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Five Tips For Storing Your Car During Winter

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

The cold season is fast approaching, and that’s a very tough time for a car, especially if you want it to stay new for as long as possible. Or maybe you just spoiled yourself by purchasing a beautiful classic car? In either case, if you are considering storing your car …November 23, 2015

Empty Or Fully Loaded: A Truck’s Fuel Consumption Can Vary Tremendously

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

Average fuel consumption rates published by automakers and established by Natural Resources Canada procedures are obviously calculated when vehicles are empty. But the extra weight of whatever you’ve got in your truck, pickup or trailer will naturally cause your vehicle’s fuel consumption to increase. The harder your vehicle’s engine works, …November 5, 2015

The Box Is The Key

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

The main reason for buying a pickup truck is usually the box: the thing that enables you to transport such varied loads as building materials, an ATV, plants and anything else that won’t fit in a more conventional vehicle. It’s vital, therefore, to choose the right box size, since most …November 2, 2015

Truck Or Utility Van?

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

Choosing a utility vehicle for your company means weighing a number of factors. Once you have a clear idea of your needs, and you know your budget, it’s merely a question of focusing on the most logical choice for maximum efficiency at minimum cost. Vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter , …October 26, 2015

Do You Need A Pickup Truck?

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

To the displeasure of the greenies, sales of pickups are strong, and even increasing in some areas. For a certain kind of person, being seen around town driving a pickup is mandatory. In addition, the trend is very much towards crew cabs with luxury interiors and a long list of …October 23, 2015

Does Your Medical Condition Put You At Risk When Driving?

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

There’s no question that driving is one of the most convenient means of getting around. Many of us would have a hard time maintaining our independence if we couldn’t drive anymore. Drugs and alcohol are two things that hinder our ability to drive safely, but what happens when we experience …October 14, 2015

Are Speed Limits Too High Or Too Low?

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

Elected officials are pushing to reduce speed limits in many major cities. The average limit in Canadian urban centres is 50 km/h, but speeds are increasingly being restricted to 40 km/h in certain areas. Many drivers are against the changes, arguing that cars are now more solid, reliable and safer …October 5, 2015

Drowsy Driving As Dangerous As Drunk Driving

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Over the years, we’ve seen one campaign against drinking and driving after another try to raise public awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence. Numerous organizations, such as Operation Red Nose, work to convince drivers to turn over their keys if they’ve had a few drinks. More recently, …September 28, 2015

Seat Belts: Still Your Best Ally

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

Isn’t it surprising that a safety device developed more than 60 years ago continues to save lives? The good old seat belt made its automotive debut in 1949 and has remained an essential safety precaution ever since. According to recent studies conducted by the SAAQ, Quebec’s automotive insurance agency, 96% …September 18, 2015

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