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Early Trade-Ins Cost More Than Maintaining Older Vehicles
The U.S. Consumer Reports magazine says consumers who trade in vehicles early to avoid repair costs are actually spending more... Read Full Article
Ford Explorer Spare Tire Hazard The spare tire of my Ford Explorer truck is normally threaded with a wire rope and winched up into place beneath the back of the truck. It works well and is easier to use than the traditional bolt/plate. However, last summer, I drove over a railroad track (with a big bump) and the tire flew off... Read Full Article.
Child Safety
By law, drivers are responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 years of age are secured properly. It is mandatory for anyone transporting children to make sure they are properly secured in a child car seat or booster seat. This applies to all caregivers, from babysitters to grandparents. Failing to do so may result in a $90 fine, plus two demerit points and a victim surcharge...Read Full Article
Spring Maintenance
After battling months of snow and icy roads, your car is undoubtedly in desperate need of some serious tender-loving care. Follow this spring checklist to ensure that your car is tuned up and spring-ready...Read Full Article
Early Trade-ins Cost More than Maintaining Older Vehicle - AIA Canada Report 2007 The U.S. Consumer Reports magazine says consumers who trade in vehicles early to avoid repair costs are actually spending more. With proper care, many of today’s cars can last 200,000 miles or more, and owners seeking to limit repair costs by trading in their vehicle every three to five years may lose out on thousands of savings, says Consumer Reports October 2007 issue...Read Full Article.
Alarming Generation Gap Identified When it Comes to Vehicle Maintenance
Does ’On The Road Again’ Mean ’On The Phone Again’?
A cell phone, like so many other things in a vehicle can be a life saver...or a dangerous distraction. Here are some points to consider...Read Full Article
Cooling Systems
Your vehicle’s cooling system is responsible for controlling the heat generated by burning fuel. It is the primary way in which your engine rids itself of potentially damaging heat, that when not properly removed, can lead to diminished vehicle performance and eventually mechanical breakdown...Read Full Article
October 15, 2007 – Ottawa, Ontario – What happens when kids grow out of the backseat and into the driver’s seat? Who’s looking after their vehicles? Results from consumer research recently conducted by the NPD Group on behalf of Car Care Canada clearly shows today’s youth are neglecting their vehicles. This poses a safety threat to themselves, as well as others on the road...Read Full Article.
Ladies, Start Your Engines!
I always thought that some of the least feminine things to do in life were to change a tire, check the oil or talk shop with a technician. Under the hood wasn’t in my worry zone...Read Full Article
How to Choose The Right Fuel Treatments For Your Car
Choosing the right fuel treatments might be the difference between your car mechanism’s receiving bad deposits or not as well as it could reduce the engine’s wear or increase it in case it was wrongly chosen...Read Full Article
How To Jump start a Dead Battery
Here are few tips and instructions on jump starting a dead battery. First things first, though. You need to inspect the dead battery. If you see any damage such as leaks or cracks. DO NOT go any further...Read Full Article.
How to Change a Tire
It always happens at the worst times! You need to know how to change a tire even if you have an auto club membership. Depending on where you get a flat, there may not be a phone nearby to call a tow truck. Let’s take is step by step...Read Full Article
How To Jump start a Dead Battery
"Suspension," when discussing cars, refers to the use of front and rear springs to suspend a vehicle’s "sprung" weight. The springs used on today’s cars and trucks are constructed in a variety of types, shapes, sizes, rates, and capacities...Read Full Article
Women Auto Know
Twenty years ago jobbers would hire swimsuit models as drivers, and send them out to deliver parts. A lot has changed since then. Today women are respected in this industry for their professionalism and technical expertise...Read Full Article.
It’s Time for the 21st Century Tune-up
Times are changing...cars are changing. One of the biggest changes in today’s automotive industry is the perception of a "tune-up." Ask 10 vehicle owners their definition of a tune-up and chances are there’ll be 10 different answers...Read Full Article
Your Windshield IQ - What You Don’t Know Could Be Dangerous
In the modern automobile and truck, the windshield is part of the vehicle’s safety restraint system (SRS), that also includes air bags and seat belts. If any of these safety components are damaged or are inoperable for any reason, the effectiveness of the entire SRS could be compromised...Read Full Article
It’s All in The Timing
The timing belt: what it is, what it does, why it should be replaced as recommended and what could happen if it should fail...Read Full Article |
