Why Paint Correction Matters After a Vancouver Summer
Summer heat, UV, bug splatter and road film leave your clear coat bonded with contamination. Here is what it does to your paint and how to fix it before the wet season.
Read moreWhy Paint-Correct Before Autumn Rain Hits Vancouver
Summer bakes contaminants into your clear coat. Here's why September is the ideal time to correct and protect your paint before Vancouver's wet season arrives.
Read moreWhat Happens to Your Car at the Airport Lot
Leaving your car at YVR or an airport lot for a week or more? Here is what to do before you leave, and what to check when you get back.
Read moreWhat Happens When Your Car Sits in Vancouver's Wet Climate
If your car sits for a week or more in Vancouver's wet climate, several things start to degrade. Here is what happens and what you can do to stop it.
Read moreThe Hidden Contaminants Bonded to Your Car Paint
Vancouver's damp climate creates specific paint contaminants most drivers never see. Here is what has bonded to your paint, why a regular wash does not remove it, and what decontamination actually does.
Read moreDoes a Colour Change Affect Your Car Insurance in BC?
After a colour change wrap, many Vancouver drivers forget to update their insurance. Here is what you need to know about disclosing a colour change to your insurer in BC.
Read moreYour Tires in Vancouver's Rain — What Actually Matters
Vancouver gets more than 150 rainy days a year. Here is what to look for in a tire if you drive in the Lower Mainland's wet conditions — and why the sticker on the sidewall tells you more than you think.
Read moreExhaust Mods and BC Inspection — What You Can and Cannot Do
If you have modified your exhaust or are thinking about it, BC inspection rules affect what you can legally run. Here is what Vancouver drivers need to know before and after a modification.
Read moreCan You Ceramic Coat Over a Color Change Wrap?
Short answer: yes. But there are specific conditions the wrap surface needs to meet. Here is what Vancouver drivers should know before applying ceramic coating over a vinyl or TPU wrap.
Read moreWhen Your PPF Takes a Hit — Does It Need Replacing?
A rock chip through your PPF is not the end of the film. Here is how to tell whether the damage is surface-level or whether it is time to replace the panel.
Read moreWhy Your Wheels Look Worse After Summer — and How to Fix It
After a Vancouver summer your wheels take a beating. Here is what the road grime actually is, whether you need a detail or a full refurb, and what to do before the rain sets in.
Read moreWhat Wheel Size Means for Vancouver Daily Drivers
Wheel size is one of those decisions that feels simple until you start driving it in Vancouver. Here is what actually matters.
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