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For many drivers in Airdrie and Calgary, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the gold standard for reliable, fuel-efficient transportation. However, the harsh Alberta climate – defined by heavy road salt and moisture – has exposed a specific vulnerability known to enthusiasts and mechanics as “Cablegate.” This issue centers on the RAV4 Hybrid rear motor (MGR) […]
Last month we shared an interesting story on our Facebook page about a new challenge in our industry: Drivers “diagnosing” their car with ChatGPT, then asking a service centre to perform a repair based on that diagnosis. The TLDR from that post: Now, we’ve experienced a different, but related challenge: Vehicle owners researching their vehicles […]
With a reputation as Alberta’s hybrid and EV service experts, every day we enjoy fielding inquiries from EV owners all over Western Canada and the opportunity to provide them with honest advice. Over the past few months, many of those queries have been about DC (what we used to call level 3) charging speed. “My […]
From My Garage founder & CEO Chris Dekker Every Thursday at noon, we close our shop for two hours and take the team out for lunch at a local restaurant. Sometimes we use these opportunities to discuss new policies, to get everyone’s opinion on new ideas, to celebrate achievements or to brainstorm solutions to a […]
How long can you expect your EV battery to last? How much does a replacement truly cost? If your battery fails, what are your options?
Oh boy, I love this question. Every week, at least a couple potential clients reach out just to ask this one question. We enjoy the great conversations that come about when we inquire why a person is asking. Most folks that ask about our service rate are trying to determine how expensive we are – […]
One question that we’re often asked is, “What sort of maintenance does a Tesla require?” While it’s true that electric vehicles require less maintenance than their internal combustion counterparts, it’s NOT true that they are maintenance-free.
In this fun experiment, we find out if just a wheel and tire change can add 80-100 km of range to a Tesla Model 3 Performance.
Longtime readers of the Calgary Sun are probably familiar with photojournalist Mike Drew and his column On the Road with Mike Drew. Every week, Mike travels the back roads of western Canada, taking photos and writing about what he sees. The photos are always enthralling, and Mike artfully exposes the beauty in the world around […]
As Airdrie’s hybrid and electric vehicle service leader, we’re often asked, “What are the best winter tires for an electric car? Is there any difference? Does my electric vehicle require a special winter tire?” In this article, we hope that we can answer all of those questions. While it’s true that you can install any […]