Automotive Technology

PRE-TRIP INSPECTION GUIDE FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS

  PRE-TRIP INSPECTION GUIDE FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS Posted on Feb 3, 2022. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL A pre-trip inspection is integral to the success of any trip, especially if you’re a truck driver, or someone who transports passengers. Making sure drivers and roadways are safe at all times is a priority for commercial drivers, and

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8 Tips To Help You Beat Car Depreciation

A fact of car ownership that’s hard to get away from is depreciation. You can expect that most brand new vehicles will depreciate by more than 20% in the first year alone. 8 Tips To Minimize Car Depreciation If you can’t wrap your head around giving up that much value, you aren’t alone. Like most

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Are Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Cars Better than Regular Used Cars?

Buying a secondhand car instead of a new car is a popular option that makes more sense today than it ever did. When you consider all of the advantages of buying a used car, you can shop confidently knowing that that there’s an extremely robust market in Canada with plenty of reliable options and great savings

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Extended Warranty For Used Cars: What Does It Cover?

Extended Warranty For Used Cars: What Does It Cover? Sep 6, 2023. By CanadaDrives   When buying a brand new car, buyers enjoy the peace of mind that comes with the manufacturer’s warranty because it can help the owner save money on the costs of potential repairs down the road. But if you’re buying a

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GETTING HITCHED! YOUR ROAD MAP TO OVERWEIGHT TRAILER LICENSING

  GETTING HITCHED! YOUR ROAD MAP TO OVERWEIGHT TRAILER LICENSING Posted on Apr 7, 2022. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Are you planning to tow a trailer? You may need to add a trailer endorsement to your licence! In British Columbia, in order to tow trailers that can haul more than 4,600 kg, drivers need a

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TOP 3 TEEN DRIVER MONITORING APPS

  TOP 3 TEEN DRIVER MONITORING APPS Posted on Apr 14, 2022. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Whether your teenager just got their learner’s licence, novice licence, or have successfully completed a road test and have their full licence, it can be hard for a parent or caregiver to give their teen some freedom without knowing

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SEVEN DRIVING COMMERCIALS THAT CHANGED THE GAME

  SEVEN DRIVING COMMERCIALS THAT CHANGED THE GAME Posted on Apr 18, 2022  By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Throughout the history of media, we can zero in on innovations that changed the game. The printing press made the mass consumption of information possible. The radio introduced us to easy listening and the emotion that comes from

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MOTORCYCLE HELMET BUYER’S GUIDE

  MOTORCYCLE HELMET BUYER’S GUIDE Posted on Apr 28, 2022. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL There are few things that can rival the feeling of freedom and exhilaration manifested when riding a motorcycle, with the wind flowing over the body with the sounds of speed all around. The sensation is thrilling, but it also comes with

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TECHNOLOGY ON THE ROAD: DRIVER AIDS & THE ICBC ROAD TEST

  TECHNOLOGY ON THE ROAD: DRIVER AIDS & THE ICBC ROAD TEST Posted on Jun 9, 2022. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL In the last few decades, cars, trucks, and vans have evolved and while the basics – four wheels, an engine, and a steering wheel – are laid out more or less the way they

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