Ultimate Guide to Tire Checks: Tread Depth, Air Pressure, and more By CanadaDrives Tires are a huge expense for any vehicle and proper maintenance ensures you’re always driving on the safest set. Check out our comprehensive tire maintenance guide. It’ll help you get the best life out of your tires, and the best bang […]
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In the blistering summer heat or the dead of winter, it’s frustrating when your car won’t start. Car problems can disrupt your schedule and the unexpected expense can burn a hole in your wallet. If your car won’t start, the problem could be relatively simple or quite complex. Unfortunately, there are plenty of things
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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Tires in Canada By CanadaDrives When the calendar flips over to winter, should you switch to winter tires? Here’s everything you need to know to make the right decision for your winter driving needs. Ahhh, winter. ‘Tis the season for snowball fights, holiday get-togethers, and white knuckles on the
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Many of us have thought of keeping those snow tires on throughout the summer out of lack of time, or to avoid the additional maintenance costs of switching them out. However, there are many reasons that winter tires should not be driven during the summer. Here, we talk about them and some tips to
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Winter Tire Costs & 5 Money-Saving Tips By CanadaDrives How much do winter tires cost for low-end, mid-range & premium brands? What impact do tires sizes and brands have on total costs? We explain, plus offer 5 simple money-saving tips if you’re in the market for a set of winter tires this year. Each
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How long do snow-rated tires last? Is it possible to properly maintain them for a couple extra snowy seasons? Here, we discuss how to maximize winter tire value and life. Snow tires are designed for the best possible performance on Canada’s wintry roads, with studded tires providing the best traction on ice. Whether you own
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We live in the Great White North, dreaming of a life in permanent sunshine where we drive our convertible down a beachfront avenue with a surfboard strapped to roof-rack. But that’s not our reality. The truth is for the long winter months, we are driving on snow-plowed streets and highways, scraping our windshield in
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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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If you’re shopping around for winter tires, here are a couple things to keep in mind. The long-awaited Canadian winter has arrived, and with the sudden drop in temperature comes the much-anticipated ice, snow and slush. These seasonal features can be pretty on the eyes, but not so pretty on the roads – especially
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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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