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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When temperatures drop and winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to prepare yourself for icy road conditions and longer commutes. And one thing that can slow you down on a frigid winter morning is an icy windshield and side windows. But with the right tools and tricks, you can clear the ice
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Your Carbon Tax Rebate & CAI Deposit Explained by Province By CanadaDrives Your carbon tax rebate, officially called Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payments, will all depend on where you live in Canada, plus the size of your household. Below, select your province to learn more about how this federal rebate impacts you. At the
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SUVs are not only ideal people movers with large cabins and loads of cargo space, but they can serve up ample towing capacity as well to handle any hauling duties. Here are some of the top-rated, as follows: Best Premium Mid-size SUVs for Towing Best Mainstream Mid-size SUVs for Towing Best Full-Size SUVs for
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THE TRAILER TOWING SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES Posted on Nov 23, 2017。 By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL If you don’t have access to a pickup truck, or at least a friend with a pickup truck, you may find yourself struggling to get that dirt bike to the trail, accommodate a weekend landscaping project, or
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TRUCK STOP SAFETY Posted on Oct 3, 2019. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL you hitting the road on a long-distance journey? Chances are you may need to stop at a truck stop, especially if you’re a professional truck driver, or even if you’re hauling a larger load like a boat or a recreational vehicle. When utilizing
It’s been more than 20 years since first the Toyota Prius and then the Honda Insight introduced modern hybrid-electric cars to Canada. Those quirky machines were years ahead of their time and while the popularity of electrified cars has waxed and waned in the intervening two decades, hybrids have never been more in demand
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The Amelia: 7 Stunning Vintage Cars That Topped Our List By CanadaDrives Florida’s annual 3-day extravaganza spans the automotive spectrum. We had the opportunity to take in the 28th annual gathering at The Amelia with Volkswagen Canada, which saw 25,000 enthusiasts this year. If you’re shopping for a classic, perhaps these can provide some inspiration.
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