Winter Tires: Traction When You Need It
Winter tires conjure up images of icy, snow laden roadways. But weekend adventurers or anyone who lives in cold climates can benefit from winter treads.
Winter tires conjure up images of icy, snow laden roadways. But weekend adventurers or anyone who lives in cold climates can benefit from winter treads.
A good battery can turn bad overnight, especially in severe weather descending on Canada at the beginning of 2021.
Plenty of us will be making a trek to see family and friends this holiday season, and doing so by driving. Here’s some safety reminders to keep in mind as you hit the road this holiday season.
You can only ask so much of windshield wipers alone. A few minutes applying a rain repellant and a defogger improve visibility during a downpour or snowstorm.
We’ve all seen yellow warning signs about wildlife crossings. The danger is a real--and potentially expensive--problem for drivers on rural roads. Here are some tips for preserving local fauna and preventing your vehicle from ending up in a ditch.
Drive long enough and you’re sure to encounter a chip or crack in your windshield.
Sometimes it’s caused by a gravel truck; sometimes the wound is on the passenger side. Whatever the case, ignoring the scar isn’t the best option.
Teenagers only account for 13 percent of licensed drivers in Canada, but they account for roughly a quarter of all road-related injuries and fatalities.
We ask a lot of our tires, especially throughout summer.
Here are some tips to get better performance and longer wear from critical safety equipment--your vehicle tires.
An underinflated tire poses a safety risk and also wears out faster. Can you rely on tire warning lights in your dashboard? No really. Here's why.
We can go months without really looking at--much less thinking about--our tires.
Such complacency means we’ll fail to notice cracking, underinflation, uneven tread and other symptoms of wear and tear.