In case you didn’t know this, you are what you drive. Let’s be honest, when you see a Hummer or a VW Westfalia van, for example, you tend to immediately speculate who’s at the wheel, even if subconsciously. Cars make a strong statement about who you are; people gravitate towards things that represent what they […]

Once the kids go back to school, the amount of time you spend in your car ususally goes up – in carpool lines, to and from extracirricular activities, running household errands and getting to appointments. As you prepare the kids for back to school, consider this car-care checklist so that your car is prepared as […]

It’s in your power (or your mechanics!) to prolong the life of your vehicle and maintain its value. Change the Air Filter If your air filter is clogged your engine is not performing properly. This can hurt your fuel economy and harm the engine over the long term. A filter should be replaced before it […]

Every car needs an oil change. In fact, it’s recommended that drivers have this service completed approximately every 6,000 kilometers, or as outlined in the owner’s manual. There’s no doubt that frequent oil changes prevent expensive restore costs and keep vehicles in good working order while prolonging their life – without this service they can […]

Many people are unaware of the possible adverse environmental impact of washing their cars at home as opposed to commercial car wash facilities. When washing your car on your driveway, water runs off your car and goes directly into storm drains- and eventually into our rivers, creaks, wetlands and oceans. Even though environmentally friendly do-it-yourself […]

Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year for children, but it can also be dangerous due to the increased number of pedestrians and cars on the road. According to a study by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, children are four times as likely to get hit by a car […]