You may think not using your car for a while is a great way to cut down your gas budget. In exchange, though, your car’s battery may be suffering. When left alone for an extended period, the battery in your car can lose charge. The next time you need it, your battery may not be
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Seasonal car maintenance
What Should You Purchase for Your Car: A Booster Pack or Booster Cables?
In Canada, keeping booster cables stored in your car has always been the norm. But jumper cables are not the only option for protection against dead batteries. With booster packs taking over the market, which option is the best if your vehicle’s battery dies and leaves you stranded? Advantages of Booster Packs Booster packs, or
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Should You Be Getting a HEPA Filter for Your Car?
With the continuing threat of COVID-19 and the ongoing battle against pollution, the quality of indoor air has become more important to many. Air purifiers and HEPA filters are in high demand for spaces where people spend large periods of time. So, how concerned should you be about the auto interior filtration system of your
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Useful Tools to Keep Handy
Whether you’re a DIY expert or first-time car owner, it’s always a good idea to keep some automotive essentials on hand for any situation. Prepared, you may find it easier to navigate an emergency on the road or complete that last-minute oil change without having to make a trip to the service station. Tools for
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Vehicle
Just like that, another year is over. To help get you geared up for next year, here are some New Year’s resolution ideas for you and your vehicle. Keep It Clean Cleaning your car on both the outside and inside is key to keeping it in top shape. Get your car a deep clean this
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Christmas Markets Worth a Road Trip
The holidays are just around the corner and you know what that means: It’s time for Christmas markets! Beautiful light displays, exciting performances, handmade gifts, mouth-watering treats, and much more await you at the market of your choosing. Here are a few road-trip worthy markets in Ontario you can visit this season. The Distillery Winter
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What’s the Difference between All-Weather and All-Season Tires?
Choosing the right tires is an essential part of operating a vehicle. But what kind of tires do you need? Deciding whether to use all-weather, all-season, or winter tires? The answer depends on where you live, the conditions you typically drive in, and your budget. In this post, we will discuss the attributes of all-weather,
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What to Consider When Buying Tires
by Lori Straus Tires have come a long way from the wooden wheels used on wagons in centuries past. And aren’t we grateful for that? But not all tires are created equal. In this blog post, we’ll quickly drive you through (pardon the pun) what you need to consider when buying your next set of
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Why Spring Is a Good Time to Change Your Air Filter
by Lori Straus Although winter is nice for allergy sufferers—no pollens to contend with—it does come with a negative for everyone: as the temperatures outside drop, a car’s engine produces more particulates, which could affect your cabin air after the season. In this blog post, we’ll explain what that means and why spring is a
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Overloading a Vehicle
by Lori Straus When shopping for a car, you may be tempted to focus only on obvious features like all-wheel drive vs front-wheel drive, a vehicle’s look, and if there’s space for all your family inside. But also make sure you’re evaluating the payload capacity of the vehicle. That means check that the car can
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