Buying a new car is a big decision, but it doesn't have to be a difficult one. The average person will buy 10-12 cars in their lifetime. Preparing yourself and doing your homework is the key to being able to make these decisions with total confidence. Buying the right car at a fair price does have its challenges, but here are some helpful tips and things to be aware of to help you make the process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.  more...

Many car owners pay particular attention to preparing their car for the winter months. They check the antifreeze levels, battery connections, belts, and put on snow tires. But did you know that it's just as important to do a pre-winter check on your car's windshield?  more...

You've looked through it, looked around it, and tried to ignore it — it's that chip or crack in your windshield. After all, you may think — it hasn't gotten any bigger — how bad can it be?  more...

You don't need to be a mechanic to perform a routine inspection of your vehicle. It only takes a few minutes. You just need to open up the hood of your car and go through the checks indicated in the driver's manual which is usually located in the glove compartment. Doing a routine inspection under the hood can help you spot problems by yourself and thus prevent costly breakdowns.  more...

Antilock braking systems (ABS) are designed to help prevent collisions. When you apply the brakes hard in a conventional car without ABS, the wheels jam, and the vehicle skids. When wheels jam, braking distance is increased, and there is a loss of steering control. If the wheels on one side are on a dry surface, and on ice on the other side, the car may start spinning like a top.  more...

With fuel prices that keep going up you are probably driving a lot less kilometers and still paying more... But how would feel about driving 1,000 km before refueling?  more...

What does it mean exactly when the "Check Engine" warning light comes on?  more...