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Mobile Mechanics Take Out The Middle Man
A lot of people drive their vehicles home only to notice that their front tire is flat or they have been leaking oil or brake fluid all...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Mechanic Shop Near Me? How About Mechanic Shop FOR Me?
Stop googling “mechanic shop near me” and start googling for the mechanic that comes to you, GoWrench Auto! GoWrench is the service...
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Check These 7 Fluids to Keep Your Car Running Smoothly
Brake fluid, power steering fluid, radiator fluid, oil, transmission fluid, air-conditioning coolant, windshield wiper fluid, gas… okay...
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Car Troubles You Can Solve Before They Become a Major Repair
Use these tips to get insight on what may be wrong with your vehicle before it becomes a bigger problem leading to costly repairs. The...
Sep 6, 20223 min read


What To Do If A Hydro Wire Falls On Your Car
Photos such as this, found using the hashtag #ottstorm on Twitter show the aftermath of two tornadoes touching down in Ottawa/Gatineau...
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Autumn Checklist: 5 Things You Should Check on Your Car This Month
It's fall! The most wonderful time of the year! Pumpkin Spice fills the air, mashed potatoes make their triumphant comeback - and you can...
Sep 6, 20222 min read

Winter Tire Buying Tips
Buying winter tires for your vehicle is a major investment - but in this country, a necessary one. So as you stand there, in front of a...
Sep 6, 20222 min read


It's Official. New Penalties for Distracted Driving.
Drivers convicted of distracted driving under the new penalties will be punished with a licence suspension, a sizable fine and demerit...
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Over-heated brakes blamed for making 15 Ottawa children sick.
“Overheated brakes … are the probable cause of the nausea and respiratory problems suffered by the 15 children from Lamoureux school,”...
Sep 6, 20221 min read

Award-winning mobile mechanics now in Ottawa
Did you know that GoWrench CEO and Founder Joshua Lombardo-Bottema grew up in Ottawa? It was way past due for him to bring his...
Sep 6, 20221 min read

Winter Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix.
As parents, we all want our children to be both safe and warm. However, in practice, our desire to keep our kids warm is actually making...
Sep 6, 20222 min read

Do I need to change my oil more often in winter?
What do you think about when you consider winterizing your vehicle? Putting on your winter tires? Getting a brand new brand of -40C...
Sep 6, 20222 min read

The Science Behind Winter Tires
You know, all-season tires is really an inaccurate name - in Canada anyway. They just don't preform well enough to be considered safe on...
Sep 6, 20222 min read

25 Thoughts You've Had Sitting in a Waiting Room
Waiting rooms suck. While GoWrench is doing its very best to eliminate waiting rooms where it can - sometimes we find ourselves in a...
Sep 6, 20222 min read

Winter Driving Checklist
Heading out on the road this holiday season? We know you are in a rush to see your loved ones - but don't let safety fall by the wayside!...
Sep 6, 20222 min read

5 Things You Should Know About Winter Tires
1. They're more flexible in colder temperatures The rubber that is used to make winter tires is a softer compound - one that is better...
Sep 6, 20221 min read

The Rising Costs of Fleet Maintenance (and hidden ways to save!)
Fleet costs have been steadily increasing over the past few years according to Element Fleet Management's Annual TOC release....
Sep 6, 20223 min read

Operations Manager's Quick Handbook
We get it. Managing the operations of a business is no easy feat. You're responsible for efficiently and effectively producing your...
Sep 6, 20229 min read

How GoWrench is adapting to COVID-19
New Precautions in place during COVID-19 GoWrench, by design, is a mobile mechanic and technician service. As such we already have very...
Sep 6, 20221 min read

Save Your Car's Paint!!!
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May 11, 20221 min read
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