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Steering And Driving Safety
For most of us, when we hear a strange noise in our car we usually just hope it goes away. There is also the "turn up the radio" strategy, but most experts will tell you that neither is a good, or safe idea. If those noises come from your steering column, it is critical that you pay […]
Service Your Fluid System
When you invest in a new or pre-owned vehicle from CarHub, keeping it in top shape is important. One of the best ways to prevent breakdown, mechanical damage, and accidents is through regular fluid checks. The service experts at CarHub want to offer our customers fluid system tips to help properly maintain your car, truck, minivan, or SUV. Service […]
Important Car Safety Checks
At CarHub, we are fully aware that a properly functioning car is critical to your daily life. Whether it's getting to work, driving the kids to school, or feeding your family, a healthy vehicle can mean the difference between success and failure. Consistent maintenance has many benefits including fewer repairs, lower cost of ownership, higher resale value, and […]
Navigating the Gears: What Every Driver Should Know About Transmission Service
Did you know that neglecting transmission maintenance may cause poor fuel efficiency, gear slippage, and full transmission failure? In the second quarter of 2022 alone, Canadian households spent over $3.5 billion on car maintenance and repair. That’s quite a huge amount of money that could have been spent somewhere else or saved if only […]
Reasons To Service Your Fluid System
Your Vehicle is a major investment and may be dependent on everyday life. Checking the fluids regularly prevents breakdown, mechanical damage and accidents. Service Your Motor Oil Ensuring that your engine is well lubricated is key to maintaining your engine's health and preventing overheating, arguably your car engine's worst enemy. It is usually […]
Reasons To Replace Your Drive Belt
The drive belts in your car are crucial for powering essential components like the air conditioning, power steering, alternator, and water pump. While older vehicles use separate belts for these functions, newer models typically rely on a single serpentine belt. However, these belts experience wear and tear over time due to constant friction and […]
Reasons To Change Your Oil And Filter
The engine's primary protection against debris and the premature wear that it causes is the oil filter. Proper lubrication by manufacturer-approved oil is vital to the performance and longevity of your engine. Failure to change your oil filter at regular intervals will cause your filter to become plugged causing tremendous long-term damage and straining your […]
What Is That Car Leak?
When you see a spot or stain on your driveway or in your regular parking space it can make your stomach turn. It usually means that fluid is leaking from some part of your vehicle, and that there may be a problem. Often you can identify the source of your leak by the color, smell, […]
Understanding Your Car's AC
It's hard to imagine the world before air conditioning, especially when you are driving in rush hour traffic in August! It's not well known, but according to Automobile magazine the 1940 Packard was the first car to offer factory-installed air-conditioning. Thankfully, the trend caught on and by 1969 over half of all new cars sold came with […]
Transfer Case Service Repair
There are many different parts of your car that you must keep in top shape in order to stay on the road. One of the most important is the transfer case. This critical part is a gearbox found on most four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles. The main purpose of the transfer case is to control the distribution of power […]