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Exhaust Smoke Part 1: Blue

This is Pat 1 of a 3-part blog series about exhaust pipe smoke. Here's what blue exhaust smoke tells you about your engine, and why you should pay attention.

The Details on Super Bright Headlights

Thinking of upgrading your headlights? Here’s what you need to know about how-bright-is-too-bright, and what the law has to say about headlights.

Is it OK to Buy Generic Tires?

Tire selection can be one of the most mind-boggling parts of car ownership. Are OE tires worth it, or is it okay to go with a different set of rubber?

My Car Won’t Shift Past Second Gear

Is your automatic car stuck in first and second gear? Here is what might be going on, and how we can fix the issue. Never hesitate to get in touch.

What Does TPMS Do?

TPMS is an under-rated feature of modern vehicles. A properly functioning TPMS system will keep you safe and save you money. Here's how it works.

Winter Tires in BC

October is under way, so it's time for BC residents to outfit their vehicles with winter tires. Here is a quick guide to the different categories of winter tires.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 3/3)

In Parts 1 & 2 of this series, we discussed various reasons why your tires might be creating lots of noise. Now, in the 3rd and final part, we present the solutions.

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.

When Should I Use the Parking Brake?

In this client Q&A we settle a civil disagreement about the use of the parking break in automatic transmission vehicles. It is nice to see things settled, once and for all.

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.