Oakville Auto Repair

All automotive vehicles sold in the US are legally required to be equipped with front and side airbags. Although the safety of airbags themselves has been a debated issue since the 1950s, a law known as the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 required the application of inflatable restraints and seatbelt use to lessen fatalities and the effects of crash injuries. So why is it such a contested topic? And what are the pros/cons of airbags?   Airbag Pros Airbags are made to automatically inflate in the event of an intense impact force that would indicate a collision. The bag gets expanded rapidly in the event to protect a driver and passenger by: Adding padded protection around his neck, head, and spine. Decreasing the force impacting a person's head by limiting the extent it can lean forward.  Limit the risk that someone will project through a windshield or be ejected from the vehicle. Victims could easily suffer from fatal injuries such as broken ... read more

Hybrid automobiles have gained a lot of traction over the last decade as people are more conscientious of protecting the planet's resources. With newer technology and developments in the automotive industry, it's important for repair shops like Sil's Complete Auto Care Centre to keep up with industry changes. There's still a lot of false information spread about Hybrid vehicles and their maintenance and repairs. Our team at Sil's Complete Auto Care Centre is well versed with hybrid auto repairs, and we will help you get your vehicle whatever it needs. Let's discuss what's wrong with these misconceptions: Myth #1 – Hybrids need to be plugged in to charge. Hybrids don't need to be plugged in to charge themselves because it's not fully electric. Instead, hybrids charge their batteries by using extra power from their petrol engine and regenerative braking capabilities.  Myth #2 – It's costly to maintain hybrids. This phrase could ... read more