The benefits of a tire rotation A majority of vehicle manufacturers around the world will recommend that drivers rotate their tires every 5000-9000 miles depending on various factors: braking habits, tire brand, amount of miles driven each day, daily road conditions previously driven on, and the type of vehicle. The tire rotation procedure usually involves moving the tires and rims from front to back or vice versa and then crossing…

Why High Quality Brake Pads Are Important For Your Vehicle Other than getting the vehicle started, the next most important step is to get it stopped. Vehicles that will not start cannot kill you unless they fall on you. A vehicle that does not stop can kill you. A car or truck without brakes is a rolling death trap. Stopping Power Needs to Match Going Power The best way to…

Electricity and Your Car Gas may be what ultimately fuels your car but it couldn’t get the job done without electricity. Your electrical system works to power the various parts of your car, which allows your car to start, keeps the power flowing, and provides power to various parts of your car, including the A/C and power windows. Your electrical system is made up of three main parts: the -battery-,…

Potholes and Your Car We’ve all been there. You’re driving along the city street when, suddenly, you hear a horrific cracking noise come from underneath your car. The whole world seems to shake as you cringe, as if you can feel the car damage that’s been done. It doesn’t take long to realize that there’s a new rattle coming from the car. What kinds of auto parts will you need…

Make sure your road trip is not a disaster with these handy pre-road trip maintenance tips. Pre Road Trip Car Maintenance Tips Getting ready for a road trip? Here are some car maintenance tips you need to get your car road ready inside and out. For a quick road trip checklist, you’ll want to check under the hood, perform a safety inspection, make sure everything is working inside, and put…

Here are some tips and tricks for finding paint and fixing chips on your car Issues with your car can start to add up quickly. Even a small problem such as paint chips can cost over a hundred dollars, and expensive repairs can cost you thousands. Because things can get so pricey, it’s important to take care of issues right away – and on your own whenever possible. This is…

At Petespaint.ca we offer a larger selection of auto parts, truck parts, import parts, performance parts and automotive supplies, so you can find the quality Canadian parts you need fast online at the lowest price possible. Search our wide inventory online to find both OEM car parts and aftermarket car parts for your ride. We are one of the largest supplier of auto parts in Canada with most parts in…

The Dayco Smartphone App With the Dayco 2012 Popular Mechanics Editors Choice award winning app you can search for Dayco parts from your smartphone using a state of the art VIN barcode scanner. Simply walk up to a vehicle, scan the VIN barcode and you’ll get an instant list of Dayco parts, specs, and installation videos. Or, you can enter the VIN manually. Want another option to search? Lookup a…

Car Batteries: Which One for Winter?   The battery is the unsung hero of your vehicle, especially in extreme weather The only time you probably think about your vehicle’s battery is when you try to start your car . . . and it doesn’t. If you’ve ever had that sinking feeling—in your empty office parking lot or when you need to rush the kids to school—you’ll remember how important it…

At PetesPaint in Leamington Ontario, we are a premium supplier of Automotive Equipment, Hand Tools and Air Compressors and Tools.  Whether your looking for a industrial battery charger or just the perfect sized wrench, we got you covered. We have a large selection of Hand Tools in stock along side any Automotive Parts you may require to do a repair. Just Some Our Hand Tools Suppliers We also carry a…