Whites Shell Garage
Po Box 208 Manitowaning, ON P0P 1N0 705-859-3344

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The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Apr 04, 2021

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Feb 21, 2021

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans.  Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well.  It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally,...
Published on: Jan 01, 2021

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Jul 19, 2020

Whites Shell Garage Automotive Tips: Convenience Services

Waiting at Whites Shell Garage for your car to be serviced is probably not your idea of a great time on the town. But we at least want it to be as pleasant and comfortable as possible for ON drivers.W...
Published on: Feb 09, 2020

The Whites Shell Garage Guide to a Long Lasting Vehicle

Let’s say you’ve got a nine year old vehicle with 130,000 kilometers on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another year or two?Let’s start with the premise that there&rsqu...
Published on: Oct 20, 2019

Whites Shell Garage Tech Question on Engine Failure

Whites Shell Garage Tech Question:I’m Collins of Manitowaning. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done.. What could I have done to prevent this?Whites Shell Garage Tech Answ...
Published on: Sep 08, 2019

Busted: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new Manitowaning cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free in ON? Back when cars spent more time ...
Published on: Aug 04, 2019