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Whether you’re an occasional tinkerer, or whether you get serious about your automotive repair projects, everything goes that much more smoothly when you’ve got the right tools for the job at your fingertips. Knowing how to outfit your garage so that you won’t be scrambling to your local NAPA store at the last minute when […]
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Looking at a professional mechanic’s toolbox, which can easily weigh over a tonne, you might wonder if you need as many tools for DIY car maintenance and repair. The simple answer is, “No, you don’t need that many tools,” but there are a few essential tools, whether you’re maintaining your new car, repairing your used […]
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When it comes to DIY auto repair, you can do a lot of things with a basic set of hand tools. With a decent set of wrenches, pliers, ratchets, and sockets, plus a few other specialty tools and a repair manual, you could rebuild an entire vehicle. Still, there are times when maybe you need […]
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Spring is here, which means it’s time to put away your winter tires and slap on your summer set. This is one of the easiest tasks that any aspiring do-it-yourselfer can get started with, but that doesn’t mean it won’t take the right tools, know-how and attitude to get it done correctly, and safely. Wondering […]
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Unlike many parts of your car, your car’s brakes tend to wear out in several ways, which is why regular brake service should be on your schedule. The most obvious wear is of the friction surface of the brake pads and brake shoes, which flakes off every time you use your brakes. This is why […]
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There’s very little that will put more stress on your vehicle than winter driving. The combination of cold temperatures, constant exposure to road salt and moisture, and pelting rain, ice, and snow can take a toll on even the most reliable of automobiles. All this additional wear and tear means your maintenance needs to be […]
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Learning how to use a block heater is a rite of passage in Canada. You know you’re in a cold part of the world when you see little plugs dangling from the grilles of every car on the street. Have you ever wondered what those things are? Or exactly how a block heater works? It’s […]
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Check out 5 ways to upgrade your lighting for style or safety. Trying these headlight upgrades on your car or truck is like giving it a fresh set of eyes with improved nighttime vision or a more customized look.
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Servicing your vehicle isn’t likely a priority amid the daily grind of your life. Unless it is actively causing an issue, your car’s maintenance schedule is out of sight, out of mind. The problem is, ignoring that schedule increases the chances of a mechanical failure, which will cost you time and money you could have […]
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The battery is a crucial part of your vehicle. It sends power to the starter to turn over the engine and stores electricity generated by the alternator to maintain power. Extending the life of your car battery can help you avoid an untimely breakdown. Most car batteries will last three to five years, but multiple factors […]
