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MechanicalThese Repair Shops Have the Highest Satisfaction Rate in 2021
The shift in driving and vehicle ownership habits resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the automotive service industry in Canada. Reduced workforce also continues to be a problem. Consequently, the total size of the 4-to-12-year-old automotive service market plunged to $6.6 billion in 2021 from …
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MechanicalStudy: The Best Repair Shops for Your Car
This year is quite different from every other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is having a significant impact on the auto industry and consumers alike. But get this: while the average cost per visit for maintenance and repair is on the rise, so is satisfaction both at dealerships and …
MechanicalMineral or Synthetic Engine Oil: Make the Right Choice
Beyond fuel, engine oil is the single most important fluid in a vehicle. It needs to be a quality product that you change according to the service intervals recommended by the manufacturer in order for the engine to deliver optimum performance and last longer. During your last visit at the …
Mechanical15 Ways to Save on Gas
Summer is the perfect season to go on a road trip and explore the country. With gas prices approximately 15 percent higher than they were at the same time last year, CAA is reminding drivers that there are plenty of ways to save on gas. Here are 15 of them…
MechanicalMercedes-AMG Project One: An F1 for the road
Never before have we come so close to driving a street-legal Formula 1 car on Canadian roads. The mad geniuses at AMG, the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz, are working behind closed doors on a new hypercar codenamed “Project One.” From what we can gather, this will be a real F1 …
MechanicalUsed Vehicles: are Clunkers Really a Good Deal?
We’ve all heard the story about the neighbour’s cousin’s brother-in-law who bought an ancient car for $500 that was rusted all over and reeked of oil and fumes—and drove it for almost two years without a problem. Unfortunately, not all clunker stories have a happy ending. People with a very …
MechanicalAnti-Lock Brakes: Are They Any Good in Winter?
If your vehicle is even remotely recent, it probably has an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Professional drivers have differing opinions on ABSs, to the point that very few sports cars feature these systems. And yet, they play an essential role in our everyday driving. So how exactly do they work?
Mechanical2016 Toyota Avalon: Simple and Engineered for Quietness
Oh, the Toyota Avalon! What is there to say about this car, other than it’s supremely comfortable and almost devoid of personality? That said, comfort is a pretty big deciding factor for a lot of folks shopping for a car. And comfort goes hand and hand with a quiet ride.
MechanicalFull Inspection: The Massive 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Looking to attract a younger and more dynamic group of buyers, Cadillac is breathing new life into its lineup. The traditional brand has updated the exterior of its vehicles and equipped them with the latest technologies. We recently inspected Cadillac’s most recent vehicle, the 2015 Escalade ESV, and the exercise …
MechanicalThe mini Micra goes to the Garage for its Entrance Exam
Nissan has resuscitated its little Micra this year and The Car Guide wanted to learn more about this blast from the past. To keep the starting price under $10,000, Nissan undoubtedly had to make some compromises, so we enlisted the help of the mechanics at Garage Nicolas Demers to examine …
MechanicalUp Close and Personal with the 2014 Jaguar F-Type
If there’s one car out there that really turns heads these days, it’s undoubtedly the Jaguar F-Type. A worthy successor to the equally superb E-Type unveiled in 1961, the F-Type comes in coupe and roadster versions. Jaguar entrusted us with the roadster for the purposes of this article. There are …
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