Faulty spark plugs can damage your Ford or Subaru’s catalytic converter and decrease your vehicles’ fuel efficiency. Replace your spark plugs at recommended intervals to avoid paying for costly repairs to your catalytic converter or spending more money on gas. Have your spark plugs tested at Lakeview Automotive where our auto experts will be able to assess them for you.

A few chips here or there won’t impact the functionality of your car, but as soon as cracks develop and spread on your windshield, you’re dealing with a weakened window and impaired visibility. Add the cold of winter to this equation, and you may be dealing with a windshield replacement if you don’t tend to small scrapes and chips when they first occur. 

Before brake pads need replacement, they will make a squealing noise. If you ignore this sound for too long, you may be dealing with having to replace rotors, calipers and tires, which quickly adds up in terms of costs. Ensure our team at Lakeview Automotive takes care of this simple fix by calling in to make an appointment and have your braking pads replaced at regular intervals. 

This trio goes hand-in-hand to ensure you have a smooth ride, so bring your Ford or Subaru to Lakeview Automotive on a regular schedule to have the tread of your tires checked to ensure they are balanced properly. Your car will also handle better when the alignment is on pointe, and lastly, it is important to have your tires rotated too to prevent uneven tread wear. If you’re not sure how often to check your car’s balance and rotation, ask our team of experts at Lakeview Automotive. 

Knowing if there is too much or too little oxygen in your car’s fuel mixture can help explain things like jerky acceleration or black smoke coming out of your exhaust. Your oxygen sensor will monitor how much unburned oxygen is in your car’s exhausting system and without this knowledge, you may be running lean (too little oxygen in the engine) or running rich (too much oxygen in the engine). Make sure your sensor is functioning perfectly; otherwise damage to your catalytic converter could be a pricy repair

Contact Lakeview Automotive if you’re in need of auto repairs in Calgary. Though Ford and Subaru’s are our specialty, we will service any and all kinds of makes and models and get you back on the road!