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Yearly Archives: 2020

Why Door Lock Failures Happen in Your BMW

Why Door Lock Failures Happen in Your BMW

Remember the days when we had to roll up our windows manually, use keys to open doors, and start your engine?   Today’s BMWs offer many conveniences to drivers that are often overlooked. On the flip side, modern technology can malfunction or fail, reminding us how fortunate we are to have these perks.   Despite advancements in technology, it can be frustrating for BMW drivers to experience failure in basic systems like door locking mechanisms.   BMW is a leader in providing the latest technology that cars have to offer. When door lock failures happen in your BMW, you should find the source of the failure.   The BMW 330 has been reported to have problems related to locks, latches, and linkages in several model years between 2001 to 2006. They occur as early as 48,900 miles to 91,000 miles.   Here are reports of BMW 330 door lock problems from various car owners: The key fob worked when unlockin ... read more

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How to Keep Your Jaguar in Good Condition

How to Keep Your Jaguar in Good Condition

Our luxury cars most especially the brand Jaguar benefit from service and repair of Jaguar vehicle. If you want to protect your investment and improve your vehicle’s longevity, you need to know some maintenance tips to keep your Jaguar running smoothly. Lately, Jaguar has extended its warranty coverage to five years or 60,000 miles. Once your car is no longer under warranty, repair costs can leave a massive dent in your pockets.  To avoid unplanned repairs, an auto mechanic can take proper care of your Jaguar even after your free scheduled maintenance expires. The last thing you want to happen is to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with an overheated engine.  Regular repair and service decrease the chances of these types of situations. Safety issues are also addressed, which lowers the chances of getting into an accident due to system failure. Maintaining your Jaguar also lowers future expenses. If you perform regular maintenance, your auto mechanic can pinpoint ... read more

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Every Car Owner Needs a Professional Automotive Repair Shop in Abbotsford, BC

Every Car Owner Needs a Professional Automotive Repair Shop in Abbotsford, BC

When your car begins to dip in performance and starts to feel sluggish on the road, you need a trusted automotive repair shop in Abbotsford, BC, to straighten things out. There are numerous tutorials on how to fix your car available online, but even if you have the tools to perform a DIY, it is still better to ask the professionals for help concerning car repairs. It’s normal for car owners to try and save on repair costs by attempting to repair on their own. Like in any situation, there are instances where we can make savings, and there are areas where we need to bring in the experts. Car repair and maintenance is one of those instances where the best option is always to get professional automotive repair assistance. We enumerate the reasons why. Reasons Why Hiring Professionals for Automotive Repairs is Better Than DIY Performing a DIY car repair is one of the times when costs rise more than you expect. This is true when you don’t have the skills to perform the repa ... read more

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Ozone Shock Treatment

As a result of COVID-19, we can be left questioning just how clean our vehicles truly are. Sanitary wipes work well to disinfect your steering wheel, door handles, & shifter, but what about the rest of your vehicle's interior?  At Collins, we are currently offering our Ozone Shock Treatment to disinfect the interior of your vehicle. The Ozone generator is a device that uses high voltage electricity to convert oxygen into Ozone (O3). The ozone molecules circulate throughout your vehicle and penetrate every crevice to eliminate odors caused by mold, mildew and bacteria down to the molecular level. Our package includes the following: Remove valuables from interior of vehicle. Vacuum interior carpets, mats, and seats and wipe down the dash. Install the Ozone generator in the vehicle, close all doors and windows and run the machine from 1-4 hours depending on severity of odors and customer requirements. Run the interior heater on recirculate to ensure all vents ... read more

COVID-19: Announcement To Our Customers

To our valued customers, We are still open for business at this time. Please advise that the safety and health of our customers and staff are of paramount importance. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking the following precautions in order to help prevent the spread of the virus and protect ourselves and our customers during your visit: All car keys are disinfected during customer check-in and check-out. Our courtesy cars are cleaned and disinfected after every use. Customer vehicles are disinfected before & after repairs are performed. The customer service area is disinfected frequently throughout the day. We will maintain a safe distance between ourselves, customers & other staff members. Additional resources can be located here: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19.html We will continue to update you as the situation progresses ... read more

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