Thistle Automotive Ltd
11222 87 Ave Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2S4 780-998-0588

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Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023

Thistle Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: Emission System Service

All modern vehicles on AB expressways come with an emissions system. Their purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful emissions getting into the atmosphere. The system draws in fresh air, collects vap...
Published on: Dec 05, 2021

Thistle Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Fort Saskatchewan drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it...
Published on: Aug 08, 2021

Simple Answers from Thistle Automotive Ltd for Fort Saskatchewan: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Thistle Automotive Ltd Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Fort Saskatchewan...
Published on: Nov 10, 2019

Thistle Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
Published on: Mar 10, 2019

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Fort Saskatchewan neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three ...
Published on: Sep 30, 2018

Thistle Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
Published on: Aug 26, 2018

Exhaust Service at Thistle Automotive Ltd

We've all heard a car or truck in our Fort Saskatchewan neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three ...
Published on: Jul 02, 2017