by Lori Straus Owning a car means you own a very complex piece of machinery that seems to come with its own language when it’s in trouble. Do you hear regular knocking under the hood? Or squealing? Or perhaps more of a grinding? And what do these sounds mean? In this blog post, we’ll cover
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When you have a vehicle, you know maintenance is required. We have tips and tricks to keep your vehicle in good condition. The articles below will help keep your vehicle running smoothly.
Tracking Fuel Economy
by Lori Straus Tracking fuel economy will help you better understand the costs that go into your vehicle. Although government data will tell you the average fuel economy for your vehicle, real mileage for your vehicle is actually a range that will fluctuate throughout the year. In this blog post, we’ll cover why you should
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Overloading a Vehicle
by Lori Straus When shopping for a car, you may be tempted to focus only on obvious features like all-wheel drive vs front-wheel drive, a vehicle’s look, and if there’s space for all your family inside. But also make sure you’re evaluating the payload capacity of the vehicle. That means check that the car can
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When & Why to Get Professional Detailing
by Lori Straus There are definitely times when you’ll want to maintain your car yourself. Perhaps you want to save a few dollars on cleaning, or you regularly clean your car as part of your maintenance routine. However, a professional detailing job has its benefits, and we’ll cover them in this blog post. What Is
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Remove the Snow
by Lori Straus We see this familiar scene every winter: vehicles on the road with last night’s 10-cm snowfall still on the roof, chunks of snow blowing off toward the car behind. But how eager are we to admit that we’ve also gotten into a vehicle without clearing the snow off the roof? That’s one
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Are All Parts Created Equal?
by Conor Burke Car owners are aware that eventually parts will fail, wear out or be damaged. Few owners have the luxury of regularly getting themselves into a new vehicle, avoiding the challenges of untimely repairs and maintenance. You may not be able to predict a breakdown but you can prepare for maintenance for instance
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Is It Safe to Drive Your Vehicle with a Check Engine Light On?
By Lori Straus Whenever the check engine light has come on in our family vehicle, I’ve certainly panicked. If something’s wrong with the engine, that’s bad! Will the car explode? Likely not. In this blog post, I’ll explain a few checks that can help you decide if it’s still safe to drive your vehicle with
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10 Money-Saving Tips for Drivers
by Lori Straus Why spend money on your car when you can save it? Follow these tips below to save money on your vehicle right now. In the winter, we usually turn our car on early to warm it up. However, only the first minute or two make a difference in the interior temperature of
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Seat Covers That Will Work for You and Your Family
By Lori Straus Finding the interior of your car too bland? Or do your kids dirty the back seat too often? Tired of vacuuming pet hair? Consider seat covers. They’ll protect your seats from all sorts of abuse, leaving your interior with minimal damage when it comes time to resell, which can mean more money
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How to Remove Odours from Your Car
By Lori Straus With winter pretty much here, we can no longer ignore those off smells emanating from some hidden corner in our vehicles. We can’t open windows during our drive, and because cars can get so cold, we keep them closed as we heat up the interior, intensifying odours. Thankfully, you can take steps
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