The automotive industry is male-oriented, there is no denying it. They are the one that design, produce, repair, race the vehicles we all drive. So, are women not welcome? Why there aren’t more women who drive the industry forward and have the final say about the product both men and women use daily? Well, this might surprise you, but throughout history, as well as right now, there have been women who have had a monumental impact on what we now call the automobile. They have successfully marketed the product, designed parts we couldn’t imagine a car without today, raced it and are currently … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
7 Car Maintenance Tips Every Woman Driver Should Know
Even though the history of a car can be traced back to the second half of the 17th century, the automotive industry is largely focused on the male population, even to this day. When a car is designed, produced and marketed, it is still thought of the male needs it is supposed to satisfy – speed and attractive looks as opposed to safety and durability. Don’t get us wrong, it’s no big surprise. It is men, after all, who get wildly excited about the powerful rumble of the engine and the way the car just flies down the highway when it’s let loose. However, this also means that car maintenance is … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Car Maintenance
A busy lifestyle can make you completely lose track of regular car maintenance. When you can’t even remember the last time you took care of your own needs, those of your vehicle seems like the least important thing in the world. Yet, if it let you down in your time of need, you would get mad at the car, not yourself, right? Well, that’s why they say it’s better to be safe than sorry. We have prepared 5 arguments in favor of regular car maintenance that you should take into consideration. 1) Safety comes first Even though roads in Canada seem to be safer every year, a large number … [Read more...]
10 Auto Repair Definitions You Want to Know (Infographic)
Your car has broken down and there is nothing you can do about it aside from taking it to the doctor’s office. Pardon, into your trusted repair shop. Yet, how confident are you that you will be able to understand the jibber jabber coming out of your mechanic’s mouth? Well, have no fear, we are here for you. Having in mind the 10 most common car problems, these are some of the auto repair definitions you need to know. Let us be your trusted mechanic and leave your car in our care! Come to our repair shops in Hamilton and Stoney Creek … [Read more...]
