Auto shop owners in the age of electric vehicles (EVs): What is the way forward?
The unexpected onset of Covid-19, and all of the changes it has forced onto our lives and society, has been a jarring example of how quickly things can change. Practically overnight, many people lost their livelihoods and plenty of businesses were unable to keep their head above the water due to the drastic nature of lockdowns and the consequential societal shift to a predominantly online environment. Though humanity doesn’t usually undergo overhauls of the systems it has in place that quickly, every once in a while we are reminded that our ways are fragile and subject to change. In an … [Read more...]
10 Auto Repair Definitions You Want to Know (Infographic) (updated)
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. The importance of knowing auto repair definitions Familiarizing yourself with these auto shop definitions will work to both your and your mechanic’s benefit. It puts you … [Read more...]
13 Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques
Driving in a fuel-efficient manner is good not only for your car and other traffic participants, but also for your wallet and the environment. Yes, the Carbon Tax also gets the latter two points across, but every individual must be willing to go through with the change in order for it to be successful. In that sense, adjusting our driving habits can go a long way. With modern cars, you are already driving more fuel-efficiently as they cave certain features and capabilities previously unavailable and nature-friendly. However, that in itself is not enough. Here is how to save fuel when … [Read more...]
5 Best All-Season Tires You Can Drive With in the Winter (updated)
Winter is here! Regardless of whether or not you enjoy the snowy delights of the white season, you must prepare for it by getting the best all-season tires in snow conditions. Get winter tires, have the battery tested, check the fluids, keep the windshield clear, inspect all car lights, add a coat of wax, build an emergency kit and you are all set for winter! If you dread spending too much time meddling with your car, just remember that taking care of all of these little things will lessen the influence cold weather has on your car during the winter months. Moreover, it will also help you … [Read more...]
How to Remove Bird Poop from Your Car’s Surface (updated)
Want to find out how to remove bird poop from car paint or exteriors? If you are the kind of person who hates dirt on their cars, especially that coming from animals – in this case, furry and chirping little flyers – this is the article for you. However funny it may sound, bird poop is a serious thing, not only because it makes your car look ugly even though you’ve just washed your car, but also because it can damage your car paint. Read on to find out exactly why and how. Bird poop contains acids and other chemical substances that eat away at the surface of your car. Since it’s quite … [Read more...]
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4 Best Apps for car maintenance (updated)
It’s safe to assume that every driver nowadays has a smartphone, right? But how many of you are actually using your phone to enhance your driving experience and take care of your car? If you are slacking in this department, we are here to help you. We give you the 4 best car advice apps! Car maintenance apps every car owner should try They say there is an app for literally everything, and a casual browse or quik search through the more popular app stores would seem to indicate that this is true. Even car maintenance, an admittedly complex subject, and one that many people feel … [Read more...]
10 Reasons People Still Drive 20-Year-Old Cars (Infographic)
In case you are still driving a car from 20 years ago, you know what the benefits are. However, for those of you who don’t get the appeal of not only owning, but also actively using an oldsuch a car, here are the 10 reasons people who do usually give about why they are not ready to say goodbye to their automotive pets. Take a look at our new infographic showing the top reasons why people drive old cars! Reasons to keep driving old cars Our relationships with our cars are quite complicated. They are not just functional items; they are objects of sentimentality and even love. We get attached … [Read more...]
Top 5 cheapest all-electric cars in Canada
