Fuel stretch tips for your vehicle

According to Natural Resources Canada, the average age of the typical Canadian car is seven years, so to get the best fuel economy and life out of your vehicle, consider these top tips: • Check your tire pressure: The most overlooked factor is the effect an under-inflated tire has on fuel consumption and safety. Most tires lose ... Read More

Are all-season tires enough for winter safety?

Every year many Canadians are faced with a decision to determine if it's necessary to change their trusted all-seasons over to winter tires. Outside the province of Quebec, where winter tires have become required by law, motorists still have a choice—and it's one that could have a big impact on your driving safety. Knowledge is the ... Read More

5 winter driving tips from the pros

Consider how many times during the holiday season you will get behind the wheel, with endless trips to pick up gifts, food, supplies and visiting loved ones. But despite the reputation of Canadians as cold weather warriors, winter driving can still be daunting for many of us. Add in unpredictable weather, slick roads and poor ... Read More

Get Your Car Ready for an Epic Summer Road Trip

The sun is shining, the car is packed and the kids have their seat belts buckled. But is your car ready for an epic summer road trip? 1. Schedule a full service check-up BEFORE you hit the road. According to a new Leger Survey of Canadian mechanics, 90% say the biggest mistake they observe vehicle owners ... Read More

Winter tires save lives and money

(NC)—Feel that cold air? It won't be long now until we're all dealing with sub-zero temperatures and wind chill that takes your breath away. While we can all agree that the prospect of winter can be pretty miserable, being prepared and taking the necessary precautions in advance of the ice and snow is ideal. And ... Read More

Top Car Gadgets Of 2011

All of us depend on our vehicles. We not only depend on them to get us around but we also depend on them to make our lives easier. And nobody has known this better than the auto manufacturers. That is why each year they try to come up with the best car gadgets for us. ... Read More

4 Things to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Car

One of the most common large financial transactions that people deal with in their lives is buying a car. Even though lots of people buy cars, few people are actually aware of all the financial implications and costs related to buying a car; it’s not just the price tag on the car you have to ... Read More

The Most Economical & Fastest Electric Cars On The Planet

As the dawn of the electric car continues to gather even more pace, we are forced to accept the technology and the green credentials, or face years of burning to a crisp as our planet slowly heats up. That’s what the scientists will have you believe anyway, and while they are very clever, that doesn’t ... Read More

How to Polish and Buff up your Vehicle’s Paint Job

Polishing is an activity carried out on an automobile with a view to totally removing or masking subsurface paint defects. This in turn improves the surface sheen of the paint and readies it for wax or sealant protection. There are different car polishing methods but the most common are polishing by hand and polishing using ... Read More

Electric Car Fall 2012 Sneak Peek

Hybrid cars have been on the market for several years now, and they are just beginning to hit the mainstream. Fully electric vehicles are a little bit behind the hybrid market, with fewer models available, but consumer excitement about these alternative fuel choices could drive sales much more quickly now that more electric cars are ... Read More

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