Driving Smarter-Unnecessary Distractions

“I was on the phone.” “I only looked away for a second.” One has to wonder how many accident reports included one of these sentences. Many crashes are caused by actions as seemingly harmless as tuning the radio. Driver Distractions certainly contribute to traffic accidents. And yet they are completely avoidable. The Car Care Council… Continue reading Driving Smarter-Unnecessary Distractions

Choosing a Car Battery

A Do-It-Yourself Guide on How to Choose Your Car’s Battery A do-it-yourself battery replacement is a real money-saver but you also have to be responsible with the proper disposal of your old battery. The car battery is the power underneath the hood of your car. It provides electricity needed for door locks, sliding windows, lights,… Continue reading Choosing a Car Battery

Suggested Maintenance Intervals

The following are suggested vehicle maintenance intervals to ensure that your vehicle performs at it’s best. It is always a good practice to consult your owners manual and follow the manufacturers guidelines. 5,000 Km – Check the following… brake fluid level brakes tire pressure and wear wheel lug nuts engine oil level automatic transmission/transaxle fluid… Continue reading Suggested Maintenance Intervals

Chap-Stik Instead of SilGlyde

If your doing a gasket replacement that is made of rubber and have no silicone based lubricant to put on it so not to tear it when installing it, use ChapStik. It has the same consistency of SilGlyde and works just about the same. I used it on my own car on the weekend and… Continue reading Chap-Stik Instead of SilGlyde

Common Auto Repair Mistakes Made By Mechanics

When something goes wrong with your car, you take it to a mechanic to have the problem fixed. Whether he works at a local repair garage or dealership, you trust that he’ll have the experience and skill needed to resolve the issue. Sometimes, mistakes are made. Parts are installed poorly, wrong fluids are used, and… Continue reading Common Auto Repair Mistakes Made By Mechanics

Choosing Your Next Forklift Truck or Fleet

If buying forklift trucks were as simple as comparing truck features, performance statistics, and prices, then you might be able to buy them over the Internet. But it’s not that simple. Lift trucks are complex, application-specific products and you need to choose carefully to meet your business and warehouse needs. The right lift truck can… Continue reading Choosing Your Next Forklift Truck or Fleet

Expert Tips To Keep Your Car Shining This Spring

With gloomy weather and poor driving conditions in the rear view mirror, now is the perfect time to give your vehicle a thorough spring cleaning. To help maintain that new car shine through spring and summer, Meguiar’s, the century-old leader in vehicle appearance care, presents the top five car care tips for keeping your vehicle… Continue reading Expert Tips To Keep Your Car Shining This Spring

15 Tips to Prolong the Life of Your New Or Used Subaru

1. Buy gas at reputable service stations Find out if the gas you buy is filtered at the pump and if the station has a policy about changing the pump filters regularly. If you get a song and dance, find another gas station. Some stations don’t have pump filters, making you more vulnerable to dirty… Continue reading 15 Tips to Prolong the Life of Your New Or Used Subaru

Luster and Shine on Chrome Rims

For anyone who has a nice set of chrome rims and want them to sparkle and shine like when you first bought them, here’s what you do. I know some people will be hesitant on it, but it works. If you can get it, dilute a small amount of battery acid from a car battery… Continue reading Luster and Shine on Chrome Rims

Top Ten Car Tips

From the ‘nobody ever told me to do that’ file we have compiled a list of things you should make sure you know about your car. You should know… 1. The make, model, colour, year and registration plate number, in case your car goes missing, is stolen or you just can’t find it in the… Continue reading Top Ten Car Tips