Once you've purchased a brand new vehicle, the best thing you can do is take good care of it. That means doing more than the bare minimum! In addition to filling it up with gas, taking it through the car wash and getting regular oil changes, there are several ways to keep your vehicle looking and feeling new. One way to protect you and your vehicle is to opt for the extended warranty. Extended warranties are available on new cars and … [Read more...]
So you decided that in the better interests of road safety for you and your family that you will make winter tires a part of your new annual automotive regimen. A smart move. But in many ways, that is only half of the overall equation. Do you have your all-season radials removed from your fancy alloy rims and re-shoe them with winter rubber? Yes, of course you can. But if you are like many people these days and are considering keeping … [Read more...]
Winter is just around the corner and that means that cold temperatures, snow, slush and ice will soon be an everyday reality. It's important to make sure that your vehicle is ready to handle the onslaught of nasty weather conditions that winter is about to throw your way. Tires are probably the most important component of your vehicle in the winter, as they are the only part that is touching the road. You may know and refer to them as snow … [Read more...]
Ever been sitting at a red light and you have time to glance over at the other cars around you? Notice how some vehicles appear to have darker rims on their front wheels? This discolouration is caused by a build up of brake dust. If you keep up with the accumulation of brake dust with a regular car wash, that should be sufficient. If you allow the dust to build up, then you will have to resort to stronger cleaning agents. Now you are aware … [Read more...]
Most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about their tires - unless of course, one goes flat. People worry more about their engines and stereos, but your tires are the only part of your vehicle that are in contact with the road. The difference between good and bad tires can be stopping on time or not stopping at all! When shopping for tires, all of the letters and numbers can appear to be some kind of code that you don't have the crack … [Read more...]
Every year we are urged by our mechanics, dealerships and media to make the switch to winter tires in the dwindling weeks of the fall season in preparation of severe winter weather. Some of us listen while others chose to do otherwise. Part of the reason for this is the fact that many don’t understand the benefit of swapping all-season tires for dedicated winters. There are two main reasons for switching to winter rubber: temperature and … [Read more...]
Metroland Media/Carguide Magazine - Always use the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure. The right tire pressure by wheel position for your vehicle is listed on the vehicle placard often located on the inside post of one of the doors, or inside the glove compartment, trunk or fuel door. Never use the tire pressure imprinted on the tire sidewall. That number refers to the maximum inflation pressure a tire can … [Read more...]
Metroland Media/Carguide Magazine - Is proper tire inflation a smart move? You bet it is! Under-inflated tires not only threaten the safety of you and your family, they can cost you a bundle in unnecessary fuel bills and are a significant contributor to global warming. Fast Facts Canadians can fight global warming simply by measuring their tire pressures each month. Under-inflated tires cause Canadians to waste an estimated 643 million litres of … [Read more...]
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