by Lori Straus Whether you go car camping for a weekend of “roughing it out” or you prefer to spend some time in nature because you spend so much time at the office, you still need to prepare. In this blog post, we’ll let you know what you need to pack to help make your
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Locks to Visit around Ontario
by Lori Straus As a kid, I frequently traveled to the family cottage in Port Severn, where we’d occasionally stop at the Big Chute to watch the boats travel up and down its track. Watching it both bored and thrilled me as a kid. Like all children, I had little patience for something that took
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Things to Do in and around Kitchener
by Lori Straus Kitchener, part of Waterloo Region, is my hometown. Even when I lived in other cities, I was always happy to return. In this blog post, I’d love to introduce you to beautiful hiking trails and historic sites you can visit in and around Kitchener. West Montrose Covered Bridge Perhaps the most photographed
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Does All-Wheel Drive Improve a Vehicle’s Safety?
by Lori Straus While you’re researching your next car purchase, whether new or used, you’ll often come across these three acronyms: 2WD, 4WD, AWD. You’ll likely understand right away that 2WD refers to 2-wheel drive vehicles, where all power is transferred to either the front (FWD) or rear (RWD) wheels. But what’s the difference between
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Tow Vehicles That Are Great Daily Drivers
by Lori Straus Pickup trucks aren’t always the best choice for daily driving. It can be difficult to comfortably seat all your family in them, even if they have a second row. In addition, the lack of a bona fide trunk can make retrieving your bags difficult. We’ve collected lists of top vehicles with tow
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Fuel Efficient Full Size Pickups
If you want proof of how much the full-size pickup truck market has changed recently, look no further than what’s under the hoods of some of the most popular models. We’d argue the changes began in 2011, when Ford introduced the F-150’s first EcoBoost turbocharged V6. Ram was next with the segment’s first light-duty diesel,
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High-Tech Towing Aids
Hauling anything behind your vehicle is not a task to be taken lightly, whether your plan is to tow a camper, a boat or a simple utility trailer. After the financial outlay (which is significant if you’re buying a boat or RV), you have to then get the hang of driving your new rig. However,
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7 Tips to Help Keep the Roads Sane
by Lori Straus As Ontario sees a glimmer of light as the rules of lockdown are relaxed a little, you’ll start seeing more cars—and possibly more bikes and pedestrians—on the roads. That can lead to an increase in accidents, which can take away valuable healthcare resources from the pandemic. Here are seven tips to help
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What Is a Ceramic Coating for My Vehicle and Should I Get My Car Coated?
By Lori Straus Ceramic coatings are applied to your vehicle’s exterior to provide an extra layer of protection against the elements and damage. However, a lot of misconceptions abound about what a ceramic coating can and can’t do. We’ll break it down for you here. What Is a Ceramic Coating? A ceramic coating is a
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Used Fuel Efficient Hybrid Sedans
by Chris Chase Mid-size family sedans and hybrid cars are among the fastest-fading segments in the auto industry. Sales of the former have fallen off in favour of crossovers and SUVs, while the latter represents yesterday’s technology as electric cars move into the mainstream. Honda and Toyota produced the industry’s first hybrids – the Insight
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