A Plus Automotive
2165 Rutland Rd N Kelowna, BC V1X 4Z9 │ 250.491.1360

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The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Mar 07, 2021

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Feb 14, 2021

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans.  Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well.  It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally,...
Published on: Jan 10, 2021

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Jul 01, 2020

Importance of Maintenance Schedules

Your vehicle isn’t the only aspect of Kelowna life with recommended intervals: you have dental cleanings, physical exams, laundry, mowing the lawn and paying the bills.What would happen if you d...
Published on: May 31, 2020

Emergency Items for Your Vehicle

Emergencies Kelowna drivers may encounter can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic car emergency kit&n...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020

Questions to Ask Your A Plus Automotive Service Advisor

A lot of  service and repair customers in Kelowna are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions, but don’t want to be embarrassed or to se...
Published on: Dec 08, 2019

Busted: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new Kelowna cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free in BC? Back when cars spent more time in re...
Published on: Nov 17, 2019