RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE
1270 Main Street East Hamilton, ON L8K 1A9 (905) 543-4244

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A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans.  Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well.  It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally,...
Published on: Apr 11, 2021

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Jan 01, 2021

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Dec 16, 2020

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Aug 09, 2020

RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE Automotive Tips: Multi-Point Inspection

In a perfect world we Hamilton drivers would get into our cars in the morning and go about our business with no traffic on smooth roads. All the lights would be green, the air would be pure and a litr...
Published on: Jun 28, 2020

RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE Automotive Tips: Quality Replacement Parts

Let me tell you about an experience at a well-established Italian restaurant that had changed hands a few months ago. The previous owners were an Italian couple that used old family recipes and fantas...
Published on: Apr 05, 2020

Emergency Items for Your Vehicle

Emergencies Hamilton drivers may encounter can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic car emergency kit&...
Published on: Jan 26, 2020

Severe Driving in Hamilton

Owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Hamilton drivers can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil every so man...
Published on: Jan 12, 2020