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It has been said that the Europeans invented rust and the Japanese perfected it. But our oxygen-rich atmosphere guarantees all cars and trucks will rust over time. Add road salts – Canada uses some five million tonnes every winter – for the perfect electrolyte solution to turn your commuter, hauler, or work truck into red-brown […]

If you thought the elements were hard on your paint, consider what they do to your headlights, too. Gradually dimming headlights caused by yellowed, fogged, or otherwise occluded casings can be hard to spot at first, because the light level is reduced over such a long period of time that your brain gets used to […]

Direct injection (DI) is an increasingly common feature of modern cars. This technology allows for better fuel control, which in turn improves the vehicle’s power and efficiency. However, there is a relationship between DI systems and increased carbon build-up, which may have you doubting whether you should purchase a vehicle with this type of motor […]

Looking to make your pickup stand out from the pack, while also adding a healthy dose of capability to go with your style statement? If you’re an off-road fan, there are a number of accessories and parts you can install that will help you go farther down the trail and look good while doing it. […]

Several automotive fluids are critical to your vehicle’s longevity and reliability. Some you deal with on a weekly basis, others a few times a year, and still others you might not even know about. For example, the fuel gauge tells you when it’s time to add gasoline, diesel, or ethanol. Since your tire pressure varies […]

Auto repair, whether DIY or professional, can be a dirty and dangerous business. Every time you go under the hood or under the car, you’re sure to come out the other end of the job with a new layer of grease—and maybe a nick or two. Still, just because that’s “normal” doesn’t mean you shouldn’t […]

Rust is the enemy of any Canadian motorist. Insidious, expensive to repair, and dangerous to the safety of your vehicle, rust and corrosion are aided and abetted by our country’s love affair with road salt: a chemical which together with winter’s wet works to make Swiss cheese of your vehicle’s steel panels and suspension components […]