A Warning Light Means Auto Repair Time

Posted by on January 19, 2012 No comments

When something goes wrong with your car or truck, one of the first signs is often a warning light that displays on the dash. This will help direct you initially when planning steps for auto repair. If a dash light is showing that there are problems with the braking system of your vehicle, there are several steps you can take to perform maintenance and repairs on your own before bringing the vehicle into an authorized garage.

One of the most common causes for the brake system warning light to come on is because the system is either low or out of fluid. Brake fluid is necessary to maintain the hydraulic pressure that allows the brakes to do their job and provide pressure against the drum to stop the wheels. If the reservoir is leaking or runs out of fluid, it can cause either the front or back braking system to stop working. Read more »

The Benefits of Car Leasing: 3-Years or 36,000 Miles

Posted by on January 3, 2012 No comments

Car leasing is a great way for young folks who have never owned a car and who can’t afford the car of their dreams to drive in luxury. My first car leasing experience was when I wanted to lease Acura. It was a new car and a beauty, with leather seats, power windows, the whole shebang.

When I signed my lease, it was a three year, 36,000 mile deal, meaning that whichever came first, I had to give the car back. During the first couple of years I worked hard, and my car really made my day a lot easier. My commute was twenty five minutes each way without traffic, so sometimes it could be forty during the winter, and having seat warmers and four-wheel drive really made a difference. Read more »

2013 Mercedes Benz SL550 Announced

Posted by on December 17, 2011 No comments

Get ready to short Pfizer stocks, because the brand new 2013 Mercedes Benz SL550 will be putting Viagra out of business. The 2013 Mercedes Benz SL550 continues a tradition that was started 60 years ago. A tradition that is synonymous with sport, style, and comfort. The 2013 SL550 is no different, although Mercedes is touting a slightly different tune about the all new and improved SL: it’s lightweight, athletic and luxurious.

Lightweight, an aspect that is very critical to a performance vehicle. This is something that Mercedes Benz did not discount with the 2013 SL. Read more »

The Best Time to Drive

Posted by on December 5, 2011 No comments

Our world is built on the idea of mobility. The ability to get from one place to another quickly and efficiently has completely revolutionized the way that we do things. Everything has been affected, from the way we complete our education, to the location of our employment, our excursions in travel, and how we get our food for the week. Most of us receive the licensure we need to be able to drive at about age 16, and then get hooked for the rest of our lives, driving around the world for the next 50 years. But when, really, is the best time to drive? Read more »

4 Reasons Why You Should Have Winter Tires

Posted by on November 24, 2011 No comments

If you’re reading this and you’re from the prairies or the east coast, you probably get a good chuckle when someone mentions driving around the lower mainland in one of our “snowstorms.”

But for those who don’t live in Ontario or Saskatchewan, you may not be as comfortable.

Did you know that winter tires serve a much bigger purpose than having the right tread pattern while driving in the snow? It seemed appropriate to share a few tips with you, since the cold, wet, winter season is soon to waken from its slumber…

1. It’s more than just tread. Many think that the only reason winter tires are effective in the snow is their aggressive tread pattern. Read more »

Here Comes The Mercedes-Benz F 125! Concept Car

Posted by on November 8, 2011 No comments

The future of automotive technology can’t be represented any better than by the Mercedes Benz F 125! Concept. This amazing car is not only commendable because of the innovative technology it utilizes but also because of the promise that it holds for the future of car manufacturing. A true example of visionary engineering, it is powered by an F-Cell plug-in hybrid that makes use of hydrogen as a power source. This emission-free car speaks loudly about the public’s desire to harness such alternative energy sources to power their cars.

The F 125! Concept introduces the power of a fuel cell drive system in combination with plug-in technology. The F-Cell plug-in hybrid provides a driving range of 1000 km, topping other concept cars in terms of mileage. And to house these amazing engine systems is a revolutionary tank technology in the form of a hydrogen composite storage unit. The lithium-sulphur battery in use is also light and powerful. Read more »

Insider Secret To Preventing Car Theft

Posted by on October 20, 2011 No comments

“Out of sight, out of mind,” is how the old saying goes, but does it apply to automobile theft? According the top names in car covers it does. Covercraft and Coverking, the two leading manufacturers in the USA, claim their products reduce the risk of car theft. This may be true, but is there a difference in the type of cover or how it is used that makes thieves think twice?

Covercraft and Coverking are not the only ones pounding the drum. The auto insurance industry also recommends covering cars parked in public places. It’s an effective theft deterrent and it protects against many forms of vehicle damage. Read more »

The Importance of Forklift Certification

Posted by on October 19, 2011 No comments

For any forklift operator looking to work in a warehouse, whether commercial or industrial, it is vital to obtain the proper forklift licensing and certification. As with every other process in the average workplace, it is important to be licensed to drive a forklift in order to be considered a professional forklift operator. The forklift certification process that drivers go through is designed to teach them all of the important safety and operating procedures that will ensure their safety as they operate their forklift inside their warehouse. It doesn’t matter if you want to get a job in an industrial warehouse, a construction site, or a commercial storage facility; obtaining the proper licensing is essential. Read more »

American Le Mans (ALMS) Overview

Posted by on October 16, 2011 No comments

Le Mans: the ultimate endurance and efficiency test for motorsports since 1923. Originally started in Le Mans, France where streets would be blocked off for the 24 hour race. This gave teams plenty of time to speed along the Circuit de la Sarthe. Le Mans races forced race teams to balance speed against endurance. Race teams would push a car’s ability to run for 24 hours without sustaining mechanical damage while also managing the car’s consumables such as fuel, tires and brakes. The endurance of drivers is also put to the test as a driver often times has to drive for hours in miserable conditions while maintaining focus and composure without compromising stamina and speed. All of these varying elements make for spectacular shows which is evidenced over the many years of Le Mans races. Read more »

Is The 2011 Dodge Nitro A Big Bang or Not?

Posted by on October 13, 2011 No comments

Nitro. The very name makes us think of explosives, for what would TNT and nitroglycerin be without Nitro?

When Dodge chose to bestow the name Nitro upon a vehicle, it was bound to create the image of a big, loud bang. While the Dodge Nitro is a big bang as far as distinctive styling is concerned, and the biggest bang in its class when it comes to towing, this compact SUV is really a solid, comfortable and safe vehicle that stands out more in appearance than in performance.

The boxy design of the Nitro goes against the grain of today’s rounded, sleek, sporty SUVs and it stands out as a reminder of an earlier era when the word “Sport” did not precede “Utility Vehicle.” Nevertheless, the distinctive front as accented by the Dodge grille does lend just a bit of grace to a design that is perhaps indeed intended to remind us of a delivery vehicle of times long past. Read more »

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