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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: Apr 04, 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: Mar 21, 2021

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

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 05, 2020

Champlain Service Automotive Tips: Repair Standards

Vancouver drivers may not know that there are vital uniform service and repair guidelines in the automotive industry. The guidelines were created to help automotive service professionals bet...
Published on: Apr 12, 2020

Severe Driving in Vancouver

Owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Vancouver drivers can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil every so ma...
Published on: Nov 10, 2019

Used Car Inspection at Champlain Service in Vancouver

It’s natural for Vancouver drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Vancouver area: you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn’t been well maintain...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019

10 Overlooked Services - Let Champlain Service Take Care of Them for You

Let’s talk about Vancouver drivers' automotive service schedules. And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten.At Champlain Service  we have a list of 10 servi...
Published on: Sep 08, 2019