Does road salt cause rust?

If you wondering if road salt can cause rust on your vehicle, the answer is yes. Salt brine is used an anti-icing agent mixed in with sand and used on most of our highways here in BC when temperatures dip below 3 degrees Celsius. Rock salt continues to be used in some...

2021 Auto Trends

Goodbye 2020, hello 2021! We’re quite confident to say you look forward to a new year. As auto technicians and service providers, we keep our eye on developing technology and industry trends so we are prepared to serve our customers. This past year has been disruptive...

Merry Christmas from Kamloops AutoPro

When the first motorized gas-engine vehicle was invented by Carl Benz in 1886, Christmas trees decorated with nuts, strings of popcorn and candies were just gaining in popularity. The colour printing process of chromolithography had been invented, and Christmas cards...

Car Accessories That Make Your Life Easier

Winter driving is not the easiest activity when we’re driving through storms or on dark icy roads. Besides installing your reliable winter tires before October 1, there are vehicle accessories that can make your life easier and safer through the next few months....

Hybrid Vehicle Batteries

Hybrid vehicle design combines an electric motor with a gasoline engine, and recaptures energy through regenerative braking. Hybrids use the gas engine to charge and maintain the battery. Adding electric power can boost performance and saves gasoline consumption as...