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The good news is that gas prices are much lower than they were just a few short years ago, but that does not mean that you shouldn’t still be vigilant about how much your car is costing you. There are ways that you can not only ensure that you aren’t unwittingly decreasing the gas mileage…


Most people assume that all mechanic’s shops and dealership service centers are the same, but they do so wrongly. There is a big difference between various repair and service shops. Although price is going to be a factor, don’t let it be the only one when you are choosing a service center for either a…

What mechanics know and many car owners don’t, is that your car talks to you, if you know how to listen. If your brakes are making specific noises, they are telling you something that you should heed. Since braking is one of the most critical parts of keeping you safe while out on the road,…

When it comes to car repairs and maintenance, it can be super alluring to choose the cheapest mechanic. Statistics indicate that the average age of a car in the United States is eleven years, with more car owners choosing to hold onto their automobiles longer. The key to having your car work for you as…

Car vibration is a pretty common issue. Whether you’re driving a new car or a used vehicle, there may come a time when you start to experience strange vibrations, sounds, bumps, and drifting while driving. But don’t panic! Most of these issues are quite common, and simple to fix with professional auto servicing from Ride…

Cars are complicated machines – and when something’s going wrong, it’s often hard to diagnose the problem. However, we have a great diagnostic instrument that can help us – and it’s attached to our faces! We’re talking about the nose, of course! If you start to smell something funny when driving your car, there’s a…

Maintaining your car can get expensive. Cars are deeply complex and hard to understand – so you must often fork over quite a bit of cash to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape. Understandably, some of us skimp on regular maintenance to save a bit of cash. But there are some basic auto maintenance steps…

Winter is here in Winnipeg – and it’ll probably be sticking around until late April. Even if you love the cold weather, driving in the winter can be a dangerous proposition, and the harsh elements of wintertime can take a serious toll on your car. So, in this article, we’ll go over the top tips…

If you own a car, you undoubtedly have been told that regular oil changes are essential to keeping your car running efficiently and to expand the life of your engine — but is that advice true or just industry hype? The truth is that changing your oil is very important to the performance of your…

The good news is that cars last much longer these days than they ever have in the past. The bad news is that sometimes with age, they aren’t as spectacular anymore. Instead of trading in your used car for new, consider putting a little bit of money into upgrading its features. The first place to…