There are plenty of times that having a bigger vehicle can come in handy. When you need to take the whole family somewhere, when the kids have sports gear they need to take to the game or when there are large or lots of items on your shopping list. Many people hesitate to buy a larger vehicle. They worry that it will lead to increased expense at the pumps and will be trickier to drive and park. With the Chevrolet Orlando, you can have the best … [Read more...]
Between shopping and trips to the arena with all that equipment, many would love to drive a vehicle that is not only incredibly fuel efficient, but also has room for everything in their lives. Toyota has listened to the needs of their customers and has created the Prius V, which offers the fuel efficiency of a hybrid with the space of an SUV. The Prius V was built with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive, which allows it to operate in three … [Read more...]
Our previous blogs are concerned with protecting your car’s exterior from the outside: polishing, waxing and filling in small chips and scratches will protect the paint and help protect against surface rust. The real battle, however, the one you don’t see, is what’s happening underneath your car, especially in our northern climates: snow and ice along with road salt will find its way into every crevice and cranny, lodging itself between … [Read more...]
If your vehicle has been making sounds like a throaty, annoying heavy duty truck, causing people to turn their heads in your direction as you drive by, chances are, your vehicle is likely a candidate for a new exhaust system or the very least, a muffler. Unless you are throwing caution to the wind, this is not a case of going big or going home. The engineers of your car knew what they were doing when they designed and built it. Many owners … [Read more...]
Can you think of two sometimes three items on your car that are an absolute necessity? When was the last time you even thought of replacing them? That’s right – your vehicle’s windshield wipers! The importance of a car’s wiper blades cannot be overemphasized. Those blades keep your windshield clean and streak free so your visibility is not compromised in any way; even a small streak in your immediate line of sight can cut down on … [Read more...]
On any long road trip with children in the back, what’s the phrase that is heard the most in the front seat? “Are we there yet?” A close second would probably be “Dad…Julie’s looking at me…” The engineers at Cadillac obviously have families. The refreshed 2013 Cadillac SRX luxury SUV will offer an entertainment package featuring a Blu-Ray DVD player that extends Cadillac’s signature CUE system for connectivity to the rear … [Read more...]
There are many advantages to leasing a vehicle instead of buying. Payments tend to be lower, which can allow you to drive a nicer car for the same amount of money. Leases are also typically for two to four years, so the vehicle will likely be under warranty the entire time you have it - limiting the amount of money you will have to pay for repairs and maintenance. There's also the advantage of always having a new or almost new vehicle, as you are … [Read more...]
With the cost of fuel staying north of $1 a litre for regular unleaded, people are looking for ways to increase the number of kilometres they get out of every tank. There are some things that you can do to improve your fuel economy and many are inexpensive or free. First, make sure that your tires are properly inflated. Under-inflated or over-inflated tires can significant impact your fuel economy. Check your tire pressure on a regular … [Read more...]
Were you aware that with proper care and maintenance, an average car should reach over 250,000 kilometres or more? But chances are the car's original battery will not be in place when the odometer turns over. Why is that? Car batteries have definite shelf lives and no amount of maintenance or care can reverse the effects of chemicals on metal. At some point in every car's lifetime, the battery, the one component that above all ensures that the … [Read more...]
This fall Chevrolet quietly introduced a midsize sedan that has some real get-up-and-go – some Chevrolet spirit. We’re referring to the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Throughout Chevrolet’s illustrious history, there have been family cars that were stylish, affordable and dependable – and had a little something extra. In the case of the 2013Malibu, that something extra is an all-new 2.0L turbocharged engine. The new Malibu turbo can move … [Read more...]
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