Hamilton Auto Repair

As the vibrant colours of fall begin to appear here in Hamilton, we know the weather is about to shift. Cooler temperatures and more frequent rain showers mean that road conditions are changing. This is the perfect time to think about the one thing that connects your vehicle to the road: your tires. At Trinity Automotive on 789 Woodward Ave, we want to help you stay safe on the road, and that starts with understanding the critical role your tires play in keeping you and your family secure.   More Than Just Rubber: The Science of Traction It’s easy to think of tires as just a set of four rubber rings, but they are a marvel of engineering designed to do one primary job: provide traction. This grip is what allows you to accelerate, steer, and most importantly, stop, especially in less-than-ideal conditions. When the pavement is wet, the grooves in your tire tread are designed to channel water away from the contact patch&mda ... read more

Don't Sweat It This Summer: Is Your Car's A/C Working Hard (But Not Smart)? The first heat wave of summer has come and gone, but here in Hamilton, we know there's plenty more hot weather on its way! While you're undoubtedly relying on your vehicle's air conditioning to keep you cool, what if it's not performing as well as it could be? At Trinity Automotive, located at 789 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, we recently encountered a perfect example of a hidden culprit behind under performing A/C: the cabin air filter.   A Real-Life A/C Repair Story from Trinity Automotive   We had a customer come in with a struggling air conditioning system. Our skilled technicians quickly diagnosed a failed compressor, which we promptly replaced and recharged the system. After the repair, the A/C was indeed working, but our technician, always thorough, noticed something odd: changing the fan speed had almost no noticeable effect on the airflow. Upon investigation, h ... read more

Hamilton Heatwave Survival Guide: Your Car's AC Needs Trinity Automotive! As Hamilton braces for its first heat wave of 2025, the last thing you want is a malfunctioning car air conditioner. At Trinity Automotive, located at 789 Woodward Ave, we understand the importance of a comfortable commute. If your vehicle's AC isn't keeping you cool, it's highly likely a small, unaddressed leak is to blame – a common issue we specialize in fixing for our Hamilton community. Beyond a Recharge: Why Your Car's AC Might Have a Slow Leak Many drivers in Hamilton experience their car's AC gradually losing its cooling power. While a simple "recharge" might offer temporary relief, it doesn't solve the root cause. More often than not, this decline in performance points to a slow refrigerant leak within the system. These leaks can be tiny, from a worn O-ring to a hairline crack in a hose, and they allow your ... read more