As summer begins to wind down, it’s time to start thinking about prepping your car for the upcoming seasons. Although we won’t see snow just yet, it’s important to get the equipment you need ahead of time, especially your winter tires, so you’re ready for that first snowfall. What Are Winter Tires? As the name
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Rules for When School Buses Return to the Roads
It’s almost time to return to school! As you squeeze in one last road trip and run some maintenance checks on your vehicle to get it ready for the new season, now’s a good time to brush up on your knowledge of how to share the road with school buses. There aren’t many road rules,
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Racing Technology That Has Made It to Everyday Vehicles
Did you know many of the features in your vehicle came from racecars? The world of motorsports has produced many technological advancements that have proven useful not only for high-speed thrill-seekers, but for the safety and comfort of everyday drivers. Let’s look at some parts of your vehicle that wouldn’t be where they are today
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New Cars Available with Manual Transmissions
Many Canadians find automatic cars easier to drive, but some still prefer the higher level of driver involvement that comes with a manual transmission. Although many new cars aren’t being produced with manual transmission as standard equipment, more options are still out there than you may think. If you’re considering a manual transmission in your
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Cars That Are Great for Camping
If you’re planning some camping trips this summer, you’ll want to find the right vehicle. Whether you camp in a tent, under the stars, or decide to sleep inside your vehicle, we’ll help you find the perfect match. Best Camping Cars Technically, if all you need is to load up some stuff, you can take
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Is it Cheaper to Drive or Fly for Summer Vacation?
Planning a summer vacation? If you’re staying within Canada or considering a trip into the US, you may debate whether it’d be cheaper to drive or fly. In this post, we’ll look at the average costs and additional fees of each to help you decide. Cost of Flying There are many destinations you can’t drive
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Keeping Your Car Cool in the Summer
As the temperature rises, you’ll want to take advantage of the sunny weather by going on day trips or lounging on the beach. If you plan to drive to these destinations, make sure your car is ready for the journey. Just like you, your car also needs to stay cool in the summer. In this
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Drive-In Movie Theatres in Ontario
Tinny speakers with worse sound quality than an AM radio. Movies not beginning until it’s dark enough to see the giant screen. Weather cancelling the perfectly planned date night. And yet you might still hold a grudge against the development that got built over your favourite local drive-in. Drive-in theatres are making a comeback, though!
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How to Travel with Your Pet
For many of us, pets are part of our family. But for family road trips and travel, bringing your pet with the family can be a problem. Travelling with a pet brings its own complications, but if it’s important to you that your furry friend comes along, learning how to travel with your pets is
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Things for a Garage Auto Enthusiasts Will Want
Everyone likes to have a space to call their own. For a car enthusiast, this may be the garage. Aside from useful tools for maintenance and detailing, there are plenty of ways to deck your garage out in your own style. In this post, we’ll give you some ideas to spruce up your garage into
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