The Auto Guys

BOB’S BLOG

I’m Bob Ward, owner of the Auto Guys. Come for a journey inside my head and explore automotive topics of interest.

Drum Brakes

Brakes that work properly are essential to your safety as you drive and stop on our St. Thomas streets. You want to carefully maintain your brakes. In vehicles equipped with drum brakes,…

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of St. Thomas drivers driving around ON on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is…

Transmission

Let’s talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most St. Thomas drivers. But like any other machine,…

The Auto Guys Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed…

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Most new cars and light trucks in St. Thomas ON have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or ‘TPMS’. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a…

The Auto Guys Automotive Tips: Starting Problems

It can be very frustrating for St. Thomas drivers when their car won’t start. It’s inconvenient and you don’t know what’s going to be involved to get back on the…

Your Vehicle’s Suspension

After many years and tens of thousands of kilometers, your vehicle suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around St. Thomas….

The Auto Guys Automotive Tips: Hoses

Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an essential job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to harmful overheating…