Thornhill Auto Repair

How To Remove Stains How To Remove Cola, Coffee, Chocolate or Ketchup Stains From Your Vehicle's Upholstery. No matter how careful we are, sooner or later someone spills something in your vehicle. If you act quickly and with a little care the damage to your upholstery can either be avoided or minimized considerably. Below are four common stains and some general purpose stain fighting advice to help you. Please remember each stain is unique and these remedies will prove more or less effective because of this. Always consult a stain removal specialist if in doubt. *Soft drink stains* like cola, root beer and others can often be removed by using this method. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is mixed at the ratio of 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide to 3 cups of water (that's about an 8% solution). Then using a spray bottle, spray the stain and wait about 10 minutes. Rinse the stain with 1/4 cup of white vinegar added to 3/4 cup of cold water, and blot dry. *Chocolate sta ... read more

Child Seat Standards It's up to the parents and other caregivers to stay up-to-date with the latest information, and to do everything they can to keep children as safe as possible while on the road. In Canada, all provinces and territories require infants and toddlers to be buckled up in the appropriate car seat. The law also states that children's car seats and booster cushions must be certified to Canada Motor Vehicle Standards and must be used according to manufacturer's instructions. If the instructions are not properly followed or if they are used past their expiry or useful life dates - you may be putting your child's safety at risk and may be found guilty of breaking the law