Car Hacks
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Aftermarket or OEM parts?
When it comes to finding replacement parts after an accident, making a modification to the vehicle, or because the car is no longer in production, it always becomes a bit tricky to decide whether to get aftermarket or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts. But not worry, we have the answer! Aftermarket Parts Any part that is not sourced from the car’s original maker is considered to be an aftermarket part. If it is a direct replacement part, it will not void your car’s warranty, which is really good to know if you recently made the purchase and got into an accident. There are a lot of companies that make parts…
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How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter
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How to Make the Most Out of Your Test Drive
So it’s time for a new car, and I’m glad you listened to the advice I gave in one of my previous posts to wait till August to get one! One of the most exciting parts of buying a new car, is probably by far the ability to test drive any model you want. You can finally experience that ‘wind-in-your-hair’ feeling even if it’s just for a matter of minutes. Some of your long harbored dreams will finally be coming true and who knows, maybe the experience is going to be one that you will not be happy with in the end (not to burst any bubbles) but isn’t it…
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What Type of Gas is Right for Your Car?
Now I feel is the best time to post a blog about this subject, simply because of the outrageous prices people are paying all over the world for gas. Just to give some quick insight into it, people are being told to brace for prices to hit $2.34/liter at the pumps in Vancouver, according to a recent news article. This blog post is probably one of the most important posts that you will read on this site. A lot of people have the problem of not knowing which grade of gas to use for their vehicle, even though in the User’s Manual a specific grade is mentioned. This week’s blog…
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How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter
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Get Your Car Ready For Summer
Spring is making it’s final rounds and now is the best time (over any) to get your car ready for Summer. This week’s blog post is filled with the different ways to get your car ready (or those Summer cars ready) for the seasons arrival. Summer is one of the seasons where the most extreme end of the temperature scale is expected some days and for this reason, it is important to make sure that all the components of the car that can help with this, are functioning properly. Switch from snow tires to all-season or summer tires (also known as performance tires) It is important to remember that although…
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10 Best Automotive Technologies of 2022
Technology has evolved in many ways and although some people will try to avoid using it or interacting with it, it’s everywhere we are – basically. When it comes to the automotive industry nowadays, technology has become something that is actually preferred for cars, for the many different ways it is used. Drivers are relying on these features every time they start their car, and sometimes it really can be the only thing that saves your life in dangerous circumstances. Ranging from safety and security measures to communication and connectivity features, technology is becoming the more popular addition to cars. 1. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems This category focuses on everything…
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