Are you one of those drivers who is thinking about getting winter tires for your vehicle or are you waiting for the weather warning to make the change from summer or all-season tires to winter ones?If you like to be prepared for the harsh Canadian winter rather than just wake up one morning to fluffy whiteness outside your window, you have probably already done this. But if you are just the opposite and are waiting to replace whichever type of tires you have for winter ones until the very last minute, stick with us to learn when is the best time to do so and why. It’s good practice … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather?
You know that feeling when it’s nice and cold outside, it’s only just started snowing and you can’t wait to get out and enjoy the winter wonderland? What’s the first thing you do? You bundle up, right?Well, your car doesn’t have the same luxury, so while you are shielded from the cold by a warm jacket, gloves, scarf, hat, boots and whatever else is left in your closet at this point, your car is on its own when it comes to fighting the freezing cold.But, don’t despair!While you cannot exactly wrap up your vehicle, you CAN do a few things to prepare your car for winter … [Read more...]
7 Ways Cold Weather Affects Your Car
It’s that time of the year when the weather is changing and the temperatures are dropping. If not during the day, then at least during nighttime. Regardless of where you keep your car, in the garage or on the street, you need to be aware of the negative effects it can suffer from cold weather. 1) CorrosionAs you know from your science classes, metal doesn’t like low temperatures as they cause it to shrink – and that’s never good in a vehicle. Aside from that, the metal body of your car can be damaged by the salt road crews use to melt the snow on the streets. The more you drive … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Buying a Used Luxury Vehicle
You’ve set your mind on buying a luxury vehicle, but you’re not ready to fork over too much money for it? There is a solution to your problem and a great one at that!Buy a USED luxury vehicle!Now wait, don’t dismiss the idea just yet. A luxury car is a top of the line vehicle in all areas – performance, safety, technology, and comfort – which is why such a piece of drivable art comes with a 5-figure (at least!) price tag. Moreover, a used luxury car doesn’t lose its value over time as quickly as you might expect from your everyday drive. Have in mind that the buyers of high-end … [Read more...]
