Tips & Advice: Protect your car

If you have ever traveled to Europe in wintertime, you probably noticed that many motorists on that side of the pond put chains on their tires to drive on snowy or slippery roads. In fact, most drivers in Europe’s alpine regions, where there’s heavy snowfall, swear by them. Here in …

Having your car break down is no picnic even at the best of times, but in winter, the consequences can sometimes be dire. That’s why it’s important to take precautions so as not to be caught unprepared in the event of a mechanical problem. If you want to put together …

The salt spread on roads in winter isn’t just hard on the environment and your car’s body—it also leaves an indelible mark on floor mats not protected by winter liners. Many people don’t see the point in spending their hard-earned money on a mat that you put over another mat, …

When selling you a car, many dealerships offer to cover its front end with paint protection film. Why the front end? Because the debris and insects that constantly pummel it at high speed can cause a lot of damage to the clear paint that coats your car. In other words, …

When you think of automobile accessories you can’t live without in winter, the snowbrush instantly comes to mind. This faithful sidekick helps clear off cars that are all too often found blanketed in snow. However, there are a lot of other items you should have in your car—like a warm …

A remote starter is one of those accessories that you don’t think is useful until you own a vehicle equipped with one. Once you’ve gotten a taste for getting into a warm vehicle on winter mornings, it’s hard to live without. In a lot of new vehicles, you can choose …

Although not as popular as they once were, especially since not all city cars need them, engine block heaters are still on the market. But how do they work and, more importantly, do you need one? Firstly, it’s important to understand how a block heater works. It’s a heating element—a …

Beware of snowbrushes, as they could actually ruin your car’s paint job! I bet this has some of you saying, “What? Now we have to fear a harmless object that millions of Canadians use every winter to clean off their cars?” As surprising as that may seem, conventional snowbrushes become …

Whether you’re using a truck, pickup, trailer or rooftop carrier, you’ve got to be really careful when transporting large objects. We’ve all seen people taking big risks and overestimating their vehicle’s capacity, especially on moving day. This is compounded when their decisions don’t take into account road or weather conditions.

You decide to rent an RV for your next summer vacation. You can save on hotel costs, you won’t have to unpack every evening and you can even cook your favourite delicacies on board. For many people, an RV means freedom. Some planning is required, however, beginning with the budget.