Edmonton Auto Repair

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it is important to have your car ready for anything you face this winter. Having your vehicle inspected for winter can save your car from wear and tear, and you from hazards. Here are some things to get checked out this season:   1. Check your fluids. Whether it’s the oil, coolant, or brake fluid, it’s important to make sure your car is in top shape for the winter. This is also an excellent opportunity to check for leaks and cracks in the hoses and belts in your car! If you have not already, you may also want to consider switching to synthetic oil in your car, should it be appropriate for your car. Synthetic oil is faster to heat up, keeping the moving parts of your engine running smoothly.   2. Check your battery. The heat of the summer can really impact car batteries. When the weather cools off, and snow starts to fall, you don’t want to get stuck with a dead batter ... read more

At Basco Automotive Services in Edmonton, AB we can help you with a complete battery, alternator, and starter testing. The last thing you want is to be late to work, or worse, stranded in the middle of nowhere due to a faulty battery. By testing and cleaning your battery regularly, you can avoid any issues that may arise... not to mention you can change your battery before it dies on you. The lifespan of a car battery is about 3-5 years; you can usually find the date of the battery on the top so you can keep track

It's that time of year again - whether you’re driving your kiddos, sharing carpool duties or sending your kids off to college - now is the time to schedule an appointment to get your vehicle serviced. At Basco Automotive Services in Edmonton, AB we care about your family’s safety. This is why we recommend coming in for a routine maintenance service appointment, so we can assess your vehicle from starter to fluid top ups. It’s important to keep up on maintenance with your vehicle as it can save you time, money, and headaches in the future. With more people working from home, vehicles have been sitting for longer periods of time. When your vehicle is left unused for long periods of time, they can start to malfunction; you may notice your battery drained, tires may go flat, and engine oil will start deteriorating. At Basco Automotive Services we will be able to inspect your vehicle and discuss any issues we see with you. This is how you can be proa ... read more