Look, I've been wrenching on vehicles through Calgary winters for 15+ years now, and honestly? The folks who come in November scrambling for winter tires are the same ones I'm towing in from Deerfoot in January. Don't be that person.
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I've put together this checklist from literally thousands of pre-winter inspections. Check off what you've done, and bring your ride in for whatever's left. No judgment - we're here to help.
These aren't stock photos - this is actual work we've done right here in our bay. Makes a difference, doesn't it?
Three Alberta winters without protection. See all that surface rust? That's just the beginning - it spreads fast.
Full undercoating application. This'll keep the salt at bay for years. Wish the previous owner had done this.
Customer thought these'd be fine. Slid into a curb on Crowchild. All-seasons are a compromise that doesn't work well in either season, honestly.
Now we're talking. Deep tread, soft compound for cold temps. Night and day difference in stopping power and handling.
I've bundled the most common services together 'cause that's what actually makes sense. Save some cash and get everything done in one visit.
For the daily commuter
What I'd do to my own truck
Heavy-duty & diesel specific
Look, I'm gonna level with you - after mid-November we're slammed until January. The smart folks book in October. If you wait till the first snowfall, you're looking at a 2-3 week wait minimum. Don't say I didn't warn ya.
I put together this monthly guide based on what actually needs attention through a Calgary winter. Nothing fancy - just the real stuff that keeps you on the road instead of on the side of it.
Seriously, the shop's packed from the first snow until Christmas. Book your winter prep now and you'll have your pick of appointment times. Plus you won't be driving around on sketchy tires wondering if today's the day you end up in a ditch.