Extreme temperatures seem to be becoming much more common. While everyone is learning just how to prepare for such occurrences, we remind you that our vehicles are no exception to experiencing the effects of high heat. If you notice the temperature is going to be high, you have a great opportunity to check that your vehicle and its components are in good working order.
Many of us aren’t comfortable with or know how to jumpstart our vehicles. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to jumpstart your vehicle using jumper cables. So, let’s all go out to our vehicles with this article in hand, pop our hoods, and dive right in.
If you are anything like the Kings Cross crew, you’ll likely attempt to take every opportunity to enjoy this summer to its fullest. With the exciting return of summer comes outings, adventures, camping, and a whole lot of road trips. We, personally, love doing all of those things! With all of that in mind, we hope to help you prepare for all of your adventures. In this article, we’re going to let you in on all of our must-pack road trip items.
Spring is in full swing! We know that a great exterior and interior detail can bring your vehicle back to life after the long, rainy fall and winter. (And we certainly agree that a clean car drives better!) But for us here at Kings Cross Automotive, spring cleaning also includes …
Subaru owner wondering what Vancouver and Portland’s premier British repair shop has to offer you? Read on to see why we’ve decided to take on the (un)official car of the Pacific Northwest– Subaru.
Get the Most Out of Your Engine Are you looking for simple ways to keep your vehicle running long and healthy? Here are some of the most important, yet most overlooked forms of maintenance that are essential to a long lasting engine. Oil Changes It is important to remember, just because …
It is not always easy to find products created with the same high standards we have here at Kings Cross Automotive in the Vancouver and Portland metro area. Putting our customers satisfaction first is always our priority. Finding the perfect balance of affordable and excellent quality is what we strive …
COVID-19 has brought changes to many around the Pacific Northwest. Here at Kings Cross Automotive we do not take for granted having been fortunate enough to keep our doors open since the spread began. Being deemed an essential business was both something to be grateful for, as well as a …
Do you have a favorite automotive podcast? Podcasting is a form of audio broadcasting on the Internet that has gained popularity over the last few years. These digital audio files are great for listening to on your commute or a long road trip, at the gym, or just to take a …
Have you ever had to stand in line in the pouring rain waiting for your turn at the parking meter? Well, have no fear, a new mobile app allows you to pay for parking right from your phone. Okay, so it is only available in a select few areas… but …
You’ve likely heard the term VIN used in reference to a vehicle before; but what does it stand for, what exactly do all of those letters and numbers mean, and where in the world can you find your vehicle’s VIN? The acronym VIN stands for vehicle identification number and every automobile …