by Lori Straus Choosing the right tires for your vehicle can sometimes overwhelm you. Perhaps performance tires look enticing, but they’re not suitable for winter driving. By the same token, all seasons sound like you only need one set of tires for the entire year; however, if you live somewhere where winter temperatures drop below
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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.
Using Studded Tires in Ontario
by Lori Straus Studded tires provide the ultimate grip on icy roads. However, they face heavy regulation in Ontario. In this blog post, we’ll give you a quick overview on the status of studded tires. What Are Studded Tires? Studded tires have small metal studs spread out throughout the tire tread and better grip soft
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Do These Inspections to Help Extend the Life of Your Car
by Lori Straus If the first General Lee can be restored and driven after spending over three decades in a junkyard, then with a little care and disciplined maintenance, you should be able to enjoy your own vehicle for a long time, too. You’ll find loads of tips online about how to extend the life
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What Windshield Washer Fluid Should You Buy?
by Lori Straus Windshield washer fluid is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Your car, where you live, and what season it is will all dictate what kind of windshield washer fluid you need. What Is Windshield Washer Fluid? Basically, windshield washer fluid comes in two basic formulas, depending on the season: bug season and frost season.
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When Should You Consider an Extended Warranty?
By Lori Straus Whether we like them or not, extended warranties are part of the shopping process these days. Whereas it makes no sense to buy one for your desktop computer, you might buy one for the laptop you carry with you everywhere. And like computers, getting an extended warranty on your vehicle makes sense
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How to Wash Your Car in the Winter
By Lori Straus When it comes to the winter, Canadians tend to divide themselves into two groups: those who love the outdoors despite the freezing temperatures and those who hide indoors precisely because of those temperatures. Both groups have one thing in common, though: neither wants to wash their vehicle in the winter. However, good
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When to Plug in Your Block Heater
By Lori Straus Although this winter hasn’t felt like much of a winter for those of us in southern Ontario, winter always includes temperatures below -10 Celsius for the entire province. And remember last winter? For the western half of Canada, from the Upper Great Lakes to the Pacific coast, February 2019 saw the lowest
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How to Boost a Vehicle
By Lori Straus You’re on the road to a winter getaway, it’s -25°C outside, the wind is blowing, and instead of driving, you’re stuck with a dead battery. What do you do? First, pull out your emergency kit and give everyone blankets, etc., to keep warm. Next, flag down a stranger to give you a
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How to Defrost (and Defog) Your Car
by Lori Straus One of the most annoying things about winter is the extra 5 to 10 minutes that you need to clean off your car. The windshield and windows are perhaps the most annoying, because you must clear them completely so you can see the road. In this blog post, we’ll cover a few
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How to Get Unstuck in the Winter
By Lori Straus As beautiful as the surrounding landscapes can be in the winter, with everything covered in white snow, one of the major inconveniences of winter is getting stuck in the snow. It can even happen with winter tires. Depending on the situation, you may need to call for help. However, in many cases
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