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Check Your Wheel Alignment After a Vancouver Winter

Check Your Wheel Alignment After a Vancouver Winter

Vancouver winters are hard on more than just your tyres. Here is what winter driving does to your wheel alignment, why it matters, and what to do about it.

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When Is the Best Time for a Colour Change Wrap in Vancouver

When Is the Best Time for a Colour Change Wrap in Vancouver

A colour change wrap does more than change your cars colour. It also protects the factory paint underneath — and autumn installation has practical advantages most people overlook.

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Fall Car Prep Checklist for Vancouver Drivers Before October

Fall Car Prep Checklist for Vancouver Drivers Before October

Vancouver summers are hard on cars. Here is what to check — and fix — before the rain arrives and the temperature drops.

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How to Restore Cloudy Headlights in Vancouver

How to Restore Cloudy Headlights in Vancouver

Cloudy headlights are one of the most common maintenance issues in Vancouver. Here is what restoration involves, when replacement is better, and how to prevent it.

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What Happens During a Full Car Detail

What Happens During a Full Car Detail

A full car detail is a multi-step process. Here is what actually happens during a professional detail, from decontamination through correction to protection.

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Home EV Charging Setup for Vancouver Drivers

Home EV Charging Setup for Vancouver Drivers

Vancouver has one of the highest EV ownership rates in Canada. Here is what home charging setup involves and what Vancouver drivers need to know before installing.

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How to Read Dashboard Warning Lights

How to Read Dashboard Warning Lights

Dashboard warning lights are your car's way of communicating when something needs attention. Here is what Vancouver drivers need to know about the most common lights and what to do when they appear.

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Dash Cams for Vancouver Drivers

Dash Cams for Vancouver Drivers

Parking monitoring mode on a dash cam is one of the most practical security investments for Vancouver drivers. Here is what to know before you buy.

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How Exhaust Scavenging Works

How Exhaust Scavenging Works

Exhaust scavenging is one of the fundamental principles that governs how efficiently an engine makes power. Understanding it explains why certain exhaust modifications change the way a car feels to drive.

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Curb Rash: How to Repair and Prevent It

Curb Rash: How to Repair and Prevent It

Curbs are the leading cause of wheel damage in Metro Vancouver. Here is how to assess the damage, what repair options exist, and how to prevent it going forward.

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Vancouver Wiper Blades: What to Replace and When

Vancouver Wiper Blades: What to Replace and When

Vancouver's rain, UV and sea air put wiper blades to the test harder than almost any other Canadian city. Here is when to replace them and what to buy.

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Vancouver Daily Driver: What Fails First

Vancouver Daily Driver: What Fails First

Vancouver is harder on cars than most cities. Here is what fails first on daily-driven vehicles — and how to get ahead of it.

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