823 Tower St S, Fergus, ON N1M 2R2

Automotive Brake Service in Arthur, ON

The Importance of Brake Service

Brake Service
It is more important than ever during the cold winter months to ensure your brakes are properly maintained when there is an increased risk of snow and ice on the roads. Poor brake maintenance reduces your vehicle’s longevity and performance which contributes to accidents, injuries, and road deaths.

What is a Brake service?

Brake service is a catch-all term for everything to do with your brakes. A brake inspection will be performed first to ensure that all components are in good working order. Next, your service technician will inspect your brake pads, rotors, clips, and Calipers to ensure that everything is in good working order. Finally, if any repairs or replacements are required, your technician will consult you to see if the repairs can be completed on the same day.

One of the most important systems in your vehicle is the braking system. Everyone wants to know that their brakes will not fail and that they can safely bring their vehicle to a stop.

The following are some signs that your brakes need to be inspected by a Master Mechanic.

  • The vehicle pulls to one side or the other when the brakes are applied
  • Brake grinding sensation
  • The brakes are slow to react
  • The brake light on the dashboard is red and flashing

Is a Brake Service Necessary?

A regular brake service is necessary to maintain the performance of a vehicle. To ensure a safer journey, you must follow specific rules to ensure all components are working properly.  Therefore, regular brake repair and maintenance is essential. Here are some of the top reasons why you need brake diagnostics:

Protection

Taking your vehicle in for proper servicing at least once a year is critical. But what if your car brakes make unusual noises while driving? This could be due to various factors that only a professional mechanic can address.

Furthermore, old, loose, low-quality car brakes can cause severe steering problems, leading to serious accidents. Ensure your car brakes are in good working order to keep you and your passengers safe.

It saves a lot of money for the future

When you take your car for service, it will continue to run smoothly for longer. A car with well-maintained brakes can last for many kilometers without needing to be replaced. Furthermore, a regular inspection ensures optimum safety.

Accidents, as we all know,  can cost both lives and a lot of money. If you want to protect yourself and others on the road, it’s best to service your car brakes regularly.

Extend the life of your brakes

Regular maintenance of your car brakes ensures that both the brakes and the vehicle have a long life. Always contact the best mechanics, and don’t be afraid to spend money to ensure the safety of your vehicle. Remember that it is your car brakes that keep you safe from danger.

What does a full brake service include?

Remember only one name, True Auto Care, regarding safety and brake repair. We are a leading automotive repair shop in Arthur, Ontario and customer satisfaction is important to us. We know your brakes are the last thing you have time to worry about. Our professional brake and auto repair specialists ensure that you leave our service centre with peace of mind.

Our Full Service Includes:

  • Worn pads and shoes replaced
  • Wheel bearings repacked as needed
  • Brake fluid lubrication for specified components
  • Brake rotor and drum resurfacing (may need replacement if wear is excessive)
  • Brake inspection with replacement of other components based on findings of inspection
  • A brake fluid flush where old brake fluid is replaced with fresh fluid
  • Parking brake adjustment
  • Road test to ensure the entire braking system is operating properly

What happens when you go too long without changing the brakes?

Your vehicle requires routine maintenance, and it’s tempting to put off chores such as brake servicing and oil changes. The following signs require attention:

Sign One. Vibration while driving

Sign Two. The brake light is on

Sign Three. Grinding or squealing noises while driving

Sign Four Leaking fluid

Sign Five Burning smell while driving

Bring your vehicle to True Auto Care in Arthur, ON

As we all know how important it is to maintain your vehicle’s braking system, it’s best to get in touch with the best automotive repair shop in Arthur, Ontario. We also provide many other exceptional services, including the following:

  • Competitive prices on tire brands like Toyo, Cooper, and Bridgestone.
  • Tire services, including computer spin balancing, flat tire repairs, low-profile tire installations, and tire rotations
  • Auto repair services, including brake repairs, exhaust system repairs, Ontario motor vehicle inspections, steering and suspension system repairs, and wheel alignments from an ACDelco-certified repair centre
  • Custom pipe bending
  • Other services include diagnostics, lube and oil changes and other preventive maintenance, TPMS adjustments, and driveshaft repairs
  • 24-hour key drop

Contact us today for a comprehensive brake service or any other automotive service you require in Arthur, ON.

Our Customer Reviews

Appreciated the flexibility and communication. Overnight drop off helped, and the texted report post inspection with follow up phone conversation helped me sort through options. Clearly the desk staff are knowledgeable and care, and the mechanic did thorough work.

John Cumming Dec 12, 2025

Great service! Janelle and Jenna are lovely. They are very responsive and accommodating!

Ali Darling Dec 12, 2025

Always an amazing job done here! Only auto place I trust with my car, Skylar goes above and beyond on every little job and always recommends the best parts! If you’re looking for a trustworthy auto shop with the best prices then you found it! Don’t hesitate just call and see for your self!

john clark Nov 11, 2025

Very Profesional, Polite, Friendly, and Reasonably Priced Good Old Fashion Service. The Best of the Best!! Happy to know True Auto Care!

Andreas Roussos Nov 11, 2023

They are very quick, professional and very reasonably priced not to mention they are very friendly to work with

Kevin Fitzner Nov 11, 2025

Exceptional customer service. Windshield looks amazing

Leyanne Durante Nov 11, 2025

The True Auto truly is the best service I’ve ever had, Phil.

Philip England Nov 11, 2025

Always fast and friendly service

Michael Davis Jun 6, 2024

Wonderful experience, the girls at the front desk are patient and kind. The service was done well, on time. We pre-booked the snow tire removal and switchover for the spring. The owner is very friendly and kind and the courtesy service was super helpful on a busy day. Would absolutely recommend for anyone!

Karley Gainey Nov 11, 2025

The staff is very knowledgeable and understands my needs. When working on the car they informed me of other issues that needed to be done and gave me an estimate of the additional cost before proceeding with the work. I am satisfied with their work. Bob Skeoch

Bob Skeoch May 5, 2023

Five stars for Emily. I thoroughly enjoyed our banter. Hope you're doing well, Emily!

Andrew Soulsby Nov 11, 2025

True Auto Care has been my vehicle repair service provider for more than a decade. They have earned my trust with ever repair, big or small, and they treat me with respect every time. I value their work and I feel confident in their advice and in their repair services. This is what a family business is all about.

Kelly Waterhouse Oct 10, 2020

Great service as usual!

Peter Mandic Oct 10, 2024

Excellent !! I am treated great from start to finish whenever dealing with anyone on the team and I’m super confident that my car is being well looked after. Thank you all !!

Brett Shantz Oct 10, 2025

Booked next day appointment which was awesome. Reasonably priced Alignment. I was on my way in a timely manner.very efficient

stephan fokuoh Oct 10, 2025

Great service- was able to get everything done on a short notice. Trustworthy and competent. Using them for my vehicles for more than a decade!

Li Chang Oct 10, 2024

Great job and friendly service.I rate them a ten.

Daniel Burke Nov 11, 2022

I needed new tires, Emily was very helpful in the process and gave me several options with great prices. Had a few other services performed while they had my car. Everything was done as promised and my car was finished on time.

Geoff Whitteker Sep 9, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently brought my vehicle to True Auto Care Fergus for a safety inspection and some service, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team did a very thorough job and gave me a full, detailed report with pictures of everything they found. That level of transparency really builds TRUST, and it made me feel confident in the work being done. The service was professional and done right, and I especially want to thank Emily at the front desk. She was welcoming, friendly, and explained everything clearly, which made the whole process stress-free. I'm(KK) very satisfied with the work. Special shout-out to Mr. Skyler, the tech who worked on my car — he did a fantastic job, and now my auto is fully safe to drive and meets the new MTO digital safety standards. It’s not every day you walk out of an auto shop actually feeling good about the experience — but that’s exactly what happened here. True Auto Care definitely earned my respect and my recommendation. If you’re in Fergus Ontario or the area and want a shop you can rely on, this is the place to go. – Chevy TrucKK (KK) Lover 💪

Kristoff Kubinski Sep 9, 2025

Very happy with the service provided. Very reasonable prices and happy with the work thst was done

Lynn Jakeways Sep 9, 2025

Awesome service by keeping me in the loop as to timing and the service required. The ladies in the office were great and polite and greeted me with a friendly welcome. Thanks again and my truck is driving fantastic. Cheers

Brad Nesbitt Sep 9, 2025

This team got me in quickly when I needed my car repaired in a day! They were super accommodating and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!

Mallory Earnshaw Sep 9, 2025

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Great customer service and friendly staff!! We will definitely be returning customers. My husband and I have been looking for an auto shop near us and I’m so thankful we found True Care Auto. If you are looking for an auto place near you, look no further. Best experience I’ve had yet with an auto repair shop!!

Patricia Azzopardi Sep 9, 2025

Such a great garage to deal with. My car broke down away from home and you guys did a great job getting me back up and going. I can’t say enough about how great my experience was. I even told you that when I was leaving. If you were closer to me I would 100% make you my go to garage. Communication about what was wrong and the repair was outstanding!!

Brenda Carter Aug 8, 2025

As always friendly service.

Joann Raine Nov 11, 2023

Excellent service. Fast and friendly. I would take my car here again.

Kerrigan Nealson Aug 8, 2025

Friendly, responsive and timely. My only critique is that I think they could have cleaned the windshield as part of the service and to show off their great work. Otherwise, well done.

Anita Zeitler Aug 8, 2025

Fantastic team! It's unheard of to get a BMW service bill under 3 digits. The team assessed my problem and came back with two options (one being take it to BMW for authentic parts). I chose their simple solution. Appreciated the option offering. Great solution and FANTASTIC cost. They've earned a new repeat customer!

EPG Evers May 5, 2021

They did an awesome job. They kept me in the loop the whole time, which I really appreciated. Friendly staff and great service, definitely going back!

Emerson Barrera Jul 7, 2025

Great service, quoted an amount and date of completion and they came below the quoted amount and were finished before the quoted date. Thank you

Stephen Dolby Jul 7, 2025

I have used this company many times and have always been happy with their work. Friendly staff, quick reliable service, even provided me a courtesy vehicle to use when my service went over a weekend.

Carol Ann Reid Jul 7, 2025

One of the best mechanics I’ve been to. Transparent with the quote and pricing and the work was done fast. I’m very happy with the work that was done.

Jennifer Scott Jul 7, 2025

The key to my exceptional service was my direct contact with the "front line staff". I was met with a smile, respect, understanding and gratitude. The work on car has made a noticeable difference in how the care handles on the highway. I also have maintenance suggestions for the future. Very professional ... I will definitely go back in the future!

Rachelle Campbell Jun 6, 2025

Another good experience with True Auto Care for me. Very professional people and no hard sell. My car is now ready for its drive to Vancouver!

Robert Turner Jun 6, 2025

Excellent staff and thorough with the automobiles. Also provide a listing of future items for attention.

Patrick Wieland Sep 9, 2021

They do a good job in a timely manner and fair price. Very approachable front desk staff who are very reliable.

Liz Huggins Jun 6, 2025

Prompt and courteous service.

Bill Baird May 5, 2025

I would definitely use their services again 🙂

Linda Halper May 5, 2025
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