Choosing the right automobile can be a daunting task especially if you are settling for a preowned vehicle. Getting it wrong could cost you months of misery spent at repair shops and unforeseen breakdowns on the roads. However, purchasing a used vehicle can be a great way to be mobile without breaking the bank. If you take into consideration these important points, you are sure to achieve low cost and high quality when purchasing a vehicle

The leader in mobile mechanic services, is now offering customers the option to pay for parts, tires, and services in monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly instalments.

Toronto, Ontario: Today, GoTo Loans, the leading provider of zero credit automotive repair installment financing, announces its partnership with GoWrench Inc, the leading mobile automotive maintenance service provider in Ontario, to enhance the company's flexible payment offering. By choosing GoTo Loans payment plans, GoWrench customers can now finance tires and rims, as well as auto repairs, and maintenance services in equal payments between six and 48 months, up to $10,000.

“Since we began in 2015, we’ve continually improved the customer-mechanic experience by providing the most convenient mobile mechanic services across Ontario, for both fleets and consumers” said Joshua Lombardo-Bottema, CEO and founder of GoWrench. “We’re excited to be able to now extend that convenience all the way to the checkout, and are pleased that our customers will now have payment flexibility”. 

Toronto-based GoTo Loans is partnered with over 1,000 automotive aftermarket companies across Ontario, enabling them to offer instant financing through installment and payment deferral plans without ever doing a credit check. Companies who partner with GoTo Loans see an increase in customer loyalty, higher customer return frequency, and average order values which are significantly higher than those by customers using alternative payment methods.

“We are proud to partner with GoWrench Auto to offer their customers an even better automotive experience” said Nahum Kaplan, CEO of GoTo Loans. “Customers value having a selection of payment options to choose from, especially in our current environment. Our equal payment financing plans eliminate the stress once associated with making a large purchase as customers are able to easily fit payments into their weekly, or monthly budgets.   We are thrilled to welcome GoWrench Auto to our growing list of automotive partners, and to bring an exciting new partner to our fast-growing customer base”. 

GoWrench Auto offers “Pay in 10”, 10 month equal payment zero interest financing and “Take up to 4 Years to Pay”, six to 48 month custom installment plans to all customers whose vehicles qualify for a loan.  Applications are simple and fast online.

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About GoTo Loans

GoTo Loans Inc. is a leading aftermarket automotive lender founded in 2018 by father and son Nahum and Eric Kaplan. GoTo Loans’ focus is to provide an alternative solution to credit card financing though a simple, and dignified lending approval process to service aftermarket automotive consumers across Ontario. Unlike other credit solutions, GoTo Loans does not require a credit check, and is fully technology based so that customers are able to activate a customized payment plan from their mobile phone within minutes.

About GoWrench Auto

GoWrench Auto is a mobile automotive maintenance service founded in 2015 by Josh Lombardo-Bottema. GoWrench connects fully-vetted, certified mechanics and tire technicians to customers and fleets who are seeking quick, trustworthy and convenient automotive services right at their doorstep.

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We get it. Managing the operations of a business is no easy feat. You're responsible for efficiently and effectively producing your products and services along with managing: people; assets - like equipment, tools, machinery and fleet vehicles; using technology to stay efficient; and ultimately you are responsible for the end customer's happiness through your efforts... and yet problems come up. Having run a few of my own businesses I'm here to help operations managers like you with our Operations Manager's Quick Handbook to keep (or get) your operations running smoothly!

Fleet costs have been steadily increasing over the past few years according to Element Fleet Management's Annual TOC release. 

1. They're more flexible in colder temperatures

The rubber that is used to make winter tires is a softer compound - one that is better able to mold itself into the road, creating the maximum amount of grip in temperatures below -7C. 

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You know, all-season tires is really an inaccurate name - in Canada anyway. They just don't preform well enough to be considered safe on the roads once the winter hits. The stopping distance of a car equipped with winter tires can be 30-40% shorter than with all-seasons - which could mean the difference between life and death for you or your family. 

What do you think about when you consider winterizing your vehicle? Putting on your winter tires? Getting a brand new brand of -40C windshield washer fluid? New brakes? 

What about your oil? Did you know that the cold weather affects the viscosity of your oil, meaning for many people, they have to change their oil more often during the colder months. 

As parents, we all want our children to be both safe and warm. However, in practice, our desire to keep our kids warm is actually making them less safe. 

Did you know that GoWrench CEO and Founder Joshua Lombardo-Bottema grew up in Ottawa? It was way past due for him to bring his award-winning auto repair service back home. This year, GoWrench was able to expand to provide full-time mechanic services in Ottawa - wherever their customers might be. 

Drivers convicted of distracted driving under the new penalties will be punished with a licence suspension, a sizable fine and demerit points. The severity of the punishment increases with the number of subsequent offences committed - so you'd better learn the first time. 

Buying winter tires for your vehicle is a major investment - but in this country, a necessary one. 

So as you stand there, in front of a wall of rubber, reading seemingly random numbers and statistics on little tags - how do you know how to choose the right ones? 

First, it is important to know that winter tires can be split into three major groups: Performance, Studless Ice/Snow, and Studded Winter tires. Please be sure to check any provincial or territorial legislation - as well as city bylaws - before purchasing studded winter tires - they are often forbidden in large urban centers as they may damage the roads. 

1. Performance Tires
Performance tires are for city slickers - specifically cities that don't experience a large amount of snowfall. They work best for motorists who drive on wet or dry pavement about the same amount of KMs as they drive on ice or snow. While they are one-step above all-season tires (or three season as we like to say) they do sacrifice traction to provide better handling on dry roads.

It's fall! The most wonderful time of the year! Pumpkin Spice fills the air, mashed potatoes make their triumphant comeback - and you can go door to door demanding candy and no one thinks twice! ...Ok maybe only do that last one on Halloween. 

Spring cleaning is a thing - now let's make fall maintenance a thing! You should put in a few minutes this month to make sure that your car is ready for the brutal weather that is just around the corner. 

Check these five things to head into winter with confidence. 

Photos such as this, found using the hashtag #ottstorm on Twitter show the aftermath of two tornadoes touching down in Ottawa/Gatineau and surrounding areas Friday September 21, 2018. 

Use these tips to get insight on what may be wrong with your vehicle before it becomes a bigger problem leading to costly repairs.

Brake fluid, power steering fluid, radiator fluid, oil, transmission fluid, air-conditioning coolant, windshield wiper fluid, gas… okay maybe not gas but overall, most of these fluids go unnoticed in your vehicle. Of course people have a gauge that is constantly checked for gasoline, but how often do you check the other fluids in your vehicle?

Stop googling “mechanic shop near me” and start googling for the mechanic that comes to you, GoWrench Auto! GoWrench is the service attempting to make that dreaded search obsolete. We want the average driver to think of GoWrench long before they think of where their nearest mechanic is because frankly, brick-and-mortar mechanic shops cannot keep up with the pace of the modern world. Their typical response is "bring it in" and then they get around to it whenever it is convenient for them, not you.

A lot of people drive their vehicles home only to notice that their front tire is flat or they have been leaking oil or brake fluid all day. A lot of these same people naively try to drive their vehicles to the auto shop the next morning. This is not only bad for your vehicle, but it’s potentially life-threatening.

Driving in rainy weather can be extremely dangerous, not simply due to your own driving, but also the driving of others. These conditions can be notoriously bad due to lack of functioning brakes, and little to no visibility. There are several ways, however, that an individual can drive safer and more cautiously during bad weather:

Where do you find out what kind of oil your vehicle needs? The dipstick? The internet? The owner's manual?