If you are living in Hamilton area, install winter tires sooner rather than later. 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 in Hamilton, 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 … [Read more...]
What’s a Rebuilt Title and Other Answers You Need (updated)
Are you wondering what’s a rebuilt title? If you’ve ever bought a used car in Hamilton or Cambridge Ontario, or you’re thinking about doing that and have started looking and gathering info, you may have heard that some cars come with a rebuilt title. The term might be self-explanatory, but it never hurts to know more, so keep reading to find all about what a rebuilt title is. A Rebuilt Title Explained A rebuilt title refers to a vehicle that had a salvage title and has then been restored to roadworthy condition. Salvage titles are issued for cars that have been damaged in a crash, … [Read more...]
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What Maintenance Does an Electric Car Need? (updated)
What 'electric car maintenance' in Hamilton Ontario?! One of the main benefits of owning an electric vehicle (EV), besides caring for the environment by not using gasoline, and emitting fumes into the atmosphere, is that it requires less of your time and money to ensure it runs smoothly. The initial cost of purchasing such a vehicle is still quite high, but it pays off in the long run. EVs have fewer moving parts than Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, meaning they have fewer components that need regular checkups and repairs. Note: Our auto service shop in Hamilton Ontario … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Car Is Hydroplaning in the Rain (updated)
Do you know what to do when hydroplaning in the rain when you drive in Hamilton Ontario? Rainy (fall) weather in Hamilton can be a particularly difficult time for drivers, especially if they are less experienced in driving in this kind of conditions (or in general). Nearly half of all traffic accidents – 46% – happen because of wet driving conditions. The main problem is not the ponds that are created in the streets whenever it rains, whether it’s a downpour or a sprinkle, but the fact that any kind of damp film between the tires and the road surface can cause the vehicle to “float” or … [Read more...]
Wheel Rims: What They Are and Why They Matter (updated)
Steve goes to a car lot in Hamilton to browse and find himself a new car. He walks among all the vehicles on display, considering their horsepower, fuel economy, size and whatnot. But one car catches his attention not because it ticks all the boxes on his list of what he is looking for in a car but because it has the most beautiful wheel rims he has ever seen. Long, clean lines, sturdy constitution, black coat of paint… And it complements the car’s overall appearance – he is simply smitten! But what is the deal with wheel rims? What are rims, and why are they so important in a car? Stick with … [Read more...]
What to Do When Skidding on Ice (updated)
Driving in the winter in Hamilton Ontario can be highly dangerous, especially if you are not a seasoned or even a skilled driver. To avoid collisions with other vehicles or random trees, you must take the necessary precautionary measures. First, you must know how cold weather affects your car and prepare it for harsh winter driving conditions. And second, you need to know how to drive safely in the winter to avoid skidding on ice. The danger of your car skidding on ice is greatest when the ice takes you by surprise. Since not all vehicles respond the same way to icy, slippery roads, learn … [Read more...]
Why Buy from an OMVIC-Certified Dealer? (updated)
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council licenses and regulates motor vehicle dealers in Ontario and administers the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) on behalf of the Minister of Consumer Services. Their goal is to maintain a fair, safe and informed marketplace by ensuring the registration of dealers and salespeople, inspecting dealerships, maintaining a complaint line for consumers, conducting investigations and enforcing the Act and its associated rules and regulations. Registration with OMVIC is mandatory for Ontario’s motor vehicle dealers and salespersons in Hamilton and the rest of the … [Read more...]
7 Dashboard Lights You Don’t Want to Ignore (updated)
How awesome would it be if we humans had warning dashboard lights that would glow when something is wrong with our bodies? If blood pressure too high or too low – the BP light turns on. Aha! It’s clear what I need. I’ll immediately take medicine to adjust the pressure and go visit a doctor as soon as possible. Although there are no lights, our bodies have their ways of showing some symptoms. But it’s not always easy to interpret them. Even a common headache can have hundreds of reasons that only doctors are able to determine. That’s why you should appreciate the fact that your car has … [Read more...]
Niki Lauda: Born to Drive (updated)
After famously cheating death in an 800-degree fireball in 1976, Niki Lauda passed away peacefully in his sleep in a hospital in Zurich, surrounded by family members in 2019. But who was the man who defied death and the odds to become one of the most legendary racing drivers of all time? Who was racing car driver Niki Lauda? Lauda’s death left the world without a man who gave so much to the sport of motor racing, who revolutionized it and brought joy to the fans. His bravery, his level-headedness, perseverance and ingenuity will be his legacy. Beginnings Andreas Nikolaus Lauda was … [Read more...]
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