Matte finished rides are popping up all over the marketplace, in rides from affordable to exotic. Using a unique clearcoat treatment that dries hazy and rough, not smooth and lustrous, the effect is distinctive: a sheen, non-reflective paint surface that uses its unique texture for a stand-out styling touch. Read more →
Considering a used hybrid? Consider these 3 hybrid pre-purchase checks mandatory. They’ll help ensure you’re buying a top-notch second-hand hybrid car, and could prevent headaches down the line. Read more →
Is your ride up to date on its maintenance? After all, it’s hot as heck, and your mechanic is preparing for another August spent working on countless broken air conditioner components and overheating engines. After all, the added heat of summer travel means additional strain on vital components during towing, hauling and long family trips. Read more →
It’s getting harder and harder to remember the last time I drove a new car with an engine that didn’t use Direct Injection (DI) technology. Read more →
Vehicle Maintenance: it’s the original fuel-saver, and it’s been around since the first days of motoring. Read more →
Last year, I wrote an interesting piece for www.trader.ca, highlighting some common used car seller stereotypes you should probably avoid when shopping for a new-to-you ride. Read more →
It’s springtime, and that means you’ve got stuff to do. Things to plant. A lawn to bring back to life. Projects to tackle ahead of a season of summer relaxation. Providing your trusty family ride with some well-deserved TLC and a good shine-up after a long and hard winter is important too, and you know it. Read more →
Safety First! Springtime is beautiful and promising—but it can be one of the most dangerous seasons for motorists, thanks to fluctuating weather and temperatures, awakening wildlife, unpredictable road conditions, and more. Thankfully, the majority of springtime driving hazards can be defended against by ensuring maximum performance of your ride in 3 key areas: traction, visibility and braking. Read more →