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Can You Drive With Mismatched Tires?

If you get a puncture in a tire, is it okay to replace it with a new one and drive a mismatched set? What are the concerns with running a mixed set?

Everything You Need to Know About Windshield Wipers

October is in the rearview mirror, and the precipitation is only going to get worse. Be it rain, snow, slush, or frost, make sure your wipers are winter-ready.

Tire Tread Noise

When people talk about car noise, they often focus on the engine. But, as it turns out, our tires can be responsible for more volume than most people think.

How to Winterize Your Car

As you've probably guessed from last week's weather, winter is on the horizon. Here is what you need to know about getting your car ready for winter weather.

When To Use “Low” in an Auto

Are you towing anything this summer? If so, you might want to take a look at this article! Here is when you should manually shift your auto-trans vehicle.

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.

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.