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Dedicated to providing quality service for all your

automotive service and repair needs.

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General Maintenance & Repairs

General Maintenance 

Comprehensive oil, lubricants and filter maintenance for all makes and models of vehicles. 

- Engine Oil & Filter

- Air & Cabin Filters

- Driveline Fluids

- Spark Plugs


Exhaust

Repair and replacement of exhaust components. 

- Welding Repairs

- Manifolds 

- Catalytic Converters

- Resonators

- Mufflers

- Oxygen Sensors

Wheels & Tires

Tire repair, installation, rotation and balancing. 

- Sales of New Tires and Rims

- TPMS warning lights

- Sealed Wheel Bearing and Hub units

- Wheel Bearing and Seals 

- Valve Stems

Braking System

Brake pad inspection, replacement, repairs and brake fluids maintenance.

- Brakes and Rotors

- Brake fluid flush

- Mechanism adjustments

- Brake Controllers 



Powertrain Diagnostics & Repairs

Thorough engine diagnosis services, engine inspections, tune-ups, repairs and parts replacements.

- Engine fluids maintenance

- Engine Stud repair

- Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs

- Pully, Belts/Chains and Hoses

- Mechanical adjustments and lubrication

  

Battery & Electrical System Diagnostics

Battery, Alternator and Starter diagnostic and replacement services.

- Battery, Alternators and Starters

- Leaks & Wire damage

- Brake Controllers

- Electrical Wiring


Steering & Suspension

Inspection, service and repair of steering system and all suspension parts.

- Shocks and Struts

- Ball Joints​

- Tie Rods Sockets

- Steering rack

- Alignment services

Heating & Cooling Systems

Inspection, maintenance and repairs to vehicle Heating and Cooling.

 - Compressors & Condensers

- Expansion Valve & Evaporator

- A/C Recharging

- Heater Cores

- Electrical Wiring

Drivetrain Diagnostics & Repairs

Comprehensive diagnostic, repair or replacement to the entire drivetrain system.

- Transmission

- CV Joints and U-Joints

- Torque Converter or Clutch

- Differential and Axle Shafts

- Mechanical adjustments and lubrication

 

Vehicle Inspections & Certifications

Whether for business or personal use, we offer the inspection services you need! 

Routine Vehicle Maintenance Inspection

Vehicle Pre-Purchase Inspection

Vehicle Pre-Sale Inspection

Vehicle Pre-Sale Inspection & Certificate 


Routine Truck Maintenance Inspection

Annual  Truck Inspection

Annual Truck Inspection & Certificate

Semi-Annual Truck Inspection & Certificate

 

Fleet Service is Available!

Routine Trailer Maintenance Inspection

Annual Trailer Inspection & Certificate

Semi-Annual Inspection & Certificate

Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario requires periodic safety inspections as per the Highway Traffic Act. Therefore, if you operate a commercial vehicle in Ontario, you must have a valid CVOR certificate as proof of your safety inspection. 


Your vehicle/trailer will be inspected following strict guidelines that comply with applicable legislation. Specifically, your suspension, hydraulic  power train suspension, hydraulic brake system, brakes, steering, instruments and auxiliary equipment, lamps, electrical system, body, tires and wheels, couplers and hitches will all be inspected. 

We can assist with any necessary repairs and maintenance to help certify your vehicle/trailer.

Who needs a CVOR?

If your vehicle is being used for commercial purposes OR transporting items (commercial cargo, tools, equipment etc.) used for commercial purposes and meets the following conditions below, a yellow sticker is required:

- If the total gross weight, registered gross weight (RGW) or manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (MGVWR) of the vehicle exceeds 4,500 kg or 9,920 lbs.

or

- the combined weight of the vehicle and towed trailer or converter dolly exceeds 4,500 kg or 9,920 lbs.


Your CVOR certificate is valid for 12 months and must be renewed prior to the expiry date to avoid potential fines.

 

Who is exempt from a CVOR?

If you have a pickup truck (as defined in the Highway Traffic Act) or pickup truck and trailer combination, and is solely using the vehicle for personal purposes without compensation and will not be carrying commercial cargo, tools or equipment of a type normally used for commercial purposes, then you will be exempted from the annual inspection.

Safety Standards Certificate

Your vehicle will undergo a comprehensive safety inspection as per government-regulated inspection criteria by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 


Multiple vehicle systems are checked and measurements are taken. Any items of concern that require repair in order to meet inspection requirements, will be brought to your attention. As a full service garage we can assist you with any necessary repairs.

Who needs an SSC?

You need a safety standard inspection and certificate if you are:

- registering a rebuilt vehicle

- transferring a used vehicle to a new owner (unless the new owner is your spouse)

- registering a vehicle in Ontario that was bought in or came from another province, territory or country

- changing the status of a vehicle from unfit to fit

Your Safety Standards Certificate is valid for 36 calendar days after the inspection. *If the certificate expires before you register the vehicle, you will have to pay for a new inspection and certificate. 


A safety standards certificate confirms that your vehicle met the minimum safety standards on the date the certificate was issued.

It is not a warranty or guarantee of the vehicle's condition.

You can buy and register a vehicle without a safety standards certificate, but cannot put plates on a vehicle without one.


Who is exempt from an SSC?

You do not need a safety standards inspection and certificate if you are:

- registering a used motorized snow vehicle, off-road vehicle, motor-assisted bicycle (e.g. moped), or trailer

- transferring the vehicle to your spouse

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Questions? Give us a call

(613) 836-6511

 

Updated 2024 - Bruce's Auto​

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