Vancouver Automotive Blog

Ootmar Automotive: Vancouver Auto Repair Shop WE 2013 Winner Ootmar Automotive: Vancouver Auto Repair Shop WE 2013 Winner

We’ve done it again! We’ve made the podium for WestEnder Newspaper’s 2013 Best of City Voting. Thanks to you, we’ve made our mark once again in the automotive repair sector in Vancouver. Thank... [More...]

Ootmar Automotive Vancouver: Holiday Hours Ootmar Automotive Vancouver: Holiday Hours

December 21st 7:30am – 4:00pm December 24th Closed December 25th Closed December 26th Closed December 27th 7:30am – 5:00pm December 28th 7:30am – 5:00pm December 31st 7:30am – 2:00pm January 1st Closed January... [More...]

Ootmar Automotive Vancouver: WE’s “Best of City” Voting! Ootmar Automotive Vancouver: WE’s “Best of City” Voting!

It’s that time again… WestEnder Newpaper’s Annual “Best of City” Voting. Please vote for us HERE  Read More →

Winter Service Special from Ootmar Automotive: Vancouver Auto Repair Centre Winter Service Special from Ootmar Automotive: Vancouver Auto Repair Centre

Even Santa needs his vehicle serviced! It’s that time again, winter, Christmas, snow…. Is your vehicle “winterized”? Is it ready for the holiday season? In lue of the holiday season, we are offering... [More...]

Brighter Headlights from Ootmar Automotive, Vancouver Automotive Repair Shop Blog Brighter Headlights from Ootmar Automotive, Vancouver Automotive Repair Shop Blog

Daylight savings time is over; therefore, we’re driving in the dark more often. Are your headlights ok? Are you seeing the pedestrian in front of you? Are you being seen? All these things factor into safe winter... [More...]

Ootmar Automotive in Vancouver, Winter Lube and Oil Service & Inspection Ootmar Automotive in Vancouver, Winter Lube and Oil Service & Inspection

Winter’s coming! Are you ready? Winter is the toughest season on your vehicle. With so many rubber components on your car, the cold weather really puts a toll on your vehicle. Radiator and heater hoses start to harden.... [More...]

Winter Tire Sale Winter Tire Sale

Michelin and BFGoodrich Rebate It’s that time again; time to think about purchasing winter tires. When you purchase four passenger or light truck tires, you get a $70 or $50 mail-in rebate from Michelin or BFGoodrich... [More...]

October Tip of the Month October Tip of the Month

For SAFETY , Drive with your headlamps ON !   Most cars are equipped with “daytime headlamp systems” or “DRL”.   It’s a great system for daytime driving.  However many people rely on... [More...]

How Often Should I Change My Oil? How Often Should I Change My Oil?

A few weeks ago, a customer came by for an oil change. We hadn’t seen them for just over a year and in that time they drove 24,000km. This is what their oil filter looked like: Old Oil Filter As a comparison, here’s... [More...]

What can you do to increase your fuel mileage? What can you do to increase your fuel mileage?

Back in the day, carburetors needed to be tuned-up every season due to the seasonal climate changes. Now, with computer controlled fuel injection systems taking command, that is a thing of the past. I’m not saying... [More...]

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