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Regular Car Maintenance

6,000 KM CAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE

We recommend that you take advantage of this service every 6,000 km or 3 to 4 months.Our technicians will:

  • Change oil
  • Replace oil filter
  • Inspect and top up (if necessary) these fluids:
    • Cooling system
    • Brake
    • Power steering
    • Transmission
    • Windshield washer
  • Inspect drive belt
  • Lubricate hinges, locks and latches
  • Lubricate chassis, steering and suspension components (if applicable)
  • Visually inspect front/rear wheel drive systems, steering system, suspension component, universal joints and boot
  • Detect leaks
  • Visually inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect tires and adjust air pressure
  • Inspect and replace (if necessary) outside lights
  • Inspect and replace (if necessary) windshield wipers
  • Inspect horn

 24,000 KM Annual Car Maintenance Service

We recommend that you take advantage of this service every 24,000 km or 12 months.

Our technicians will:

Perform the 6,000 km Maintenance Service, plus:

  • Road test vehicle
  • Align wheels
  • Rotate/balance tires and inspect spare tire
  • Service brake system:
    • Disassemble and inspect primary components at all four wheels
    • Clean
    • Lubricate/reassemble, adjust brake shoes (if necessary)
  • Inspect flexible and rigid brake lines
  • Inspect and replace (if necessary) air filter
  • Inspect and replace (if necessary) passenger compartment air filter(s) and pollen filter(s)
  • Inspect cooling system:
    • Test pressure
    • Check pH
    • Inspect hoses and clamps
    • Clean outside of radiator and air conditioning condenser
  • Inspect transmission
  • Inspect:
    • Steering system
    • Suspension components
    • Power train
  • Inspect and lubricate:
    • Accelerator linkages
    • Shifter linkages
    • Space tire retractor (below vehicle)
    • Parking brake cables and linkages

 48,000 KM Plus Service

We recommend that you take advantage of this service every 48,000 km or 24 months—or upon purchasing any used vehicle with an unknown service history.Our technicians will:

Perform the 6,000 km Maintenance Service and the 24,000 km Annual Maintenance Service, plus:

  • Flush and replace:
    • Cooling fluid
    • Transmission fluid and filter
    • Differential lubricant
    • Hydraulic brake fluid
    • Hydraulic power steering fluid
    • Transfer case lubricant (4X4)
  • Inspect ignition system
  • Inspect and replace (if necessary) spark plugs
  • Performance test heating and air conditioning systems
  • Replace fuel filter
  • Inspect gas fume collection system
  • Inspect clutch system
  • Compliance check airbag system and seatbelt retractors
  • Read computer codes
  • Replace PCV valve

96,000 KM SUPREME SERVICE

We recommend that you take advantage of this service every 96,000 km or 48 months.

Our technicians will:

Perform 6,000 km Maintenance Service, 24,000 km Annual Maintenance Service and 48,000 km Plus Service, plus:

  • Replace timing belt
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace ignition cable
  • Clean injection system
  • Test ignition advance (if applicable)
  • Replace hoses and belts