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    good but cheap all seasons

    Going to need some tires for my parents' car asap.
    They're planning on waiting until autumn 2018 to buy a new car.
    Can anyone suggest a decent all season tire to get?
    Since it's only for about a...
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    Re: Scarborough Mazda

    What discount do they give?

    I should get around to getting myself a sticker some time soon.
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    Re: brake feel/performance with ceramic

    Akebono just happened to be the most expensive one so I chose that for price comparison.

    Do your PBR pads have the lower braking power in cold weather too?
    Do you need to change your braking...
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    brake feel/performance with ceramic

    First time I'm considering going non-oem for brakes.
    Was going to go with OEM pads and rotors but was reading that ceramic brakes produce less dust.
    Then I read that there is a drop in performance...
  5. Re: Mazda recalling 2.2M vehicles due to trunk damper corrosion issue

    Still haven't received one for my Mazda 5.
    They're sure taking theiir sweet time sending out notices. Only been 5 months since the recall.
  6. Re: Gyro Mazda - a great shopping experience!!!

    Maybe the used car guys are good but the new car guy I had there was the fast talking, sneak in bits kinda guy.
    Took like 15 minutes to get him to tell me the on the road cost. Kept on going about...
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    Re: Level Auto for Alignment

    Their saltwater tank is pretty nice.
    I was surprised by the big dog they had roaming around the garage.
    It was fine with all the loud noises too.
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    Level Auto for Alignment

    Was planning on going to Al Tech but it's pretty far from Scarborough.
    Found a place 3 minutes away called Level Auto @ 600 Danforth Rd just west of Kennedy.

    Signed for a 4 wheel alignment....
  9. Thread: 16/17/18

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    Re: 16/17/18

    Edmunds had an article about skinnier tires in winter. A 10mm reduction made a difference in stopping.

    http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/testing-the-benefits-of-winter-tires.html
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    Re: What to do with 3 good, 1 bent wheel.

    Wow. $40 for a repair is not bad.
    The other 3 seem perfectly fine. Just the one that i can see the bend in.
    The only thing is I'm not using them so seems a waste to spend the $40 and then try...
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    Re: What to do with 3 good, 1 bent wheel.

    There like my winters but with black plastidip on em.
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    Re: Whitby Mazda - tries to rip you off

    Don't know who you dealt with but I only deal with Jonathan when I'm there.
    I can't say that I've ever felt that he's been dishonest with me.
    I've only ever been there for oil changes and a block...
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    What to do with 3 good, 1 bent wheel.

    I've got a set of Mazda 3 wheels in my garage that have been sitting there for two years.
    Three are in good shape, one is bent.
    Not willing scam some unsuspecting person.
    Has anyone managed to...
  14. Re: difficulty level of changing out taillamp module?

    New lesson learned. Always read the manual before asking a question online.
    Turns out the instructions were in the manual as I need to remove the taillight module to change bulbs out.
    Only had...
  15. Re: difficulty level of changing out taillamp module?

    I found a junk yard part for $100 at standardautowreckers but I'll look into aftermarket/jdm lights.. Never thought about it..
    Now to see what I can find.
  16. Re: difficulty level of changing out taillamp module?

    Hmm.. I just noticed that the Rock Auto is not OE Mazda. Should I be concerned about possible colour differences?
    $130 for generic vs $195 + tax for OE Mazda.

    Would like to save money but not if...
  17. difficulty level of changing out taillamp module?

    The one time I park on street due to city dumping a massive ice block on my driveway, my car along with a few neighbours get trashed.
    Looks like dude with hammer went along bashing headlights and...
  18. Re: Mazda3 wheels known to be soft? How to buy used wheels?

    Yup, learn from my mistake. Two wheels were bent and the second pair might have been bent too.
    In the end I Paid $600 for 4 yr old x ice 2 tires which were used for one season. That part, I...
  19. Mazda3 wheels known to be soft? How to buy used wheels?

    Bought a set of mazda3 17" wheels with x-ice 2 tires for $600 during the summer.
    Noticed some vibration while driving at highway speeds. Finally got around to having them balanced with roadforce...
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    Re: Whitby Mazda thumbs up

    You should go talk to Toyota. To find out if my car is part of a recall for the power windows was $113. So just to punch my VIN into the system they wanted $113. Of course, I turned them down for...
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    Re: Whitby Mazda thumbs up

    Update 2.

    Brought the car back and spoke with Sophia. Jonathan hadn't arrived yet. She explained that the CEL could be any thing but they will see if it was due to improper installation of the...
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    Re: Whitby Mazda Feedback

    My review is in the dealership experience section.
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    Re: Whitby Mazda thumbs up

    Update. 6 hours after posting my positive review, my check engine light has come on after my first use of the block heater.
    Checked the gas cap, it's tight.
    This is the first time I've ever seen...
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    Whitby Mazda thumbs up

    Now that MOT has been crossed off my list, I went down to Whitby Mazda last Wed for my 24 month servicing and block heater install.
    Jonathan was who I dealt with, at least that's the name on the...
  25. Mazda of Toronto servicing now that Vince and Ken are gone. :(

    Next time I want to buy a Mazda, I'll visit Jeff at MOT.
    I'm done servicing my car there though.

    Vincent and Ken were the two guys I dealt with when I bought my 5 2 years ago. Every time, things...
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