Calgary electric vehicle repairs.

Is your EV fast charging slower than expected? Explaining DC charge rates.

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 […]

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We asked 10 technicians: What’s the best way to look after a vehicle?

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 […]

The 800,000 km Toyota: On the Hoist with Mike Drew

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 […]

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The Best Winter Tires For Hybrid Cars & EVs

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 […]

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Vehicle extended warranties: Should you purchase one?

When you purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle from a dealership, it’s inevitable: You’ll have to make the dreaded trip to the finance office. With the sale done and a price agreed upon, the finance office takes over to arrange your car loan/lease and other payment arrangements. It is also their job to sell you […]

Why we’ll no longer repair vehicle issues that you’ve tried repairing first.

Anyone who follows our business knows that the client experience is very important to us. We’re constantly reviewing our processes and looking for ways that we can make your service experience better or more convenient. That’s why you might be surprised to learn we’re introducing a policy that – at first glance – doesn’t look […]