by Lori Straus A well-maintained car will last you years, and a proper budget will let you enjoy your vehicle without constantly worrying about money. We’ve collected a few New Year’s resolutions for you and your care so that you’ll get the most enjoyment out of your vehicle. General Maintenance Keeping your car in shape
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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.
Getting out of a Snowbank
By Lori Straus One thing no one looks forward to in winter driving is ending up in a snowbank. At best, you may have accidentally straddled your car over a parking medium you didn’t see because the snow was too deep. At worst, your car drove nose first into a ditch and your windshield is
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6 Driving Habits to Change for the Winter
by Lori Straus Snow and ice are around the corner in southern Ontario, but it’s already shown its face in parts of Northern Ontario. With the change in weather comes the change in driving habits. Below you’ll find five driving habits you should change for the winter. Your Winter Driving Kit Checklist Change from your
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How to Change Your Own Tires This Winter
By Lori Straus Winter is fast upon us, which means changing your tires. Save yourself the lineups and a few dollars by booking your own driveway instead to change your winter tires. (A word of warning: tires are heavy. Your car is heavier. Please proceed with caution, and if you’re at all nervous, consider booking
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Buying Floor Mats for the Winter
By Lori Straus With winter just around the corner, it’s time to inspect your floor mats. As tempting as it can be to get the cheapest ones on the market, consider buying ones that offer more than just basic coverage. Floor mats should be able to keep almost all water and salt from the winter
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Maintaining & Replacing Windshield Wipers
by Lori Straus Windshield wipers cost so little to replace and yet when they start to break down, they can create some serious trouble by not properly clearing windshields. In this blog post, we’ll cover a few maintenance tips for windshield wipers and then quickly explain how to replace them when the time comes. How
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How to Change Your Air Filter
by Lori Straus Changing the air filter in your engine is perhaps one of the quickest and cheapest DIY maintenance tips you can do to extend your car’s life. In this blog post, we’ll explain why your engine’s air filter is so important and explain how to change it. Why Does Your Engine Need an
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Compact SUVs, Cheap to Maintain
It’s easy to find out what it will cost to buy, insure and fuel a new car, and while it’s important to know those numbers up front, they’re not the only expenses you need to worry about. It also costs money to maintain and repair a vehicle as it ages, even if you buy a
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What Is The Best Cover for a Truck Box?
by Lori Straus No one wants their cargo flying off their truck bed. Although straps may be necessary to anchor down large, heavy items, a tonneau cover (often called a “truck bed cover” or misspelled as “tonno cover”) lies or rolls over the top of your pick-up truck’s bed. It keeps your cargo under wraps,
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Waterless Car Washes
by Lori Straus Washing your car with extremely little water can have an amazing benefit on the environment. However, it may still be unknown to many car owners. In this blog post, we’ll quickly cover the basics of waterless car washes. How Much Water Does a Car Wash Use? The numbers vary, depending on the
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