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Xtreme Team Employee Spotlight: Lisa Di Camillo, Bookkeeper and Office Manager

December 5th, 2022

Role: Bookkeeper and Office Manager Favourite Vehicle: Jaguar XF Lisa Di Camillo is our Office Manager and bookkeeper who has been on the team for over three and a half years. Lisa works very hard at Xtreme Tire Garage and is a master behind the scenes. She looks after client accounts, manages fleet accounts, payables,…

Prepared Winter Driving: What the ‘Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake’ Symbol Means & How to Prepare a Winter Emergency Kit

November 24th, 2022

How to Prepare for Winter Driving Being prepared for winter driving means having the right tires that are certified for use in extreme driving conditions. You should also consider having a winter driving emergency kit to ensure you are prepared if you become stranded in winter weather. Do you have the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol…

XTG highlights 5 Reasons to Switch from All-Season Tires to Winter Tires

October 6th, 2022

When you think of all-season tires, you expect that they will be effective for the winter seasons, but this is not always the case. All-season tires are made for winter and summer conditions, so they work in wet and dry conditions, but they are not equipped to handle the intense cold and conditions of a…

10 Fall Vehicle Maintenance Tips You Need to Know

September 9th, 2022

The weather is getting cooler, and now is the time to make sure your vehicle is ready for fall. Here are some things you can do to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming season change. Xtreme Tire Garage’s 10 Tips for Fall Vehicle Maintenance 1. Check Brakes & Tires Many parts of your car act…

Are Rims & Wheels the Same Thing? Find Out What Makes Them Different

August 15th, 2022

Although they’re often used interchangeably, “rims” and “wheels” are really two different things. A lot of people refer to the wheel when they really mean the rim, but the rim is just a part of the wheel. The wheel itself is what actually turns, but to do that it relies on a sturdy rim to…

Xtreme Team Employee Spotlight: Michael McCreight, Senior Technician/Shop Foreman

August 8th, 2022

Role: Senior Technician/Shop Foreman Favourite Vehicle: A 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 Michael McCreight has been with us at Xtreme Tire Garage for 16+ years! Prior to working at Xtreme Tire Garage, he worked for many years with the other senior members of the Xtreme team. He has been learning and developing his skills as a…

Five Signs Your Car Battery Needs Inspection

June 17th, 2022

Heat is a car battery’s kryptonite and car battery failures are more common in hotter temperatures. In cooler climates, batteries may last up to 5 years, but in hotter areas, it may only be 3 years. Canada and Ontario especially have hot, humid summers and cold winters that can affect a car battery’s overall lifespan.…

Employee Spotlight: Mike Yacynuk, Retail Sales Manager

May 26th, 2022

Role: Retail Sales Manager Favourite Vehicle: Buick Grand National Contact: [email protected] or 905-274-8000 About Mike Yacynuk Mike Yacynuk, Xtreme Tire Garage’s Retail Sales Manager is our most senior sales and service advisor. As the Retail Sales Manager he has the expertise and experience needed to solve any tire or vehicle maintenance challenge. He also…

How to Prepare Your Car For a Long Road Trip

May 12th, 2022

Whether you’re planning a long road trip to visit a new destination or just a trip up to the cottage, the last thing you want is an unexpected breakdown. Make sure your vehicle is in good working order and take extra precautions with preventative maintenance to avoid any issues that could ruin your trip.…

Get Up To $120 Back on Select Goodyear Tires

March 14th, 2022

With spring just around the corner, it’s tire changeover season and now is the perfect time to get a new set of tires for your vehicle. Shop at Xtreme Tire Garage from 03/14/22 till 06/30/22 and get up to $120 back* when you buy a set of four select Goodyear™ tires. Plus, you can get…