Jamie's Auto Service
1710 Main St Val Caron, ON P3N 1R8 705-897-5557

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A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery.  You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Jul 05, 2020

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Apr 05, 2020

Simple Answers from Jamie's Auto Service for Val Caron: Battery Replacement

 Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Jamie's Auto Service Answer:That’s an essential question for Val Caron drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced.Look, if your b...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020

Jamie's Auto Service Automotive Tips: Battery Upgrade

Every vehicle comes with a battery that meets the manufacturer’s specifications. This battery does a good job for the conditions under which typical buyers of that particular vehicle are expecte...
Published on: Oct 28, 2018

Jamie's Auto Service Automotive Tips: Battery Maintenance

Automotive batteries are pretty pricey for most Val Caron drivers and at one point or another they all need to be replaced. Don’t worry however - there are some things you can do to prolong your...
Published on: Oct 14, 2018

Jamie's Auto Service Tech Question on Your Battery

Jamie's Auto Service Tech Question:I'm David in Val Caron. For the last year and a half I’ve had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new battery at a parts store i...
Published on: Aug 05, 2018

Do I Need a New Battery?

Today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your vehicle electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think abou...
Published on: Nov 05, 2017