Thorncliffe Automotive Repair
5515 4 St Nw Calgary, AB T2K 1B1 403-274-1749

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A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery.  You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...
Published on: Dec 25, 2022

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Jul 19, 2020

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Feb 02, 2020

Battery Upgrades at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair in Calgary

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have?Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into Thorncliffe Automotive...
Published on: Jul 21, 2019

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Battery Maintenance

Automotive batteries are pretty pricey for most Calgary drivers and at one point or another they all need to be replaced. Don’t worry however - there are some things you can do to prolong your b...
Published on: Nov 04, 2018

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Battery Upgrade

Every vehicle comes with a battery that meets the manufacturer’s specifications. This battery does a good job for the conditions under which typical buyers of that particular vehicle are expecte...
Published on: Jul 29, 2018

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Tech Question on Your Battery

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Tech Question:I'm David in Calgary. For the last year and a half I’ve had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new battery at a parts ...
Published on: Aug 27, 2017

Do I Need a New Battery?

Today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your vehicle electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think abou...
Published on: Aug 16, 2017