Courtesy Motors Ltd
4313 31st St Vernon, BC V1T 5J8 250-542-9111

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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: Jul 23, 2023

PCV Valve Replacement at Courtesy Motors Ltd in Vernon

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Vernon drivers and our environment here in BC. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of th...
Published on: Oct 27, 2019

Simple Answers from Courtesy Motors Ltd for Vernon: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Courtesy Motors Ltd Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Vernon drivers smell...
Published on: Sep 15, 2019

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Vernon neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main functi...
Published on: May 21, 2017

Courtesy Motors 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: Apr 02, 2017

Exhaust Service at Courtesy Motors Ltd

We've all heard a car or truck in our Vernon neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main functi...
Published on: Jan 22, 2017

Courtesy Motors Ltd Automotive Tips: Emission System Service

All modern vehicles on BC 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: Nov 28, 2016

Courtesy Motors Ltd Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Vernon 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 down: your...
Published on: Nov 27, 2015