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
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7 things to look out for when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle
Topics: Maintenance Operations Car Purchase
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The Rising Costs of Fleet Maintenance (and hidden ways to save!)
Fleet costs have been steadily increasing over the past few years according to Element Fleet Management's Annual TOC release.
Topics: Insider Maintenance Oil Change
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5 Things You Should Know About Winter Tires
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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Winter Driving Checklist
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Topics: Safety Driving Inclement Weather
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The Science Behind Winter Tires
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.
Topics: Inclement Weather
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Do I need to change my oil more often in winter?
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.
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Winter Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix.
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.
Topics: Safety
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Award-winning mobile mechanics now in Ottawa
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.
