The reason cars won’t start this week ❄️

And how to avoid it — plus a 50% February offer ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER Hi everyone, Winter always brings the same conversations into the shop:                "I didn't know it was about to die."                "I wish I'd learned this sooner."                "I thought that was normal." Cars rarely fail without warning and most of us were just never taught what the warning looks like. In this month's update: • Why batteries fail in extreme cold • A different kind of Valentine's idea (learn together) • What's changing behind the scenes at AutoCate ❄️February Feature❄️ WHY CARS DIE IN THE COLD At -18°C, your battery can lose up to half its starting power, while your engine needs more energy to turn over. That's why a car that was fine yesterday suddenly won't start today.   To avoid getting stranded: • Drive at least 15–20 minutes occasionally (short trips don't recharge fully) • If your battery is 4–5+ years old, get it tested before it fails • Turn off heaters, seats, and fans before shutting the car off • Keep booster cables or a booster pack in the vehicle • Slow cranking is a warning — don't ignore it Cold failures usually give clues — you just have to know what they mean. We cover this step-by-step in Drive Confident so winter becomes predictable instead of stressful.       💕 FEBRUARY BONUS: BRING YOUR RIDE OR DIE 💕 We've noticed something lately: People are showing up to workshops in pairs.   Partners, friends, parents & teens, roommates — even coworkers.   Confidence builds faster when you learn it with someone you trust.   This month, bring someone — romantic or otherwise — and you'll both leave knowing: • what's urgent vs what can wait • how to talk to a shop confidently • what your car is actually telling you   Independence doesn't mean doing everything alone. Sometimes it means sharing the same knowledge.   👯 Ride-or-Die Promo: Second seat 50% off (any workshop level, same session)   Register You and Your Ride or Die Now! BEHIND THE SCENES AT AUTOCATE We've been working toward something important: making AutoCate bigger, so we can offer you more services.    Maggie (who started as our apprentice ) is now nearly licensed and taking on more repair work. That means more support for customers, and more time for us to teach, build resources, and help people before problems happen.   Join us in congratulating Maggie in completing school and writing her provincial qualifying exam for fully licenced technician status! Send Your Love with AutoCate!  Maggie's put their creativity and design into helping you fuel your love, please download and share :) "Keep those wheels spinning, my turbo trendsetters!" ❤️ Cate No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. AutoCate 86 Rankin Street Unit 3B Waterloo, ON N2V1V9

Grit & Glitter was a smash ✨ Thank you!

Thank you for a smashing Grit & Glitter night — we had 100+ people through the doors, and the vibes were immaculate. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for coming to Grit & Glitter last night (Wednesday, December 17, 2025). It was a smashing party: 100+ people, incredible energy, and the kind of conversations that remind me why AutoCate exists. For those who couldn't make it, we appreciate you spreading the word and sending your support :) If you want to keep the momentum going, here are 3 ways to support AutoCate right now: Hands-on learning, confidence-building, and genuinely fun nights out. Buy Workshops Give someone confidence (and a great memory) — perfect for the holidays + new drivers. Gift Workshops Need maintenance, repairs, or a second opinion you can trust? We've got you. Book Your Next Car Service SNEAK PEAK 👀 (keep this tight) COMING IN JANUARY: WINE & WALL ANCHORS   A cozy, confidence-boosting night where we'll teach the "home basics" that everyone deserves to know — with a glass in hand and zero judgment. See January workshops / join the list   Intro Special for Subscribers Only (Yes, that's you!) 15% off Use Code: IMSOEXCITEDFORMOREWORKSHOPS   Partner with love (with links) This night was what it was because of local community magic. Please go follow + support our amazing partners: Handy Ma'am Inc Lucy Pearlle Studio Ladylike Electric The Aesthetic Studio by Nurse Em Adriana's Skincare & Medi Your Business BFF SamArtisan Shelby's Ranch Counterpoint Brewing KW Consignment GRIT & GLITTER SUCCESS! THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING FIRST-EVER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE!!! "Keep those wheels spinning, my turbo trendsetters!" ❤️ Cate No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. AutoCate 86 Rankin Street Unit 3B Waterloo, ON N2V1V9