Storing your vehicle for winter isn’t just for luxury car owners… Maybe you drive a winter beater to keep your newer car in pristine condition or interested in saving on insurance since you’re working from home more and barely driving. Perhaps you’re not confident driving in icy conditions and want to reduce the risk of an accident – […]
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What separates studded winter tires from regular snow-rated tires? How do they work, are there any disadvantages to tires fitted with studs, and are they even legal on public roads across Canada? Here’s an in-depth look and explanation. First, winter conditions warrant the right set of tires Canadians are no strangers to snow. According
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The days are shorter, the air is crisp, and your car feels like a refrigerator when you turn it on in the morning. Welcome to another winter in Canada. Now before you hit the road in that warmed-up vehicle, you need to think about road safety during this longest of seasons. Winter tires are
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BEING A BETTER SUPERVISOR Posted on Sep 5, 2019. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Supporting a new driver is an important role and can be asked of parents, guardians, family friends, or extended family members. For many of us, this means stepping into a different position than the one we’re used to; mentoring and guiding
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SHARING THE ROAD WITH BUSES Posted on Sep 26, 2019. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Now that school is back in session, bus ridership has increased and you’re more likely to encounter buses on your daily drive. We share the roadway with a number of different buses including city buses, accordion buses, cable buses, HandyDART
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Sa Calobra Road in Mallorca is The Snake Road By dangerousroads Located on the island of Mallorca, in Spain, Sa Calobra Road is one of the most scenic drives in the world.. Imagine dropping a long piece of wet spaghetti on the floor. The pattern it makes looks something like what the road looks. If you
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What is a block heater and how does it work exactly? How many amps does a block heater draw and much does one cost? When is the right time to use it, particularly on a diesel powered vehicle? Here’s a closer look, including some other block heater benefits you likely didn’t know about. What
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Your car battery plays a vital role in your vehicle’s operation, but if there’s a problem, it’s not always easy to know what it is. There’s a difference between recharging an otherwise healthy battery and replacing a depleted one. Either way, it’s important to know the proper course of action and get to the
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If the thought of dragging yourself out of bed for a chilly winter commute gives you the shivers, you’re not alone. Your car’s battery is right there with you, longing for the balmier days and nights of spring and summer. It’s true, car batteries don’t like the cold and they aren’t big fans of
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If you’ve been suffering through Canadian winters for years, just the thought of getting into a cold car on a freezing morning is enough to make you shiver. Whether heating up the engine, the windshield, or themselves, most drivers tend to run the engine for a while before they go. But how long should
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