May 2017

Your transmission is one of the most critical (and expensive) parts of your car. The transmission is what allows the engine to power your wheels – it’s literally what keeps you driving! So when you start to experience transmission problems, it can be pretty scary. Repairing a transmission can be expensive, so a lot of…

Obviously, nobody wants to get their car repossessed. But if you fail to make payments on a vehicle, the lender is well within their rights to take the car back – and if you can’t furnish the required fees and payments required to get it back, you may lose possession of your vehicle permanently. Many…

Dealing with bad credit can be really difficult. The problem with bad credit is that the only way to rebuild your credit score is to take on manageable, small debts – and repay them consistently. However, a really bad credit score can make it difficult to qualify for a reasonable credit card or get a…

Summer is just around the corner – even in chilly Winnipeg, temperatures are starting to climb beyond 24-25 degrees. And the summer is the best time to take a road trip in Canada – whether you’re exploring our great nation, or journeying south to visit our American neighbors! But while road trips can be fun,…

When you think about it, your car’s suspension really does have quite a difficult job. Year after year, the suspension system is responsible for supporting several tons of metal, and absorbing impacts from curbs, potholes, and other debris. And, just like most other automotive systems, we take our suspensions for granted – until they stop…

Whether you have good credit or bad credit, getting pre-approved for an auto loan can be very useful when you’re looking to buy a car. Although most car dealerships prefer to use their own lending partners, getting a pre-approved loan from your bank or credit union allows you to get better leverage when negotiating, and…

We’ve all been there. You’re driving along in your car, and you glance down at the dash. Suddenly, your heart skips a beat – the “check engine” light is illuminated. You begin running through worst-case scenarios. Will my car stop running on the highway? Is this going to cost thousands of dollars to fix? Am…

Hybrid cars are here to stay. Hybrid vehicles like the Prius offer fantastic value, incredible fuel economy, and a “green” carbon footprint that can be very attractive to some car buyers. And because hybrid vehicles are so popular, it’s becoming more and more common to see hybrid options at many used-car dealerships. So this has…