Knowing how to change a flat is a skill that any driver should learn. Changing a flat tire doesn’t need to be difficult, all you need is the right tools, knowledge, and practice. To change a flat tire you will need the following: Jack Lug Wrench Fully Inflated spare tire Vehicles owner’s manual […]
As the season grows colder and winter is just around the corner you may already be thinking about changing over your tires to winter tires. Proper tire storage will not only save on space, but also help maintain and prolong the life of your tires. By putting in a bit of effort up front to […]
A car leaking oil presents several hazards and challenges to the vehicle’s driver and owner. Risks of oil leaking from a car include potential fires in the engine compartment, damage to the car’s mechanical components and harm to the environment as the vehicle’s efficiency is reduced by the leaking oil. Is My Car Leaking Oil? […]
Anti-lock braking systems, commonly referred to as ABS, come in most current vehicles. Anti-lock brakes are an active safety feature that are intended to help drivers maintain their steering control in a panic situation and prevent the car from spinning out of control. This is done by stopping the wheels from locking up during heavy […]
When you take your hands off the steering wheel, do you notice your vehicle veering off to the left or right? This could likely be due to your tires needing to be aligned. It is important to take care of getting an alignment done promptly. Primarily because it is unsafe to drive with misaligned tires, […]
Bringing your vehicle to a mechanic for a tune-up can mean many different things according to different people. Some people think of tune ups as “check-ups”, just like you would go to a doctor for. Doing these regular “check-ups” ensures that your vehicle is working properly and is in good shape. When you bring your […]
At Simone Performance, our #1 priority is the safety of our customers and everyone else on the roads. We recommend everyone in Ontario have SAFE winter tires on their vehicle. We recommend you do a visual inspection of your winter tires before you install them on your vehicle. It’s easy to forget what they looked […]
Professional Tips for Preparing & Storing Your Vehicle Over Winter Fall is finally here , soon it will be winter and we’ve reached that sad time to put away the summer cars. But it’s not as simple as pulling into the driveway, throwing the cover over it and walking away. Proper maintenance is necessary even […]
A Deal Isn’t Always A Deal In today’s ever-thrifty, deal-driven world, when it comes to automotive repairs, especially brakes, everyone wants to try and get things done as inexpensively as possible. Unfortunately, inexpensive doesn’t usually mean great quality. An example for you: here we have two brake rotors that are approximately six months old. They’ve […]
