Darren Phillips Auto Repair

Brakes are pretty much the most important safety device on your car. If you've even partially lost your brakes in the past, you'll remember the change of underwear that followed. Inspecting your brakes twice a year for wear and damage can protect you and your passengers while saving you money by catching any damage before it becomes too costly.

Regular inspections encourage vehicle safety by checking key equipment such as brakes and steering, so that critical maintenance issues may be addressed. Displaying a fraudulent or stolen inspection sticker is a violation of the Motor Vehicle Act, Section 250(4).

An individual doing so would be subject to a fine of $292, and depending on the circumstances, police may lay additional charges under the Criminal Code of Canada related to theft or fraud, which would result in more serious penalties.The rejection sticker issued by garages extends the period of inspection to 14 days, but does not exempt the owner of the vehicle from equipment violations, such as faulty lights, during that period.

The Car Steering and Suspension Channel explains the systems that help keep your car driving smoothly and precisely. The suspension of a car is actually part of the chassis, which comprises all of the important systems located beneath the car's body. Suspension systems have been smoothing out bumpy rides for centuries - first in carriages, now in cars.

Maintaining your tires in good condition is a must when it comes to safe driving. If they are not properly inflated or that have unevenly worn treads can affect your car's performance and handling on the road, and, it goes without saying, your safety. The pressure at which you should be maintain can be found in your car owner's manual, and you will find the tires' maximum pressure stamped into the rubber.

If you notice your car is pulling to the left or the right, chances are you need a wheel alignment. A wheel alignment will put your wheels back into it's proper position. If you're wheels aren't aligned, it will cause a waste of fuel, access wear and tear on your tires and could cause an unplanned emergency.