G & C Voisin Automotive Ltd

06/23/2021

The faces behind the classics!

06/23/2021

A big thank you to the historical society and Bobbie Lorentz for organizing this remarkable selection of vintage cars. The Voisin family has been so blessed to work, live and service the amazing people and community of Maryhill for the past 75 years. Romie and Mary would be so happy.

06/10/2021

A big thank you to the people of Maryhill and surrounding community for supporting us for the past 75 years. We couldn't have done it without you.

For 75 years now, a Voisin family-owned auto garage has stood on the corner of Maryhill Road and St. Charles Street. Established in 1946, the garage opened after Roman Voisin drove to Buffalo for

04/13/2021

If you STILL haven’t had your winter tires taken off and summers put on, you are murdering your winter tires!

12/23/2020

We are grateful to continue to serve our customers during the impending lockdown as an essential service. We maintain our safety protocols of wearing a mask when entering your vehicle and sterilizing all touch surfaces and keys when completed. We wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

12/03/2020

SAVE ON FUEL CONSUMPTION
If you haven't put your winter tires on yet, don't wait for the next snow fall. The cost of an insurance deductible is more than the cost of winter tires. Winter tires provide better fuel economy and increase the likelihood of avoiding a costly collision. Research shows that using winter tires in the winter and summer tires in the summer reduced fuel consumption by up to 5%.

09/03/2020

BACK TO SCHOOK CAR SAFETY CHECK LIST
Safety on the road seems like a no-brainer. Your car may have been sitting more this summer than normal but when school rolls around, you want to make sure it's safe for the road. Now is the right time to check out your vehicle.

1. Even if you haven't driven your car as much this spring and summer, it's still important to have the oil changed and fluids topped up. Short trips where the engine doesn't have time to properly heat up can cause condensation in the oil among other problems. This will turn your oil into sludge resulting in engine failure.

2. Routinely check your tires to make sure they are properly inflated and still have enough tread to allow you to stop as quickly. Insert the edge of a Canadian dime with the Queen going in headfirst. If the Queen’s head is covered by the tread you have lots of tire life left. However, if the top of her head is visible at any location on the tire, the tire is worn out and it’s time to replace it.

3. Brakes and calipers can seize if the car has been sitting for long periods of time. Routinely request your brakes to be checked.

4. Many people think that batteries fail during the cold weather. However, the heat from the summer causes more batteries to fail and lose power than cold winters. Have your battery tested to make sure it's working to full power.

5. Keep your distance from cars ahead. The roads are going to be a lot busier and patience will run thin, but tailgating has no positive outcomes and certainly won’t get you to your destination any faster.

6. It's important to be on-time, but if you're running late, try to keep it in perspective. Avoid speeding, to insure the safety of those in your vehicle.

06/18/2020

CHANGE WIPER BLADES

The summertime is notorious for sudden, violent thunderstorms. When buckets of water are beating against your windshield, you need wipers that really work. Even more so at night, when a rain storm can decrease visibility to 15 or 20 feet in front of your vehicle.

Winter can be tough on windshield wipers. Ice, snow, salt and extreme temperatures make cracks and tears in the rubber that lower the effectiveness of the wipers. If your wipers are leaving visible streaks or take several passes to clear away light rain, they need to be replaced.

06/04/2020

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO CHANGE YOUR FILTERS

Over the winter, your car's AIR FILTER can get clogged with salt and other thick debris. A clogged air filter can really lower your fuel efficiency. Replacing a dirty or clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.

The CABIN AIR FILTER stops those outside particles from entering your car. During pollen season, anyone suffering with allergies will benefit from these filters. This filter also traps those particles that you yourself may bring into the vehicle and prevents them from being recirculated while you are driving.

03/24/2020

Dear customers:
We remain OPEN to serve the community as an essential business. Please be assured we are taking every precaution to sanitize your vehicle to ensure your safety.
To maintain social distancing we offer car and key drop off, as well as, e-transfer payment.

10/31/2019

DON’T WAIT FOR THE SNOW!!!
When the leaves begin to drop off the trees and the days start getting shorter, it’s a sign that the winter months will soon be here. It no doubt happens every year – just like everyone else, you wait until the snow hits to put your snow tires on and you’re faced with long line-ups at your local garage OR your tire size is no longer in stock. To avoid the delay, call your service centre in early fall and inquire about the best time to make the switch. At G&C Voisin Automotive we will store your tires for a small fee.