Posts by Shane Kartz

It can be quite challenging for businesses to stand out in a crowded market. However, we’ve found that by focusing on key strategies, any business can thrive and build strong customer loyalty. Get to Know Your Market & Cater to Them Understanding your target market is vital for the success of any business. It is…

When it comes to financing a car, you may find yourself turning to friends or family for advice. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and we believe that equipping yourself with knowledge is the best way to make an informed decision based on your unique needs. Here are four main factors to consider when financing a vehicle:…

Don’t Entrust Just Anyone With Your Vehicle’s Electrical System Trust the Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians at Auto Connection with your remote starter needs. Our technicians spend 4 years or more in school learning professional automotive repair, and undergo continuous education throughout their careers. Our technicians know how to PROPERLY dismantle your vehicle and then put…

This Wheel Alignment Stuff is Complicated…Let’s Demystify it for You. Three Main Adjustments Wheel alignments are important. Performing a wheel alignment focuses on three adjustments for the positioning of the wheels in relation to the car chassis: the camber, the caster and the toe. Camber is the left and right tilt of the wheels as…

Don’t neglect the most important safety feature on your vehicle. What is a Squealer? Noisy brakes are trying to tell you something…you should listen. You may have heard of brake “squealers” before? They are a simple mechanical mechanism that many (not all) manufacturers build into the brake pad. When squealers are present, they are meant…

We want to help people breathe a little easier. We have recently partnered with the Lung Association, Saskatchewan as one of our VIP Fundraising charter organizations. Through VIP Fundraising, it is our hope that we can provide a financial means by which the Lung Association, Saskatchewan can further their mission of improving lung health, one…

Savings Ahead Let’s face it…if you own a motor vehicle it’s only a matter of time before something needs to be serviced. Consider that, even if you don’t have a breakdown, routine maintenance is a certainty no matter what brand of vehicle you drive…oil changes, brake jobs, filters and alignments are all to be expected.…

Vehicle manufacturers are increasing the recommended oil change intervals. This is in the interest of being more eco-friendly, lowering maintenance costs and to reduce vehicle downtime for their customers. This is made possible through more advanced lubricants and vehicle manufacturing processes and greatly improved mechanical tolerances. Driving habits greatly influence oil change intervals. It is…

Is GM hiding a serious problem with one of their most popular engines? Pssst! GM has a dirty little secret… The 2.4L Ecotec 4 cylinder engine has a flaw that is especially problematic in the 2010 to 2015 model years. This is a popular engine and is used in many Chevy and GM vehicles. The…

Interior Air Quality is Greatly Impacted by the State of Your Cabin Air Filter. Many health issues are environment-related and the air quality in your ride could be extremely poor or even dangerous! Many car owners are unaware that most late model vehicles have a cabin air filter. It’s purpose is the same as the…

Engine “running rough”? Experiencing weird vibrations or rattles? Does it seem like your tires are really noisy? The all-important and oft-overlooked lowly Engine Mount. Sometimes what seems to be the “obvious” problem is not really the problem at all. Sometimes you have to look deeper…like “all the way to the bottom” deep. Engine mount bushings…

This customer “project vehicle” started as a simple reconditioning job on a higher mileage farm truck that needed some serious TLC. After consulting with the owner and determining what improvements could be made for the stipulated budget, we sprang to work. We turned this into an even more ferocious beast than the stock Raptor already…