aid1970

Thanks so is your stamp in the screen like a mot test if so where do you get it done who does it

Silverdragon102

That is something we have to look at a bit nearer the time but know where we bought it from does them and may go to them the first year. Found these which may offer some info

http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/popular/n...Vehicle_QA.pdf
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/popular/n...egulations.pdf
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aid1970

Thanks again Silverdragon102. Do most people get there car serviced every year and is there enough service stations about or do you need more ??Everybodys help will be great

Silverdragon102

Can't answer that as I have only been here since end of March. I live in Cumberland near NB and although I have seen a few car dealers haven't seen many places to service cars. Next year will be our first time so a learning curve. I know police do do checks and I should image vehicles will be removed off the road if they are not up to date. I guess with the different weather elements police are trying to keep the roads as safe as they can

Winston Green

That is a little bit of how londs a piece of string Question. My Wife car is serviced every 3 month/5000km but that is a stipulation of the warranty not my choice. Will be done yearly. Everybody drive a car in NS including children over 16 so there are plenty of cars but nothing like the number in Uk. i would post a question on here asking if there are an auto mechanics who work in NS and ask them about workload.

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aid1970

Thanks Winston Green. "i blame you for all the questions as i love the place you told me about and would love to be there"Do you have to get your car serviced at the place where you brought it or is it like the uk where they tell you this but its not true

aid1970

So how often do you get your cars serviced/checked and what price do you pay i know it depends on the car but a rough guide would be great also do you look after the bodywork/paintwork ie pay yourself or insurance claim??

just trying to get a feel if i am needed or not

R I C H

Scheduled maintenance for my vehicles is every 5,000kms, so around every 3 months. A basic oil/filter change is between $50 and $70 depending on the vehicle (car or truck). A drive-through lube place does it in 10 minutes and does a x-point check over the rest of the car.

My farm equipment needs maintenance every 50 or 100hrs. I do that myself.

A claim for body/paintwork, whether through the insurer or out of my own pocket would depend on the extent and cost of the damage.

There are a couple of mobile mechanics in town here that seem to do reasonable business, visiting peoples places of work or home.

aid1970

Thanks for that RICH i have read your post's about setting up your business and hope all is well thinking of doing the same myself but not on as big a scale and may have to get a job until i get PR and hope the OH can cope with the business on her open work permit seams a long winded way to do it but the only way

aid1970

[QUOTE=R I C H;6904254]Scheduled maintenance for my vehicles is every 5,000kms, so around every 3 months. A basic oil/filter change is between $50 and $70 depending on the vehicle (car or truck). A drive-through lube place does it in 10 minutes and does a x-point check over the rest of the car.

Is that the norm for most vehicles due to the weather conditions

R I C H

Yes, those service intervals are common on many vehicles.

destinationnovascotia

[QUOTE=R I C H;6904254] A basic oil/filter change is between $50 and $70 depending on the vehicle (car or truck). QUOTE]

Must be cheaper over here. Just been quoted $35 for oil/filter change on my ford focus.

destinationnovascotia

Preparation for winter is big business this time of year. Most people have their cars "rust-proofed" annually.

aid1970

Thanks guys keep it coming looks like i might be needed after all