While winter brings with it many fun activities, it also brings more challenging driving conditions that are essential to prepare for to stay safe. These can be as simple as purchasing winter wiper blades, or buying used winter tires. Below, we break down some of the most important and practical tips for staying safe while…
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With continual snowfall and the holidays on the horizon for the season, you might be looking at your car and wondering what financial cuts you can make. One part you shouldn’t cut back on is getting winter tires. The difference between summer and winter tires is not insignificant. Below we break down the answers to…
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Cars are complex machines, especially nowadays with the amount of onboard tech, but it’s incredibly important to stay on top of regular maintenance. When you’re travelling at high speeds you want to be able to depend on your vehicle to keep you safe, and not worry about what might go wrong. That’s why you should…
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Even during winters where snow and ice aren’t as common, all-weather or summer tires are actually still dangerous to drive on. This is because of the type of rubber used in the making of those tires doesn’t offer nearly as much grip when the temperature drops and they turn hard. What’s too cold for summer…
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If you’ve ever had to ask someone out you're attracted to, performed the Macarena, or baked chocolate chip cookies you know that timing is everything. That also extends to your car as well—particularly your engine. Just like how you need to stay with the rhythm of a dance a car's engine needs to stay in…
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If your brand new (or even only moderately used) tires are wearing out at an unusually rapid rate, something has likely changed with your vehicle (and not for the better). If you’re wondering specifically “Why did my tires wear down so quickly?” there are some common suspects that you should check or get professionally inspected.…
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You might not be able to rock your favourite pair of short shorts just yet, but what you should think about is getting your car ready for the spring/summer season. You may already be looking up spring car maintenance tips and if so, you’re in the right place. Below are just a few tips and…
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Whether you like classic cars, modern vehicles, or spectacular motorbikes, this year’s Kelowna Car and Bike Show is sure to be an event you'll enjoy! One of the major sponsors of the event, OK Tire Rutland, will also be there in-person to be a part of the return of this favourite local event. So, what…
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Cars, like people, need a lot of liquids to run smoothly, one of the most important ones for vehicles being oil. Unlike people, cars have to completely drain and replace their oil somewhat frequently (naturally, that wouldn’t be a great idea to do as a human with our bodily fluids). However, it’s not always clear…
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