In case you didn’t know this, you are what you drive. Let’s be honest, when you see a Hummer or a VW Westfalia van, for example, you tend to immediately speculate who’s at the wheel, even if subconsciously. Cars make a strong statement about who you are; people gravitate towards things that represent what they …
Get Your Car Back to School Ready!
Once the kids go back to school, the amount of time you spend in your car ususally goes up – in carpool lines, to and from extracirricular activities, running household errands and getting to appointments. As you prepare the kids for back to school, consider this car-care checklist so that your car is prepared as …
Taking Care of Your Vehicle 10 Tips to Make It Last Longer
It’s in your power (or your mechanics!) to prolong the life of your vehicle and maintain its value. Change the Air Filter If your air filter is clogged your engine is not performing properly. This can hurt your fuel economy and harm the engine over the long term. A filter should be replaced before it …
Change It Up: The Importance of Getting Routine Oil Changes
Every car needs an oil change. In fact, it’s recommended that drivers have this service completed approximately every 6,000 kilometers, or as outlined in the owner’s manual. There’s no doubt that frequent oil changes prevent expensive restore costs and keep vehicles in good working order while prolonging their life – without this service they can …
The Benefits of Eco-Friendly Car Washes
Many people are unaware of the possible adverse environmental impact of washing their cars at home as opposed to commercial car wash facilities. When washing your car on your driveway, water runs off your car and goes directly into storm drains- and eventually into our rivers, creaks, wetlands and oceans. Even though environmentally friendly do-it-yourself …
Tips for Halloween Car Safety
Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year for children, but it can also be dangerous due to the increased number of pedestrians and cars on the road. According to a study by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, children are four times as likely to get hit by a car …
The Importance of Winter Tires
Tire tread, the only place on your car that makes contact with the road and determines how well your vehicle drives, steers and stops is arguably one of the most critical components of your car. Now that winter is approaching it’s time to take a closer look at your tires so that you can rest …
Keep Your Cool: The Importance of Coolant in the Summer
Summer has arrived, and with it, warmer temperatures. Although we may be overheating it’s important that our cars aren’t. This is where antifreeze comes in. Antifreeze is most commonly known for its ability to keep your car’s coolant from freezing in the winter; however, it could just as easily be called “Anti-boil.” The same chemical …
Keeping Your Kids Safe in the Car
A sad but true fact: every year more than 2,500 kids between the ages of 1 and 4 are killed or injured in car collisions in Canada. Many of these can be avoided with proper use of car seats and seat belts. With summer around the corner and highways packed with families setting out on …
Roadtrip Season is Just Around the Corner!
It’s almost that time of year again. Time to pack the car and take off and leave (most of) your worries behind- it’s roadtrippin’ time! YOU may be feeling completely ready for an adventure, but it’s likely your car isn’t. Nothing stalls a family vacation or get-away with friends faster than car troubles. Whether your …