So how can you save up to $25,000 or more by maintaining your current vehicle rather than purchasing a new car or truck?Here are some points to ponder! If you have a reliable vehicle that is paid for, as an example, you may be spending $1000 per year on preventive maintenance …

Toronto Star Wheels Now is the time to buy winter tires. Not tomorrow, not next week and certainly not next month. The reason for this is that by mid-November, there will be nary a winter tire in the manufacturers’ warehouses. All of this year’s winter tires will be at dealers and …

What’s the Condition of Your Air Conditioner? Summer weather is fast approaching and soon you will be switching on the air conditioning. Make sure that your A/C system is ready to go when you need it most. There is nothing worse than a hot car and no A/C to cool it down. …

With gas prices reaching close to a dollar a litre in some parts of the country, Car Care Canada is offering gas saving maintenance and driving tips that really work. “Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gasoline is wasted every day by motorists, because simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance …

More customers are satisfied with the work of independent mechanics than with that of dealership mechanics. People who took their car to an independent mechanic for maintenance were generally more satisfied than those who went to a dealership, according to a Consumer Reports survey involving 349,000 vehicles. Eighty-four percent of …

Shocks and struts are important to maintain as they affect your vehicle’s stopping distance, tire wear, and steering control. The main purpose of shocks, struts, and even coil springs is to absorb the pressure when driving so you encounter a comfortable ride. Shocks dampen or eliminate spring oscillation (up and …

As September approaches, it’s back to school time. If your children are high-schoolers or college students who drive, make sure they are safe and prepared for their driving experiences. Take some extra time to discuss driving habits with your kids so they are properly educated about safe motoring. The National Safety …

Regular oil changes are necessary to ensure the proper performance of a car’s engine. An oil change, which involves installing a new engine oil filter and draining old engine oil and replacing it with fresh, clean oil, offers a myriad of benefits. Cleaner EngineOil changes help to keep car engines …

BC Children’s Hospital provides expert care for the province’s most seriously ill or injured children, including newborns and adolescents. Based in Vancouver, BC Children’s and Sunny Hill reach across the province with vital health services that may not be available anywhere else in B.C. We provide specialized training in pediatric health …