John's Thistle Auto
4892 Elliott St Delta, BC V4K 2X8 604-946-6626

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The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Apr 04, 2021

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Mar 28, 2021

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans.  Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well.  It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally,...
Published on: Mar 07, 2021

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Jul 12, 2020

Severe Driving in Delta

Owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Delta drivers can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil every so many k...
Published on: Jan 05, 2020

Simple Answers from John's Thistle Auto in Delta : Severe Service

Question: What is a severe service maintenance schedule?John's Thistle Auto Answer:When I was a kid in, Sunday meant having a bath, getting dressed for church and then hanging up my Sunday clothes as...
Published on: Jan 01, 2020

The John's Thistle Auto Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most Delta drivers are aware that car makers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety st...
Published on: Sep 15, 2019

The John's Thistle Auto Guide to a Long Lasting Vehicle

Let’s say you’ve got a nine year old vehicle with 130,000 kilometers on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another year or two?Let’s start with the premise that there&rsqu...
Published on: Aug 25, 2019