SAFETY SHOULD COME FIRST IN A ROADSIDE EMERGENCY

Being prepared for a roadside emergency is important for every driver. The failure to prepare can put your safety at risk. Alfa Romeo of Oakville wants to remind you of a few tips that can keep you safe when your car has a flat or a mechanical failure.   A flat tire is a very […]

Questions about motor oil viscosity ratings are among the top FAQs our Alfa ROmeo of Oakville service department team members receive from customers. What do the ratings mean, and how do you interpret them to pick the best motor oil for your engine?   Motor oil viscosity ratings use numbers and letters to indicate a […]

The blind-spot monitor is an increasingly popular driver aid. Here at Alfa Romeo of Oakville, we want you to understand this feature. Read on to discover what exactly a blind-spot monitor does for drivers in Oakville, ON.   Blind spots have been an issue for drivers for a long time. Although nothing replaces checking your […]

The winter can be very dangerous when it comes to driving. That's why it’s very important to make sure your tires are in tip top shape. If it is very cold where you live, it may be best that you get winter weather tires.   Your tires will wear and tear throughout the years, but […]

A dead car battery can ruin your day. At Alfa Romeo of Oakville we want car owners to know how to test a car battery. This simple test will tell you if your battery is in need of replacement.   You will need a tool called a multimeter. This inexpensive tool can be found in […]

Winter driving is always stressful for everyone, taking extra steps to keep themselves and other drivers safe on the roads but it is also important to care for your vehicle as well. Avoiding corrosion damage from salt on your vehicle in the winter is very important to maintaining a functional and good-looking ride. This is […]

One of the most important features you can check before purchasing a car is the drivetrain. Will you be driving a fuel-efficient front-wheel drive (FWD), or do you have a performance-driven rear-wheel drive (RWD)? The difference is clear in the way that the two drivetrains are configured to accelerate.   An FWD vehicle is pulled […]

Do you have a paint scratch on your vehicle? Here are some tips for touching up your vehicle's paint job; because at the end of the day, we want you to be a well-informed vehicle owner.   Choosing the Right Paint Locate the paint code on your vehicle so you know exactly the right color […]

Under the hood of every car is a complicated grouping of many different materials, parts, and fluids all of which must work together in harmony to help your car run. But just what keeps all of these parts together and keeps the fluids from leaking out? Luckily, our team at Alfa Romeo of Oakville is […]

Are you prepared for winter driving? Let us help at Alfa Romeo of Oakville. As the winter weather sets in, sliding is a common occurrence and can be dangerous if drivers don't know how to respond. The next time that you start to slide on ice, follow these winter driving tips.   Remain calm and […]