Servicing Your Drum Brakes
Brakes that work properly are essential to the safety of Calgary drivers. You want to carefully maintain your brakes. In vehicles equipped with drum brakes, the brake components are housed inside a drum that rotates with the wheel. When you step on the brake pedal, brake shoes push out against the [...]
Engine Air Filter
Today we want to talk about your engine air filter. That's the filter that cleans the air before it's burned in your engine. Many people in Calgary wonder how often they should change their engine air filter. The simple answer is 'when it's dirty'. That's a function of how much air has [...]
Your Vehicle Suspension
Let's talk about your suspension - you know, the system that connects your wheels to your vehicle, controls your handling and delivers a good ride as you cruise around Calgary AB. Your suspension is critical for proper steering, stopping and stability. Hey, it's a rough world out there and in [...]
Can your car scent make you safer?
Here’s an interesting tip that we bet you didn’t know, and it might keep you safer: • The average American commuter spends two and a half hours daily in their car. Canadian commuters are not far behind. • The U.S. government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep [...]
Our Service Centre Procedures
It’s comforting for Calgary drivers to know that Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service procedures. When Calgary drivers come in for a routine service like an oil change, our service advisors will give [...]
Tire Rotation and Balancing Q&A
Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd Answer: The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the car maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from [...]