Back in the Day
Servicing cars of all kinds! Wortley Auto Service provides oil changes, repairs, scheduled maintenance, brakes and tires on all makes and models of vehicles – but particularly enjoy when a classic or unique car comes into the shop. “When ‘the sh!tmobile’ (below) broke down away from Dart- mouth, the boys from Sunnyvale make an appearance at Wortley Auto Service to get it back on the road. Sadly we don’t accept hash coins as payment but we don’t mind Coldstream Clear trailer park packs or a box of chicken fingers (the good kind),” quipped owner of Wortley Auto Service, Matt Smith.
Above: enjoying coffee and conversation at the Black Walnut Bakery Cafe in 2020. Hopes are that the landmark shop will reopen later this year, after having been destroyed by fire in April 2023.
Right: Ben Porchuk in 2020, in front of the bakery, in a suit he made out of leaves gathered from around the village. Photo by Tammy Belaire-Ford. Ben is an ecologist and wildlife biologist living in Wortley Village. Among other projects, Ben consults for the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE, University of Toronto) at the JICS Lab School, instructing teachers and creating ‘Nature Sense Grounds’.
“It’s always a great day when we get to work on a meticulously-detailed project like this 1929 Ford Pickup (left),” he continued.
Matt’s Car Care Tip
To advertise here, please contact Cathy@villagerpublications.com Wiper blades are often an overlooked maintenance item, they begin to streak and chatter in the cold weather leading to reduced visibility. Wortley Auto Service checks all wiper blades at every service appointment. Winter proof windshield washer fluid with a low freeze point like -40 degrees is important to clear frost off your windshield in the fall. We always top up your washer fluid at every service appointment as well. Book your fall maintenance appointment today and beat the rush! We look forward to serving you soon. Wow, what a hot sticky and sunny summer we had! I for one, am glad that September is nally upon us along with the cool weather it brings. Hopefully, we can begin to resume our normal activities and get a sense of the “new normal”. Since COVID-19 changed most of our travel plans this year, many of us have been taking lots of daytrips in our cars and racking up the mileage. Perhaps your vehicle is due for its next scheduled maintenance interval? Your neighbours at Wortley Auto Service can help you with that! Most new cars are good at telling us that they need to be serviced, but, that does not always mean a simple oil change. Often, an oil change is accompanied with a tire rotation, Air and Cabin Filter replacement, uid top up and assessment of the overall condition of the car. At Wortley Auto Service, we perform a digital multi point inspection and send it right to your phone or computer! You can review the ndings, look at pictures of your car and have peace of mind knowing that your vehicle has been thoroughly inspected. Most new cars are good at telling us when they need an oil change on the information display; if you aren’t sure about the oil change intervals on your car, drop us a line or stop into our shop and we can check the intervals that apply to your vehicle. Heading into the fall driving season warrants a bit more service than a basic oil change, your crew at Wortley Auto Service will do a comprehensive inspection of your car while it is in for an oil change. The fall is a great time to check the condition of your tires. Rotating tires is the best way to ensure you have good service life out of them. Perhaps you use snow tires on your car, this is the time of year to set an appointment to install them. The cool mornings in the fall are hard on your Battery and may lead to starting problems, we always recommend testing your battery health at this time of year. In addition to our Digital Inspection, we consult the Factory Service Schedule speciic to your vehicle and make sure that we cover all the recommended service items in that table including coolant, transmission, brake uid and power steering uid service intervals. Very often, these service items can become overlooked when you are getting a “rapid” oil change performed. If you are not sure about the speciic time or mileage intervals that apply to your vehicle, feel free to drop in and chat with one of our team members or drop us a line. FALL MAINTENANCE The trees are starting to change colours, the Western Fair is over and most of us are settling back into our fall routines. Perhaps you are taking the family to hockey practices or for a country drive to enjoy the fall colours, at any rate, if you are driving your trusted vehicle this fall it may be time for some maintenance.
“Matt and his team are friendly, professional, ef fi cient and honest. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my vehicles.” DM “Friendly and communicative staff, fair pricing and close to home. It’s nice when the local team is as exceptional as this one. Thank you! Kate.”
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