanne /Eight / Turbo R

Changing alarm ECU batteries,  Applies to 1980s-1990s Silver Spirit / Silver Spur / Mulsanne /Eight / Turbo R

Servicing Shadow and Spur series brakes - applies to 1966 - 1999 cars after Silver Cloud and prior to Silver Seraph

Alcon racing brakes for Continental and Azure - Applies to all 1990s cars but most particularly to the final series Azure, which had these brakes fitted at the factory - a unique variant

Fixing Power Steering Leaks - applies to 90s cars with the reservoir above the alternator

Questions and answers on collector car storage - Applies to all cars

Evaluating paint - Applies to all cars

I hope you find these suggestions useful, and I wish you luck and success, keeping your Rolls Royce or Bentley motorcar on the road!

Best wishes

John Elder Robison

John Elder Robison is the general manager of J E Robison Service Company, independent restoration and repair specialists in Springfield, Massachusetts.  John is a longtime technical consultant to the RROC and other car clubs, and he’s owned and restored many fine vehicles.  Find him online at www.robisonservice.com or in the real world at 413-785-1665

(Post 5) Tidbits

(P5) Tidbits of information about Canada you may never need:

• 150, the # of new vehicle models and major redesigns introduced by manufacturers from 2010 to 2012
• 260, the # of new vehicle models and major redesigns expected to be introduced between 2013 and 2015

(Information gathered from Government of Canada and the automotive industry, 2013)

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Air Conditioning and Why We Need it!

September 7, 2012

Just a brief history on the very first modern air conditioning unit was developed by Willis Haviland Carrier a young engineer, back in 1902 to solve a humidity problem at the Sackett-Wilhelms Lithgraphing and Publishing Company in Brooklyn New York.

Since that day air conditioning has been part of our daily life's in the summer, we do not even think about it, unless it is not working then what? We normally call someone to service or do the necessary repairs and get it up and running to it's peak performance. ColdFlow is a company who has the team of experts to perform all your heating and cooling needs as well as provide you with up grades with leading brands who they have partnered with. This eliminates any middle man and the savings is passed directly to you as the consumer.

With so many different Brands in the market place, how do you choose the most cost efficient unit, that will perform and meet or exceed your needs. ColdFlow Heating and Cooling trained staff will evaluate your needs and recommend several options for you to choose from. That will efficiently keep your home cool for years to come, all the work comes with a written guarantee.

Having an efficient air conditioning provides you with many benefits, keeps your home or business cool allowing you to enjoy a temperature that is comfortable for all. With the more modern units which will also save you on your electricity or gas bill depending on what you use, makes perfect sense when we all save.

If your air conditioning system is outdated and cost you more then you should be paying on your energy bills, maybe it is time for you to get a "Free Evaluation" of what the perfect system would be at an affordable price that will keep your home cool and save you money in the long run. Please keep in mind there is no obligation on your part, just an estimate of what it will cost to upgrade. Just provide us with the information and one of our professional sales engineers will contact and set an appointment.


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Welcome To RJ PICK UP SERVICE

February 16, 2012

Welcome To RJ PICK UP SERVICE

RJ PICK SERVICE is located in Uxbridge, Ontario formally knowing as RJ Pickups & Accessories Inc. On October 1st 2011 Jody Gay and Carl White bought the business from Raymond Jacques.  Jody and Carl welcome all existing customers and look forward to providing the highest quality of customer satisfaction in the industry.

Jody Gay and Carl White are both Licensed Mechanics with  (MVIS) Motor Vehicle Inspection Station of Ontario. They are experienced on all makes and models, cars, trucks Gas or Diesel no job is too complicated for these boys. Their mutual goal is to fix it right the first time.

Drop By and enjoy our laid back atmosphere. Our goal is to make you a customer for life. By going that extra mile with our service. Understanding our customers needs and wants by providing a written repair quote that is accurate and followed up with a phone call is what RJ PICK SERVICE is all about keeping you up to date with the status of your vehicle.

We are also an Authorized Tire Craft Dealer, we handle and sell all makes and models of tires for Trucks, Cars, SUV's,Trailers and Farm Equipment.  Our price always includes installation, balancing and new valve stems, the only thing on top is the taxes. We also provide a follow up with re torquing your wheels making sure they are well secured and safe.

We also supply accessories for trucks and vehicles from floor mats to tunnel covers and just about anything you will need to spice up your vehicle by adding that personal touch that makes you proud of your vehicle. We deal with major suppliers such as Robert Thibert,  Action Car  and Truck Accessories just to name a few.

We also specialize in Trailer Hitches, 5th Wheels and Goose Necks for all makes and models professionally installed with complete wiring and braking systems. This is an item you need to have people who have full experience with the above items, no room for mistakes. once you drill a hole it is there for ever.

We will be posting tips and updates on how you can better maintain your vehicle and making sure your repairs do not get out of hand when you look after your vehicle. We all know how important an "Oil Changes" is to your vehicle and other maintenance you can do to keep your vehicle running as smooth as possible.

All The Best 

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Former Trainer for General Motors (GMDA)

"We are committed to providing the best trained personnel in the automotive industry" that was our mission statement when l worked for "Dealers Association of Toronto and District".

The Bentleys are coming!

It’s spring in New England. Now that the snow is gone, the Rolls Royces and Bentleys are coming out of the woodwork.

I’d like you to meet one of my old friends and his car:



This is Efrem Gordon, a local attorney and long time Bentley driver. One of my judge buddies describes Efrem as the elder statesman of the Western Massachusetts bar. He graduated Harvard Law School before I was born, and he’s practiced here in Springfield ever since.

For a quarter of a century, if I had bad trouble, I always knew I could turn to Efrem for help. For just as long, we’ve kept these cars of his running.

Here are a few views of the car . . .






This Bentley R Type is just about all original. It's got less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, and it still works like new.