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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While winter in Canada often comes with many perks like skiing or snowboarding, those perks, unfortunately, don’t extend to improving your car’s performance. In fact, even just a drop to around -7℃ will reduce your car’s fuel economy by 12%. However, there are a few things you can do to mitigate this, improve your winter…
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Like most work, having the right tools for the right job when it comes to working on your car can make all the difference. And no, the dollar store tire pressure you use to twice a year doesn’t count. What does count are tools that can help you with all the core aspects of owning…
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Cars are incredibly complex machines, but that doesn’t stop some people from making their own modifications to them. While some modifications are not only useful but can even improve your car’s performance, there are many that make your car perform worse or even make it more dangerous to drive. Choosing a different tire size can…
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Driving is often a major component of many people’s lives, so it makes sense to take care of the vehicle that gets you from A to B. One aspect of that is choosing the right tires. But how do you find the best tires for your car? Below we break down how to understand each…
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While many, many classic cars are great, they are, well, classic and that comes with a lot of baggage. Don’t get us wrong, we love old cars, but driving around on a scorching hot summer day in the Okanagan in a car without air conditioning usually means sticking to leather seats like a combination of…
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“How do I find the best tires for my car?” It’s a common question we hear and the answer depends on several factors. Sure, you could just go online and buy the ones that are marked “summer” or “winter” tires on any tire retailer, but you can also underwear online without checking to see if…
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Although not all tires have tire treads (like those used in F1 races), most do and are the reason why we’re not all sliding over the road like we’re all wearing greased-up socks on hardwood floors. In fact, there are actually several types of tire treads that help maintain as much grip as possible. We…
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Mechanics are great when you have vehicle issues that you just can’t fix on your own, but you’d be surprised as to how many regular maintenance tasks you can do yourself. These range from learning how to put air in car tires to swapping out air filters. Many of which are as simple and easy…
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