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Choosing The Right Oil - Mobile Oil Change
Where do you find out what kind of oil your vehicle needs? The dipstick? The internet? The owner's manual? What is better? Synthetic or...
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- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
Five Tips for Driving in Rainy Weather
Driving in rainy weather can be extremely dangerous, not simply due to your own driving, but also the driving of others. These conditions...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 1 min
Mobile Mechanics Take Out The Middle Man
A lot of people drive their vehicles home only to notice that their front tire is flat or they have been leaking oil or brake fluid all...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Mechanic Shop Near Me? How About Mechanic Shop FOR Me?
Stop googling “mechanic shop near me” and start googling for the mechanic that comes to you, GoWrench Auto! GoWrench is the service...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Check These 7 Fluids to Keep Your Car Running Smoothly
Brake fluid, power steering fluid, radiator fluid, oil, transmission fluid, air-conditioning coolant, windshield wiper fluid, gas… okay...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
Car Troubles You Can Solve Before They Become a Major Repair
Use these tips to get insight on what may be wrong with your vehicle before it becomes a bigger problem leading to costly repairs. The...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
What To Do If A Hydro Wire Falls On Your Car
Photos such as this, found using the hashtag #ottstorm on Twitter show the aftermath of two tornadoes touching down in Ottawa/Gatineau...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Autumn Checklist: 5 Things You Should Check on Your Car This Month
It's fall! The most wonderful time of the year! Pumpkin Spice fills the air, mashed potatoes make their triumphant comeback - and you can...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Winter Tire Buying Tips
Buying winter tires for your vehicle is a major investment - but in this country, a necessary one. So as you stand there, in front of a...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
It's Official. New Penalties for Distracted Driving.
Drivers convicted of distracted driving under the new penalties will be punished with a licence suspension, a sizable fine and demerit...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 1 min
Over-heated brakes blamed for making 15 Ottawa children sick.
“Overheated brakes … are the probable cause of the nausea and respiratory problems suffered by the 15 children from Lamoureux school,”...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 1 min
Award-winning mobile mechanics now in Ottawa
Did you know that GoWrench CEO and Founder Joshua Lombardo-Bottema grew up in Ottawa? It was way past due for him to bring his...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Winter Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix.
As parents, we all want our children to be both safe and warm. However, in practice, our desire to keep our kids warm is actually making...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Do I need to change my oil more often in winter?
What do you think about when you consider winterizing your vehicle? Putting on your winter tires? Getting a brand new brand of -40C...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
The Science Behind Winter Tires
You know, all-season tires is really an inaccurate name - in Canada anyway. They just don't preform well enough to be considered safe on...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
25 Thoughts You've Had Sitting in a Waiting Room
Waiting rooms suck. While GoWrench is doing its very best to eliminate waiting rooms where it can - sometimes we find ourselves in a...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Winter Driving Checklist
Heading out on the road this holiday season? We know you are in a rush to see your loved ones - but don't let safety fall by the wayside!...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 1 min
5 Things You Should Know About Winter Tires
1. They're more flexible in colder temperatures The rubber that is used to make winter tires is a softer compound - one that is better...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
The Rising Costs of Fleet Maintenance (and hidden ways to save!)
Fleet costs have been steadily increasing over the past few years according to Element Fleet Management's Annual TOC release....
- Sep 6, 2022
- 9 min
Operations Manager's Quick Handbook
We get it. Managing the operations of a business is no easy feat. You're responsible for efficiently and effectively producing your...
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