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Excessive Tire Noise (Part 1/3)

Tire noise is an issue that most people don't think about until it becomes a problem. Here are the factors that influence tire noise, so you can keep your ride comfortable.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 2/3)

Following up on last week's article about tire noise, this article focuses on the less common reasons why your tires may be making more noise than you are used to.

Car Alarms Part 3: Why Your Key Triggers Your Alarm

Every now and then, someone gets in touch with us because their key seems to be triggering their car's alarm system. Your key is supposed to disable the alarm, so what exactly is going on here?

Car Alarms Part 2: Disengaging an Alarm

This week is a follow-up to last week's article about why you might be getting false alarms. Here's how to disengage an annoying alarm that is going off at inconvenient times.

Why Do Car Seats Have Expiration Dates?

Car seats aren’t perishable food items that go "off" after a certain length of time, but there are serious reasons why car seats have expiration dates. We outline it all right here.

Vehicle History Reports

When you are buying a used car there are two steps to take before sealing the deal. Number 1 is to look into the vehicle history reports, and number 2 is have a pre-purchase inspection.

Most Common Car Repairs

Ever wonder what the most common car repairs are and how much they cost? This survey found some interesting results, and how to prevent unnecessary repairs.

Stay Safe After Winter Weather Accident

When involved in an accident, there are steps you should take to maintain of everyone involved. In the winter, there are a few extra factors to keep in mind. Read on to stay safe.

When is Collision Coverage Worth It?

Damage from a collision could range from a few minor dings or scratches all the way up to irreparably crumpled body panels. Collision coverage will help you get the damage repaired or even replaced if necessary.

Avoid Serious Damage, Repair Rock Chips!

Many people put off getting small chips and cracks repaired, thinking that it doesn’t matter if they get the damage repaired today, next week, or next month. However, even for the smallest chips, it is important to get the damage repaired as soon as possible.

Round-Up: Exhaust Smoke Colour Guide

This month we wrote up the three main culprits of smoke clouds. If you are having exhaust issues, just find your smoke colour below and click through to read why it is happening and how to fix it.

Car Buying: Choosing a Dealer

A good vehicle dealer can create either a satisfying experience or a painful process that ends with you walking out the door, no keys in hand. Most customers can bear to spend at most two hours at a dealership before they call it a day, so read the following tips on how to select a dealership that you’ll not only tolerate long enough to buy a vehicle from, but want to build a relationship with.