Feb 22 2008
Car Maintenance
Jan 30 2008
Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter Driving Season

With much of the country enjoying unseasonably warm weather, it might be easy to forget that winter — and the weather challenges that come with the season — will be here before we know it. Before the weather gets unbearable, now is a good time to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter.
“Be [...]
Jan 28 2008
How to Keep Your Gear Safe and Your Truck Looking Like New

Whether you’re hauling for work or for play, it’s important to protect all the gear that goes into your truck bed. Truck owners frequently use their vehicles to haul all kinds of cargo that could potentially be damaged or stolen.
“People invest a lot of time and money into the equipment they use,” says Peter May, [...]
Nov 26 2007
Good Car Maintenance Returns 6:1

By J. C. Carroll
(NC)-For every dollar spent on maintaining your vehicle, you stand to keep six dollars in your pocket, claims a recent study in the automotive industry.
“The report, released at the 2000 Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar, showed that for the 8,000 vehicles studied, $1.2 million was spent and $7.5 million was saved,” says Freeman [...]
Nov 26 2007
Rustproofing your car equals safety
Nov 26 2007
Don’t Let Dusty Roads Get You Down

(ARA) – Face it — dusty, unpaved roads are a way of life for rural and urban dwellers. In fact, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2005, over 1.4 million miles of public roads in the United States were unpaved — more than 1,800 times the length of California.
The fine dust particles that [...]
Nov 19 2007
Tips for keeping your car like new

(NC)-You don’t have to buy a new vehicle every three or four years if you take proper care of the one you’ve got. Freeman Young, president of Krown Rust Control Systems, offers these tips for keeping your automobile looking its best and performing well for many years:
. Have your car treated annually to prevent rust, [...]
Nov 11 2007
Winter driving 101: Smart driving can keep you from getting caught in the cold

(NC)-While snow and ice are a familiar part of life for most Canadians, there are a few simple precautions every driver should remember before heading out in the cold. According to the experts at Uniroyal Tire, these driving tips could save you time and money while helping keep you safe.
. Drive slowly and cautiously. Approach [...]
Nov 10 2007
Preparing for winter 101: Money-saving tips for savvy snowbirds on the go

(NC)-High gas prices and peak season pricing won’t stop Canada’s snowbirds from flocking to the south when cold weather hits – the lure of sunny skies and warm ocean breezes is just too great! According to savings expert Camilla Cornell, snowbirds should follow a few easy steps, however, to get the most value out of [...]
Nov 09 2007
Preparing for winter 101: Smart car care tips for the cold months ahead

(NC)-While driving in snow and ice may be an unavoidable part of life for many Canadians, taking a few simple precautions can help drivers stay in control when the weather isn’t. According to the experts at Uniroyal Tire, following these easy car care tips could save you time and money while helping keep you safe:
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