Prepare for Safe Travels Ahead with Our Road Trip Checklist Whether it’s to visit family for the holidays or to enjoy a school break, a lot of people choose to travel by car, especially during the summer when the road conditions are better. In order to ensure a smooth road trip experience, it is crucial to conduct a pre-emptive vehicle inspection prior to embarking on extended journeys. There are many items that should be checked during a car’s pre-trip inspection and the whole process can be a little confusing. That’s why to assist in maintaining your vehicle’s optimal condition, we have deve ..read more

Common Signs That Your Car AC Is Not Working It is official: spring is here, which means that after a long winter here on Vancouver Island, the heat is on its way. In fact, it may almost be time to start using your car’s air conditioning. With Victoria’s summer months ahead, you want to be sure your AC is operating as efficiently as possible to remain cool and comfortable in your vehicle. Unfortunately, as vehicles age, air conditioning systems can start to malfunction, or fully stop working. If it seems that your AC is not operating at peak efficiency, here are some things you should know: Ho ..read more

Goodbye Scheduled Oil Changes – Our Beginners Guide to Maintaining an Electric Vehicle Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming the go-to automobile for new and existing vehicle owners. As you notice more and more Teslas quietly idling around you, perhaps you’ve started wondering if switching over to an electric vehicle is the right choice for you. Considering that you’ll never have to pay for fuel or an oil change ever again, an EV has many desirable perks to its ownership. Although, don’t be tricked into thinking that electric cars don’t need any maintenance or attention. If you are an ..read more

Electric vehicles continue to increase in popularity in Canada and around the world, as people are increasingly looking to save money at the pump and are switching to more environmentally friendly options. With the weather getting warmer, and long summer road trips just around the corner, it is important your Electric Vehicle or hybrid is properly maintained and well charged, so that you don’t get stranded in one of Vancouver Island’s beautiful (but remote) locations. At Searles Auto, we are always looking for ways to improve on our track record of making our customer’s lives’ easier and more ..read more

Searles Auto is open for business again after temporarily closing due to COVID-19. All services for the time being include complementary vehicle pick-up and delivery, as well as a sanitation of your vehicle. Give us a call at (250) 475-2000 to book an appointment. Stay safe and stay inside, and we’ll get through this together! The post <span >COVID-19</span> Status Update: We Are Open! appeared first on Searles Auto ..read more