Craighurst Autopro
3225 Penetanguishene Rd Rr 1 Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8 705-728-9306

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Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
Published on: Jul 09, 2023

Craighurst Autopro Automotive Tips: Emission System Service

All modern vehicles on ON expressways come with an emissions system. Their purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful emissions getting into the atmosphere. The system draws in fresh air, collects vap...
Published on: Jan 05, 2020

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Barrie neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main functi...
Published on: Nov 17, 2019

Craighurst Autopro Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Barrie drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down: your...
Published on: Jul 28, 2019

Craighurst Autopro Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more ON drivers driving vehicles with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world and is becoming more commonplace here. North America is j...
Published on: May 19, 2019

Simple Answers from Craighurst Autopro for Barrie: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Craighurst Autopro Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Barrie drivers smell ...
Published on: Mar 24, 2019

PCV Valve Replacement at Craighurst Autopro in Barrie

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Barrie drivers and our environment here in ON. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of th...
Published on: Aug 12, 2018

Craighurst Autopro Automotive Tips: EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
Published on: Feb 18, 2018