The key to preventing costly and inconvenient automotive

breakdowns is proper preventative maintenance.

Here are our TOP recommendations to keep your car

running like new and to save you money.

Oil Changes

Cost of Neglect:• Very expensive, can cost into the thousands• Your car out of service for several days• Major inconveniences

Key Benefits:• Prevents costly repairs• Extends life of the engine• Relatively inexpensive service

Suggested Maintenance Intervals:• Every 5000 kms or 5 months, (which ever comes first)• Or manufacturer recommended intervals• At Quality Brake & Muffler our maintenance services are preformed by licensed technicians

Transmission ServiceKey Benefit:• Extends the life of the transmission,• Prevents major repair• Provides a smooth operation that can be lost with wear and tear• Gives you peace of mind about your cars dependability

Cost of Neglect:• Repair costs over $2000.00 to $4000.00 • Vehicle may be out of service for several days• Major inconvenience of breakdown• Towing costs must be considered

Suggested Maintenance Interval:• We recommend servicing the transmission by changing the filter and fluid every 50,000 kilometres (most vehicles)• Or Manufacturer recommended intervals

Brake Fluid Services

Key Benefit:• Improves cars stopping ability• Improves safety• Prevents expensive and inconvenient repairs,• Relatively inexpensive to service

Cost of Neglect:• Anti Lock Brake System repairs can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Costly and unsafe failure of major brake/ABS components.

Suggested Maintenance Interval:• Inspect fluid level and moisture content every service• Flush system every 2 years or 40,000 kms.

Brake Fluid Services

Tip:• Your brakes are the most important system on your car, taking care of your brakes regularly will ensure they will work when you need them most. We have all, had one of those situations, where every foot counted; make sure your brakes are up to the task.

Key Benefit:• Like new performance• Increased fuel economy• Increased reliability• Quicker starts• Lower emissions

Fuel Injection System Service

Fuel Injection System ServiceCost of Neglect:• Reduced fuel economy• Expensive repairs to the fuel injection system• Excessive carbon build up in the engine• Repairs can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars

Fuel Injection System ServiceSuggested Maintenance Interval• 75,000 Kilometres

Cooling System Service

Key Benefit:• Extends the life of the car• Prevents major breakdowns of engine and heating components• Reduces worry

Cost of Neglect:• Excess corrosion• Fluid leaks• Expensive major engine repairs• Poor heater performance• Complete failure

Cooling System Service

Dirty Radiator

Clean Radiator

Suggested Maintenance Interval:• Service every 75,000 KMs or 4 years.• Inspect at least twice a year

Cooling System’s Main Tasks:• Keep the engine running at optimal temperature• Provide heat for the passengers

Power Steering Fluid Service

Key Benefit:• Prolonged life of steering gear and pump• Reduced steering effort• Reduces noise and prevents expensive repairs

Suggested Maintenance Interval:• 75,000 Kilometres

Cost of Neglect:• Power Steering pump failure• Rack and Pinion gear failure• Both costly repairs

Tune UpKey Benefit:• Better fuel economy, improved performance and reliability

Cost of Neglect:• Failure to start• Excess emissions• Poor performance• Poor fuel economy• Failure of coils or other related components

Suggested Maintenance Interval:• Most vehicles typically they range from 100,000 kms to 120,000 kms. Our service advisor would be happy to review your vehicle requirements with you

Fuel FilterKey Benefit:• Improved fuel system longevity• Lower operating costs• Improved performance

Cost of Neglect:• Fuel pumps, fuel injectors and other engine component failure• Leave the vehicle stranded with no warning

Suggested Maintenance Interval:• 2 years or 50,000 kms (Most Vehicles)(Diesels 25,000 kms)

• Are these lights coming on?• Wonder if your car is going to be reliable?• Quality Brake and Muffler has the skill and technology to take care of these problems and give you the peace of mind that your vehicle is operating as it should. Ask us today about our problem solving skills.

Check Engine Light, Warning Lights: ABS, SRS, TPMS

Cabin Air Filter/ Ventilation System Service

Cost of Neglect:• Water vapour that gets trapped will allow bacterial growth• Anyone with allergies can be strongly affected• Filter becomes unable to absorb odours after 1 year of life• Health problems could occur

Key Benefits:• Filters pollen, dust, mould, mildew and bacteria within your car heating and ventilation system.• Improved quality of life from clean air• Quicker windshield defrosting will be achieved by servicing

Suggested Maintenance Interval:• Replacement of the cabin air filter and ultrasonic ventilation system treatment is recommended yearly, regardless of mileage

4 Wheel Alignments

1 Is the part missing?• Yes, Required Repair• No, Question 2

2 Does the part perform its intended purpose?• No, Required Repair• Yes, Question 3

3 Does the part meet design specifications?• No, Required Repair• Yes, Question 4

4 Is the part close to the end of its useful life?• Yes, Required Repair• No, Question 5

5 Does the repair or service meet a customer’s need, convenience or request?

• Yes, Required Repair• No, Question 6

6 Does the service comply with maintenance recommended by the original equipment manufacturer?

• Yes, Required Repair• No, Question 7

7 Is the repair technician’s recommendation based on substantial and informed experience?

• Yes, Required Repair• No, No Service Required

How We Make Decisions