Tips & Advice: Protect your car

The release of the latest ranking of the most stolen vehicles in Canada is yet another opportunity to talk about theft prevention. According to Équité Association, which compiled the list and specializes in insurance crime and fraud prevention, the best solution is what they call a layered approach that consists …

Honda , Toyota , Hyundai , Tesla and Mazda are examples of car companies with well-documented paint problems. Some of them have been hit with class action lawsuits as a result. Nissan is another one generating a number of complaints. Earlier this spring, The Car Guide learned that some 2020 …

Did you change your car’s tires recently? Kudos of you did, because they’re essential for your safety on the road. Now, what should you do with your old tires? Of course, if you think they are not too worn and can be used for one more season, you can try …

The pandemic and remote work have changed many people’s driving habits. If that’s your case and you think things will remain that way for a while, you probably enjoy not spending so much time in traffic and money on gas, but have you thought about your car’s health? Wear is …

Used vehicles have inevitably lost their nice new car smell over time, which is normal. But in certain cases, this delightful scent was replaced by a particularly bad odour. For a potential buyer, sitting behind the wheel of a stinky car or truck can be a deterring experience. It’s not …

When an accident happens and body repairs are needed, many car owners don’t know where to turn. Certified Collision Care is the Canadian branch of Assured Performance, which is the largest network of certified body shops in the world, with over 550 locations across the country implementing repair programs for …

Fall is the season when you’re most likely to see wild animals on the side of the road. Unfortunately, this has grim consequences sometimes. According to the Ministère des Transports du Québec, over 7,500 accidents involving large animals (deer, moose, caribou, black bears, etc.) happen each year in our province.

Imagine this: you come out of your house to get into your car and suddenly realise that you’ve left your windows open (might be your roof if it’s a convertible) when you parked it the night before. It’s been raining all night; the seats are soaking wet and there are …

No matter what your reasons for getting rid of your vehicle are, you’ll probably want to get the best value out of it and make sure the transaction happens quickly. Time is money, after all! Trading it in with a dealer is an easy solution, but the price you’ll be …

Are you thinking about getting rid of your gas car or pickup and transitioning towards electrical power? If so, you should read our article titled Things to Know Before Buying a Used Electric Car , it will help you make a better decision. With summer in full swing, many people …