Posted on 5/1/2024
Our mission is to save our clients money on transportation costs by educating them on the HUGE financial benefits of maintaining the vehicle they OWN! By maintaining YOUR vehicle, you will save more than 50% on your transportation costs! How do we come to that number, you may ask.... Maintaining a small basic car (a Toyota Corolla, for example) should cost anywhere from $210 - $250 per month ($2000 - $2500 per year, including tire replacements), compared to the cost of a new, base model Toyota Corolla, which is $492 per month + $600/year for basic maintenance ($6504 per year). You could save over $300 per month and still have a safe, reliable, well maintained vehicle! To educate us on ... read more
Posted on 4/5/2024
We are so excited to announce our NEW 36 month, 60,000 kilometre warranty! This warranty was created to make you feel confident that when you have your vehicle repaired at Kinetic, we are here to take care of you and your vehicle for the long haul. Not only do you have this warranty at our location, you can also feel confident knowing that our repairs are covered at participating NAPA AutoPro and NAPA AutoCare facilities in North America. Our mission has always been to save our clients money, time and stress by helping them maintain the vehicle they OWN. It is a common misconception that buying a new vehicle is the only way to ensure a vehicle is safe and reliable, but that is just not the case! We can help you budget for the repairs and maintenance that your vehicle needs, allowing you to keep half of what a new ve ... read more
Posted on 4/17/2023
With fuel prices on the rise again, and exciting summer road trips coming up, we thought you could use a few tips to ensure you are saving money on your fuel costs! 1) Slow down and enjoy the ride! Drive smarter, not harder. Tailgating, weaving in and out of lanes and driving aggressively might make you feel like a race car driver, but it's not doing your fuel economy any favors (or your wallet, when the police hand you a speeding ticket). So, slow down and get to where you're going safely! 2) Keep your tires inflated! Low tire pressures increase your car's rolling resistance, making it work harder and burn more fuel. This also wears your tires prematurely, costing you big bucks when you have to replace them more frequently. So, make sure your tires are properly inflated, and your wallet will thank you. 3) Get rid of the junk in your trunk! Carrying extra weight around is like carrying arou ... read more
Posted on 4/4/2023
After LOTS of discussion, research and planning, we have decided to move the majority of our staff to a four day workweek starting today, April 3rd - Mike is the exception, you can still have fabulous conversations with him any weekday you like ;) There are some important factors that contributed to this decision; ensuring our staff are able to maintain good health (physically and mentally), they have access to, and time scheduled for ongoing training, and having a shop culture that focusses on supporting our TEAM. At Kinetic, our employees are the heart and soul of the business, so this change is intended to give them an additional day to spend with their loved ones, book personal appointments or just catch up on sleep. We've also scheduled some time in the workday for additional training, which is definitely needed to be able to successfully diag ... read more
Posted on 3/20/2023
We are super excited to share with you that we have started using some exciting new software! Yes, you read that correctly, we get excited about software programs!! This program will help us keep track of the most common, recurring maintenance items for your vehicle. These items have time and mileage intervals that were decided by automotive professionals, like us, who have no affiliation with the vehicle manufacturers. Why is this important to us? Because, every day, we SEE the internal damage caused by the manufacturer's extended time and mileage intervals. Every system that requires maintenance, especially the engine, transmission and drivetrain components, cost a significant amount of money to replace or overhaul. We don't want you to feel forced into purchasing a new vehicle, due to a catastrophic failure, when we can help you avoid it! Our main goal is to help you save time, stress and money by ensuring your vehicle is ... read more