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We are open for business!

How Covid-19 is effecting our services.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020


We are still here to service your vehicles. Covid-19 has affected all businesses but essential services will stay running. We are an essential service. Here is what we're doing during these difficult times. Our customers are very important to ...

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Categories: safety Covid-19
Tags: auto safety tips tires services covid-19 website hours

Potholes, potholes and more potholes!

Our 'freeze / thaw' cycles are brutal on our roads.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020


It happens every spring... Are you prepared for dodging all those craters on our roads? With the freeze and thaw stages of our Alberta winters, our roads take quite a beating. When the snow and ice melt, the water gets into the cracks and crevices ...

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Categories: safety
Tags: auto safety tips tires distracted spring roads potholes slow down

What to do when your car is frozen.

Patience is a virtue

Friday, February 7, 2020


If you are facing a frozen vehicle, here are a few tips. Mother Nature can be particularly evil here in Alberta. If you're not lucky enough to have a garage, have you woken up to a thick blanket of ice encasing your entire vehicle? It's not fun ...

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Categories: winter driving
Tags: auto safety car tips snow Alberta winters anti freeze

Distracted driving?

Be safe behind the wheel

Monday, January 6, 2020


Distracted driving is STILL a big problem in Alberta. Sadly, thousands of violations are handed out every year, even with all the messages out there! The penalty for distracted driving in Alberta is a $287 fine and 3 demerit points.  Please be safe ...

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Categories: safety
Tags: auto safety visibility distracted cell phone make up lipstick pets dog handsfree

Are your tail lights on?

Make sure ALL your lights are on earlier

Wednesday, December 11, 2019


Turn on your headlights AND tail lights! During the winter months, it gets dark so much earlier here than in the summer. We need to remember to turn all our vehicle lights on!   Newer vehicles usually have running lights on automatically, but that ...

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Categories: visibility
Tags: auto safety tips winter driving snow Alberta winters head lights tail lights visibility

What's leaking from your vehicle?

Get them checked out!

Tuesday, November 12, 2019


How to tell which fluid is leaking. When you notice a suspicious liquid beneath your car, your heart drops. What is it? What did I do? How much is this going to cost? You kneel on the pavement, staring at the puddle of unidentified ooze. When a vehicle ...

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Categories: Car repair
Tags: auto safety car tips oil leak transmission leak anti freeze

Are you ready for winter?

Winterize your vehicle

Thursday, October 24, 2019


Guess what? It's coming again... Get ready, winter is almost here in Alberta. If you've lived here for a while, you'll know that it can happen quickly so be prepared, as much as possible. Here are some tips to help you get through it safely. ...

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Categories: safety
Tags: auto safety car tips winter driving wipers battery tires snow Alberta winters

Vehicle Inspections

Do you need one?

Friday, August 2, 2019


The many reasons you might get a  vehicle inspection There are a few types of vehicle inspections - Peace of Mind, Holiday, Purchasing a New Vehicle and Out of Province. Are you a little confused about what kind of inspection your vehicle needs? ...

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Categories: safety
Tags: auto safety car inspection out of province travel safety piece of mind

Driving in Snow

How to Stay Safe

Friday, January 4, 2019


Winter driving tips to make it through to spring! The Tortoise Wins the Race One of the most obvious safe winter driving tips is to SLOW DOWN! It's a fact that speeding is the main cause of collisions during the winter months. When you reduce ...

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Categories: winter driving
Tags: auto safety car tips winter driving tires snow visibility exhaust maintenance

Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Hitting Wildlife

Be aware of your surroundings

Thursday, November 1, 2018


Defensive driving also means looking out for animals! Living in Alberta means gorgeous nature, beautiful summer weather, great sport teams, and dealing with wildlife on our roads. Every hour in Canada there are roughly six to eight wildlife collisions. ...

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Categories: safety
Tags: auto safety head lights visibility distracted slow down travel
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"they offer fair pricing"
"The fellas at E & R do a great job and best yet, they offer fair pricing compared to some other shops I've been to. I would recommend them any day."

- J. Shypitka (Beaumont, Alberta)
"I was so impressed with E & R Auto"
"As a female motorist, I was so impressed with E & R Auto. They took the time to explain everything to me and what my options were but didn't try to force me into anything. I really like that"

- A. Abel (Leduc, Alberta)
"I know the guys won't try and pressure me into something I don't need."
"I've been taking my vehicles to E & R for like, ever, because I know the guys won't try and pressure me into something I don't need."

- E. Sereda (Leduc County, Alberta)