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Do You Need a Body Shop?

The line between a touch-up paint job and a full-blown body shop can seem mysterious. Here are some rules of thumb to help you decide.

Are Small Cars Unsafe?

These days it seems like cars just get bigger and bigger. Many people choose big vehicles because they believe they are safer; is that true?

5 Tips to Save on Gas

With gas prices on Vancouver Island hovering around $2/L, every tip to save at the pump is a valuable commodity. Click here for our 5 best tips.

When Should You Buy a Car?

When it's time to buy a new (or new-to-you) vehicle, timing is everything. Here is a follow-up to last week's post where we tell you when to buy.

When Should You Not Buy a Car?

It turns out that the used car market has predictable fluctuations throughout the year. In this article, we've identified the worst times to buy.

Are Your Tires Out of Balance?

If your tires are seriously out of balance, your car will not operate safely or efficiently. Here are the three major signs of imbalance, and what you should do.

Road-Trip Ready (With Mechanic)

The sun is out and it's road trip season. The most important part of getting ready for a road trip is making sure your vehicle is road-worthy.

Road-Trip Ready (No Mechanic Needed)

It's no secret that BC-ers love road trips. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your next trip and have a great time traveling our magnificent Province.

How Do Run-Flats Work?

Run-flat tires are getting very popular, especially in the summer. That said, they aren't for everybody. Here's what you need to know about run-flats

Go Green With Auto Maintenance

Keeping your vehicle operating efficiently and keeping it on the road for as long as possible is actually one of the greenest things you can do.

What is “Blowing a Gasket”?

You've undoubtedly heard the phrase "blowing a gasket", but what does it actually mean? This article is a good primer on the world of gaskets; check it out!

Is Your Car Giving False Alarms?

Is your car alarm going-off for no apparent reason? Here is a list of things to check that can help you trouble-shoot a rogue car alarm.