How much should I budget for car maintenance? (updated)
Car maintenance can be a costly part of owning a vehicle, but it can be planned for. Learn how to budget for car maintenance with CRS Automotive Hamilton. Follow our guide to help you set up an annual budget for car maintenance. Three crucial aspects to consider in your car maintenance budget Each car is different, so your car maintenance budget will vary based on the different driving conditions, use, and care of your vehicle. When planning your annual budget, remember to include these aspects to estimate car maintenance costs: Care: If you take good care of your vehicle, … [Read more...]
Bumper-to-Bumper: Dangerous Driving (updated)
Many things get annoying while driving and increase stress, like taking phone calls while driving, speeding in a school area, taking a turn without giving the signal, but one of the most annoying things is when you are in the middle of bumper-to-bumper traffic. Read more about the dangers of bumper-to-bumper driving below and how to protect yourself (and your car). What is bumper-to-bumper driving? Bumper-to-bumper traffic occurs when vehicles are packed tightly close to each other on a road. Bumper-to-bumper happens when vehicles have no choice, or voluntary choose to drive, so close to … [Read more...]
The Secret to Cutting Vehicle Maintenance Costs
As most people know, having a car is expensive. Even if you own a relatively cheap car, there are multiple costs associated with this asset: annual blue-book value taxes, car insurance, the cost of regular servicing, the cost of replacement parts, the rising price of gas, and we are not even going to mention the cost associated with an unfortunate accident or breakdown. However, even in light of all this information, most people find themselves obligated to own a car. In North America, unless located within a major city, most people do not have access to public transportation that allows … [Read more...]
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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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