Getting into a car in the summer can be uncomfortable – and even dangerous. Some cars can easily reach interior temperatures of 60 degrees C or even higher in the summer. We all know what it’s like to sit in our car after a long day, and feel like we’ve just walked into a sauna…
If you’re trying to rebuild your credit score, you know how hard it can be to keep up good financial habits – especially if you’ve had problems with debt and bad credit in the past. But if you want to qualify for good rates on auto loans, mortgages, and other loans, you’ll need a reasonably…
Your car’s air filter is one of the most important components of your engine. It ensures that your engine gets plenty of the oxygen-rich air it needs for combustion, while filtering out particles, debris, and dust that can damage the delicate inner workings of your engine. So, how do you know when it’s time to…
If you’re interested in buying a used car, you may be in the process of checking your credit score, in order to see what kind of rates you can expect to get on a car loan. So, you order your annual credit report, which is available for free, and you see that there is an…
Most of us wash our cars pretty regularly – but it’s much more rare for us to detail and clean the interior of a vehicle. But if you’re about to sell a used car, cleaning the interior is definitely worth the investment of time and money. A car with a clean interior will sell for…
Every once in a while, you’ll come across a great deal on a used car – one that seems too good to be true! Then, you check the CarProof report, and you see that it’s been involved in one or more major accidents. Is it still a good idea to buy a used car that…
We’ve all been there. You’re driving along in an older car, and suddenly you notice that your heat gauge is all the way in the red. Steam starts to billow out of the hood of your car, and you’ve got to pull over, and figure out what’s going on. There are many reasons that cars…
If you are in a lot of credit card debt, or have debt from other sources like payday loans and personal loans, you may be considering a debt consolidation loan. When used properly, debt consolidation loans are a good way to eliminate your debt, and rebuild your credit score. But they’re not right for everyone.…
If you’re working to rebuild your credit score to get a good rate on an auto loan, or even to prepare for home ownership, chances are you’re monitoring it pretty closely, and you’re hoping it continues to increase. But this isn’t always the case. Your credit score can drop for a number of reasons, even…
Rust. Unfortunately, it’s a fact of life for many people shopping for a used vehicle in Winnipeg. Canada is famous for the length and intensity of its winters. Given the amount of road salt and moisture in the winter months, it may be no surprise that Canadian cars tend to rust more quickly than their…
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