ITAL MOTORS
Repairing All Makes & Models
Call us:
780-424-0553 or 780-424-5210
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
What do you know about your car? Chances are not very much, that's why we do what we do and you do what you do. However, not only do you know what you know, but you are about to learn a little about your vehicle. After we perform our services, we show our clients the replaced parts and explain to them what it should be doing and why it does what it does.
BRAKES AND
TIRES
Sometimes when braking at a red light, you hear squealing. "Oh please don't let that be me!" one might be thinking. Then you realize, everyone is looking at you.
Have you woken up yet? Or is this no longer a nightmare but a reality? Time to get your brakes checked, and possibly replaced. Let us verify the condition of your brakes. New pads and rotors don't have to cost a fortune, ask us for a quote for your vehicle and we'll show you.
Never discount what your tires can do for you. Too often we forget about those rubber round things and forget that they can indeed have problems! A nail in the tire, no problem. $29.95 to fix that issue. However, when your tires have seen too many winters, it's time for a new set!
We hear all the time, "I just want all-season tires, winter tires don't make a difference." Ask a person with winter tires how they feel driving on the road compared to your all seasons. Fred's favourite question:
"Is there a jacket you can
wear in +30 and -30?"
We highly doubt it! The purpose for winter tires is this: The soft rubber pushes away the snow so that you can get traction. In the hot summer, the sun melts that rubber during the day and at night it hardens up, preventing it from being able to move the snow again
come winter time. All-season tires can handle some of this to a degree, but here in Alberta, we hit extreme temperatures of +35 to -45! How's your "All-Season" jacket now?
FLUID FLUSHES
Our vehicles run on fluids, much like people with food and water. If you have dirty water, will you be drinking it? Your car needs a clean supply of fluids as well to keep running in ship-shape. Our flushes include:
Regular Oil Change:
Synthetic Oil Change:
Engine Desludge:
Power Steering Flush:
Fuel Induction Flush:
Recharge A/C System:
Coolant/Antifreeze Flush:
Transmission Fluid Flush:
SUSPENSION
Where to start for a vehicles suspension? That can be a daunting question for a vehicle owner. There's shocks or struts, control arms, stabilizer bars, ball joints, springs, bushings, etc. Confused yet? Don't worry, we're not.
"How do I know what kind of
shape my suspension is in?"
Don't worry, my friend, there are answers! Presenting to you...
8 Signs of Worn Suspension:
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Body Roll: How is your vehicle stability while driving?
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Swerving: Do you notice a loss of control?
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Harsh Ride: Those aren't "Sweet Hydraulics" man, and it doesn't sound good either.
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Braking Nose Dive: You'll see a longer stopping distance
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Bottoming Out: Are you afraid of bumps in the night? What about speed bumps in the day? You will be now.
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Acceleration Squat: Your back end drops when accelerating.
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Traction Loss: Traction in winter is bad, but with worn shocks, look out!
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Uneven Tire Wear: Chunks of tread might be missing from your tire.
If any of this is familiar to you, we recommend you check it out!