Spring Cleaning: Vehicle Edition
Winter is hard on your vehicle. Salt and slush attack its good looks, but these corrosive elements can also damage your vehicle’s paint, wheels, and even its suspension components. Your home benefits from a spring cleaning, and so does your vehicle.
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Is April Too Early for Summer Tires?
There is a simple rule of thumb to take into consideration that helps you decide when you can safely change back to summer tires. Read all about it right here.
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Get Rid of Motor Oil Stains
There are many different things you can do to get rid of oil stains from these various surfaces. Below we outline some ideas to safely remove oil staines from concrete, carpet, and clothing; Three of the main places you find unwanted oil on a regular basis.
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What is Wheel Re-Torquing?
After a tire change or wheel rotation, it is common for the technician to recommend a "re-torquing". Here's what that is, and why it's a good idea.
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Are Super-Bright Headlights Illegal?
Have you ever been blinded by an oncoming vehicle and questioned the legality of super-bright headlights? If so, this article is for you.
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Never Get Stuck Again
If you got stuck this winter and want to make sure it never happens again, or plan on doing some off-roading this summer, the best defence you have against getting stuck is to always be prepared. That means keeping a certain amount of gear in your car, truck, or 4x4 that will help in these situations.
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Is Your Old Car Rattling?
It’s hard to think of something more annoying than the unidentified rattle inside your vehicle. Here we walk you through the steps of how to identify the culprit and how to shut it up for good.
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Winter Hack: Natural Windshield Defroster
Winter is here, and unfortunately the hot cocoa and snow days are often accompanied by cold cars with frozen windows. No one wants to begin their day by chipping away the ice that’s formed on their windshields, so here are a few tips on how to outsmart Jack Frost.
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How To: Winterizing Your Car
Here is a quick checklist of things you should do to get ready for winter driving. Some of them only take a few minutes and many can be done for you if you are just too busy to take care of them yourself.
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Types of Wiper Blades
A vital part in cockpit visibility is your wiper blades. Click here to read about the different types, what they are good for, how to pick the right blades, and how to replace them.
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Winter Battery Tests
Winter is nearly here, and cold weather means reduced battery power and increased drain. Here is how we test it, and also how we fix it.
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Why You Blew a Gasket
A blown head gasket in your engine is when the gasket that seals the cylinder head of the engine to the engine block breaks. For the DIY mechanic, you can make this repair yourself, but first you’ll need to know the root cause. Easier said than done, because there are a number of causes for a blown head gasket.
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Removing Oil Spills from your Driveway
Ever see a rainbow coloured stain on your driveway when you pull your car away? This is oil, and it needs to be cleaned up before it contaminates the water supply. Here is how to do it in a timely fashion.
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Essential Gadgets for Your Auto Toolkit
If you’re a DIY car owner, you probably already have a couple of basic tools. This guide outlines 11 essential fix-it items you should have to assist in an emergency or tackle minor repairs on your own. Some of these are no brainers, and some you wouldn’t think of before it is too late!
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Why Won’t My Key Turn?
This is an interesting question, and very common as well. Your vehicle is built so that the steering wheel cannot turn without the key in the ignition. This increases safety and protects you from theft.
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Light Flicker Explained
Headlight flicker can happen from time to time for a variety of reasons and it can leave the owner frustrated and confused. Here are three causes, and three solutions to get you sorted out.
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