Chances are, at some point in your life you’ll encounter a dead battery, either with your car or with the vehicle of a friend or family member. The next time you come across a battery that just won’t start, here’s a guide you can follow to safely boost a car using jumper cables. …
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Your car is always there for you, through every bump, hill and winding road so why not show it some appreciation this Valentine’s Day! It’s been a harsh and snowy winter and your car is feeling it as much as you are, so show it some love this holiday. Here are some tips to help…
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January 29, 2021 ‐ Calgary‐ All Makes Collision Centre has been officially Certified by Certified Collision Care, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. In achieving their Certification, All Makes Collision Centre is now an integral…
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As you purchasing a new vehicle there are many options to decide on. One of those options, and the most exciting, is color! Do you want a bright color that stands out in the parking lot? Or are you more interested in a color that is more subtle and blends in? Either way, we…
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In a city where roads are arguably at their most dangerous in the winter, it is understandable that accidents would be more common. Canadian insurance companies report a 49% rise in vehicle collision related claims in December and January. Most of these consist of a driver hitting another car or getting hit themselves (each…
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Winter is in full swing in Calgary! Driving on the ice and snow may not be a joy, but we’ve got a few tips to get you through winter safely. 1. Clear your vehicle of ice and snow – all of it Put that snow brush to work! Makes sure all the snow and ice…
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Many Alberta drivers will soon be paying more to insure their vehicles and in some cases an awful lot more. In August, the Alberta government announced it would not be renewing the four-year old rate cap on auto insurance premiums and now the insurance companies are playing catch up. Aviva Canada, one of the country’s…
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The benefits of winter tires are well documented. On snow covered and icy roads, winter tires are proven to provide better traction and better handling compared to all season tires. All the major manufacturers offer a wide range of winter tire from which to chose from but what about studded tires. Are they a good…
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Most of us like to keep our vehicle clean and shiny, but few take the time or effort to wax their vehicle after its been washed. So this begs the question, is it worth all that elbow grease to wax your ride? Well in a word, YES! A coat of wax will prevent fading, discoloring,…
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Recently I paid almost $600 to have the windshield replaced on my 2017 Lincoln SUV. It got me wondering if it’s worth the expense to buy a glass coverage insurance policy. Some reports say that Alberta in general, and Calgary in particular is the windshield replacement capital of Canada because of all the gravel laid…
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