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5 Signs You Need New Brakes

Your brakes are one of the most important safety features of your vehicle.  Without working brakes, your vehicle is a hazard to you and everyone else on the road.  Here is a list of 5 tell-tale signs your brakes are need of repair or replacement. 1. Your car is taking longer to stop than usual […]

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December 27, 2022

Foggy Windshield

How to Prevent Your Windshield From Fogging Up This Winter

Foggy windows are one of those annoyances we need to deal with especially during the winter months. The reason for foggy windows has to do with temperature and the air’s moisture content. On a cold day, any moisture in the air inside your car — from passengers exhaling, snow on your boots, etc. — turns […]

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December 21, 2022

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How to Clean Cloudy Headlights with Bar Keepers Friend

Nothing is more frustrating than being on a dark road and not being able to tell if your headlights are on or off.  Aside from being annoying, cloudy headlights can also be dangerous as their job is to make sure they illuminate the road ahead.   Although there are many techniques and products on the market […]

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December 13, 2022

Tips To Get Your Vehicle Unstuck in the Snow

Imagine you are on your way to your holiday destination when out of nowhere your vehicle begins to slide and you find yourself in a snowy ditch in the middle of nowhere. Knowing how to get out of this situation quickly can mean the difference between waiting for hours until help arrives and getting yourself […]

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December 6, 2022

Changing engine fluid

6 Essential Fluids for Your Vehicle

Just as it is important for our survival to stay hydrated, it is just as essential for your vehicle to stay lubricated.  Here is our list of six essential fluids that are necessary to keep your vehicle on the road and in optimal condition.  1)Coolant (anti-freeze) In the summer when the weather is hot, coolant […]

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November 29, 2022

New vehicle maintenance

Tips for Taking Care of a New Vehicle

Many people feel that because they purchased a new vehicle, they don’t need to do any maintenance. While there is a lot less maintenance on a new vehicle compared to an older one, there are still some basic things you should do to keep your new vehicle in optimal condition for as long as possible. […]

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November 22, 2022

Emergency Checklist for Holiday Road Trips

It is getting to be that time of year again and many of us are planning road trips to visit family for the holidays. While most of us will get to our destinations without incident, we can never predict an accident. So, it is better to be prepared especially in cold winter conditions. Gerry’s OK […]

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November 15, 2022

Car driving on road

5 Reasons to Buy New Tires

The cost of new tires is nominal compared to the benefits they bring. Tires are the only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the road. This being the case, you should monitor their condition frequently and replace them accordingly. At Gerrys OK Tire, we offer a wide range of tires for every budget.  Here are […]

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November 8, 2022

5 Ways to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Driving

At Gerry’s OK Tire, serving Abbotsford and Mission area, we believe the best maintenance is preventative. As we near winter, it is a good idea to prepare for bad weather ahead of time. Many of us travel during the holidays to spend time with loved ones so, it is good practice to make sure you […]

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November 1, 2022

Gerry's OK Tire Shop

Welcome To Gerry’s OK Tire!

If you have been a customer of Gerry’s OK Tire for a while you may have noticed that we have a new look! In an effort to celebrate all of the new changes and updates we have recently made to our business, we felt a new website was in order. We hope that you will […]

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October 25, 2022