Wheel rims are an important part of every vehicle, but not crucial for turning on your car when in a pinch, don’t you think? And they come in all shapes and sizes, as they say, right? If that is true, then why do people invest so much time and energy into replacing the original wheel rims on their cars with custom made just after their own taste? Take a look at this infographic and see for yourself! Let us be your trusted mechanic and take care of every single part of your car. Come to our repair shops in Hamilton and Oakville today! We are expecting you! … [Read more...]
Wheel Rims: What They Are and Why They Matter
Steve goes to a car lot to browse and find himself a new car. He walks among all the different vehicles on display, considers their horsepower, fuel economy, size and what not. But there is one car that catches his attention not because it ticks all the boxes on his list of what he is looking for in a car, but because it has the most beautiful wheel rims he has ever seen. Long, clean lines, sturdy constitution, black coat of paint… And the way it complements the car’s overall appearance – he is simply smitten! But what is the deal with wheel rims? What are they and why are they so important in … [Read more...]
5 Maintenance Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer
Every time you buy a car, new or already used, one of the things going through your head must be how long you can expect to be driving it. As you may already be aware, the average lifespan of vehicles in Canada is over 10 years, 11.5, to be exact (and prolonging with each passing year). However, with new materials, manufacturing processes and technologies surfacing every few years, cars are becoming increasingly more durable – you just need the will and patience to dedicate to them. That is precisely one of the reasons why some people are still driving cars they bought 20 years ago, and are … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip
In our previous blog post, you’ve had the chance to read about ways to survive driving a car with no A/C in the summer heat. And now, with the summer now nearing its end, heat strokes and dehydration are not there to get you every time you get in your car. So if you haven’t had the opportunity to get out of the city for a little road trip with your friends and family, it not too late. We are here for you with 5 tips for a stress-free road trip (if there even is such a thing). Keep reading! 1) Get your car thoroughly checked When something breaks and leaves you stranded on the side … [Read more...]
How to Survive Driving a Car with No A/C in the Heat
Last week we wrote about how to help your car survive summer heat, but now it’s time to take care of drivers. As you can imagine, air conditioning has become a necessity in the lives of most people – be it in the household or a vehicle. There are people so used to it, i.e. spoiled, that they refuse to leave their living quarters in high temperatures if there is no air conditioning outside as well. But, believe it or not, people have managed to live without this piece of modern technology before, especially in their cars. If you are one of those people who still drive older vehicles with no … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Car Survive Summer Heat
Summer heat is great for some things in life – lounging by the sea, working on your tan and having barbeques in between – but rest assured that your car does not share the sentiment. Especially if left in the scorching sun. Most drivers are aware that cold weather affects cars and that they should prepare their vehicles for winter weather every year, but rare are those who do the same when it comes to summer. Mind you, summer heat can be a formidable adversary to every vehicle, so drivers must be diligent in preparing their cars for surviving the summer heat. Here is how to do that. 1) … [Read more...]
Why Do People Still Drive Cars They Bought 20 Years Ago?
There are 2 kinds of people in the world – those who like to change cars as soon as a newer model comes out and those who drive the same car their whole life. Which one are you? And is such behavior justified – in both cases? What do the old-timers have that brand new models don’t? And vice versa, are all the brand new cars really worth the hassle of getting them before anyone else has them? Or is it just a matter of quality and being set in your ways? Let’s examine! It’s thought – by some – that older cars are made of sturdier stuff. As the average lifespan of a vehicle in Canada is … [Read more...]
How People Buy Cars: In Numbers (Infographic)
The way you buy a car differs from one person to the next and depends on your age and income as much as it does on how you look for the car and where. Take a look at our new infographic to see how people buy cars nowadays - in numbers! Come to our repair shops in Hamilton and Oakville and let us be your trusted car dealer and mechanic! … [Read more...]
What to see in Oakville (Ontario, Canada)?
Are you dying to visit Oakville, Ontario? Maybe you’ve passed through Hamilton (or read our previous article about the City of Waterfalls) and wanted to extend your journey and also visit this little nugget of gold? If that’s not the case, we are here to suggest you make sure to not only pass through Oakville but also see what it has to offer the out-of-towners. Oakville is a suburban town situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, in Halton Region - halfway between Toronto and Hamilton and a 30-minute-drive from downtown Toronto. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area and one of the most … [Read more...]
What to see in Hamilton (Ontario, Canada)?
Are you thinking about visiting Hamilton, Ontario? Are you or will you be in its vicinity sometime in the future and like to go exploring little gems like ours? In case you are but haven’t really thought out what you would like to visit or where you would like to stay and eat, we have decided to showcase our city to you and invite you over. The City of Hamilton is located at the west end of Lake Ontario - in Burlington Bay - 68km southwest of Toronto and 66km west of Niagara Falls and the border with the USA. It has the population of about 550.000 people in the city area (750.000 on its … [Read more...]
