Winter Services That Actually Work
Look, we've been through 30+ Yukon winters. We know what breaks, what freezes, and what'll leave you stranded at -40. Let's get your vehicle sorted before the real cold hits.
Look, we've been through 30+ Yukon winters. We know what breaks, what freezes, and what'll leave you stranded at -40. Let's get your vehicle sorted before the real cold hits.
These aren't just services we list on a website. This is the stuff we do every single day from October through April. Your vehicle's gonna thank you.
Switching to winters isn't optional up here, it's survival.
We mount, balance, and check every tire properly - not the rush job you get at some chain stores. We'll also inspect your tread depth and let you know honestly if you need new rubber or if you've got another season left. Bring in your own tires or we can source quality ones that won't break the bank. TPMS sensors? Yeah, we handle those too without charging you an arm and a leg.
Your block heater stops working? You'll find out real quick at 6am in January.
We install, repair, and test block heaters on everything from compact cars to diesel trucks. Had too many folks come in after they fried their starter trying to crank a frozen engine. A working block heater isn't a luxury - it's basic common sense. We use quality freeze plugs and heaters that'll actually last more than one season. Plus we'll check your cord for cracks and replace it if it's sketchy.
Batteries don't just die - they give up slowly, then all at once when it's -35.
We do proper load testing, not just the voltage check that tells you basically nothing. If your battery's marginal, we'll tell you straight up. Yeah, you might get through another month, but do you really wanna risk it? We stock batteries with actual cold cranking amps that matter in this climate. And we'll make sure your alternator's keeping up too, because a new battery won't help if your charging system's weak.
Ice and snow are one thing. Not being able to stop? That's a whole different problem.
We check your entire brake system top to bottom - pads, rotors, calipers, lines, and fluid. Old brake fluid absorbs moisture and can freeze or boil, neither of which you want. We flush it with fresh stuff that's got the right specs for cold weather. Seized calipers are super common up here from all the salt and crud, so we catch those before they strand you. Your ABS system gets checked too because that's what keeps you out of the ditch.
That check engine light? It's not gonna fix itself when the temperature drops.
We plug into your vehicle's computer and actually figure out what's wrong - not just clear the code and hope it doesn't come back. Cold weather makes existing problems way worse, so sorting them out before winter's in full swing saves you headaches. We check everything from sensors to emissions stuff to weird electrical gremlins. And yeah, we can handle modern vehicles with all their complicated electronics.
Road salt's gonna eat your vehicle alive if you don't protect it.
We apply proper rust protection that actually works - not the watery garbage that washes off in a week. The underside of your vehicle takes an absolute beating from salt, gravel, and ice chunks. We clean everything first, then apply a coating that sticks and stays. It's messy work but it'll add years to your vehicle's life. Best done before the snow flies, but we can do it anytime if your undercarriage isn't completely caked in ice.
Listen, I've put together a checklist based on what actually matters up here. No fluff, just the real stuff you gotta check before winter hits hard.
Download it, print it, stick it on your fridge. Better yet, bring your vehicle in and we'll go through it together. Takes about an hour and could save you from a tow truck bill or worse.
Don't just take our word for it - here's what some of our regulars had to say.
Whitehorse Resident
"My truck wouldn't start three mornings in a row last November. Brought it to Frostveil and turns out my block heater cord was shot and the battery was on its last legs. They had me sorted same day. Haven't had a single issue since, even during that brutal cold snap in January."
Fleet Manager
"We've got 12 work trucks and Frostveil handles all our winter prep. They're honest, fast, and they know their stuff. When they say something needs fixing, it actually needs fixing - no upselling nonsense. That matters when you're running a business."
First Winter in Yukon
"Just moved up from Vancouver and had no clue what I was doing. The guys at Frostveil walked me through everything my car needed for winter without making me feel stupid. Got my winter tires on, block heater installed, and they even showed me how to plug it in properly. Great experience."
Here's the stuff people ask us all the time. If you've got other questions, just give us a call.