“Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel” Do you remember those stories from your grandfather, heralding that driving use to be such an easy going affair? Boasting that seat-belt laws are for the birds and that speed limits slow you down. Lol! We won’t get into the other illegal practices that … Read more
Regular Vehicle Maintenance Saves Money Step one: Don’t crash your car. Step two: Make sure you don’t let your vehicle’s parts crash on you. As expensive as an accident can be, regular maintenance can be just as important in terms of saving money on vehicle expenses. Avoid the dreaded check engine light at all costs. … Read more
Protecting your investment makes good sense The safety blanket of a manufacturer’s warranty can feel good coming out of the dealership. Your ride is fresh, and it’s going to stay that way for the (typically) three years covered by the initial vehicle warranty that comes with purchasing the car. The trouble is that it’s only … Read more
Rust-Proofing Your Car is a Good Thing In the wild, rust is a natural predator. Its prey? Your car. And there’s nothing worse than leaving your car unsuspectingly grazing in your driveway or frolicking in the open road as rust sneaks up over time. As the great Neil Young says – Rust Never Sleeps. The … Read more
Stop Spending Money on Maintaining Your Old Vehicle and Get a Newer One The clearest question when considering replacing a vehicle concerns the price of improvements versus the price of a newer ride. Obviously, if the old vehicle has damages that will cost more than its Canadian Black Book value to fix, the choice is … Read more