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

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Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior.  But if your vehicle has a mat it could becom...
Published on: Apr 18, 2021

Driving on Technology

Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years.  And there's a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several dri...
Published on: Dec 20, 2020

The Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Guide to Safe Towing for Calgary Drivers

Let’s talk about towing safety in Calgary. To often Calgary drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are vital safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply w...
Published on: Apr 05, 2020

At Thorncliffe Automotive Repair, We Care About Your Family’s Safety

Vehicles are getting safer all the time for Calgary drivers. They are more crash worthy, with greater structural protection for occupants and better restraint systems like airbags, seat belt pre-tensi...
Published on: Oct 20, 2019

Safe Driving in AB: Eliminating Food Distractions

Hello Calgary drivers! So what’s the most distracting food in the car? Is it:(A) A Hamburger(B) Coffee(C) A Soft Drink(D) Twizzlers Well, all but the licorice make the top ten, but coffee&rsquo...
Published on: Mar 24, 2019

Item Most Stolen from Vehicles

What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: Jun 04, 2017

What Calgary Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: May 10, 2016

Distracted Driving

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. Fo...
Published on: Aug 18, 2015