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After a winter of snow, ice, and rain, it’s important not to forget to add your vehicle to your spring-cleaning list. What should you be sure to include in your car’s spring tune-up? Here’s a handy checklist: Spring Maintenance To keep your car working its best, you should consider the below maintenance every time seasons…

Rotating your vehicle’s tires is one of the simplest ways to keep your four-wheeled pride and joy in peak condition. Tires are vital to every aspect of daily driving and tire rotation keeps them wearing evenly so they last longer. Let’s take a look at what tire rotation involves, why it’s important, how much it…

360-Degree Cameras Help You Park Like a Pro Parking can be challenging – squeezing a large vehicle into a small spot is a test every driver knows well. One technology developed in the past 20 years has significantly increased the confidence of drivers everywhere, especially drivers of large vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks: the…

A car accident creates stress in many ways. First of all, at the scene of the crash, even though you’re likely to be shaken and disoriented, you’ll need to gather your wits and follow specific steps to protect your personal safety and financial interests. After the accident, you’ll need to work out details concerning repairs…

What Does ADAS Mean? ADAS stands for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems. ADAS features use technology to make driving safer and easier. Examples of ADAS features include safety systems such as automatic emergency braking, and convenience features such as adaptive cruise control. ADAS Basics In many cases, accidents happen due to human error; for one reason or…

How to Decide What’s Best for Your Car If you’ve ever gotten your car repaired, you’ve probably wondered: What’s the difference between aftermarket parts, sold by third parties, and original manufacturer (also known as OEM) parts? When your car needs repairs, you can take it to a dealer or to an independent auto repair shop.…

Distracted driving facts: Texting and driving is a major safety issue, but distracted driving is about more than just your phone. Here are some distracted driving statistics: Distracted drivers are three times more likely to be in a crash than attentive drivers (Alberta Transportation, 2011) and driver inattentiveness contributes to 80% of collisions (National Highway…

As Canadians, we’re familiar with all the wonders and challenges of winter. Slippery roads can send you sliding, but they’re not the only hazards out there. There are many elements of winter that can damage your car. Proper winter maintenance provides short-term benefits in that it stops you from dealing with damage or repair expenses,…

How much do you know about car tires? You know it’s important to have them, but do you know if you should switch them out when the seasons change? Do you know the difference between the main types of tires? How about your pressure – do you know how that impacts the way your car…

Tire inspections are important for used car shoppers, but they’re also important for drivers that want to be sure their vehicles are safe for the open road. Tires are an important (and expensive) part of your car, and no one wants to be surprised by having to replace their tires just a few months after…