If you’re fortunate to live in a year-long warm climate, we’re jealous. However, for the rest of us the winter can be tough on your car. Consumers often make their vehicle choice based on whether that car is built to endure long, brutal winters. Some...
Be prepared and drive safely, say BC RCMP as winter draws closer Police provide list of ways to stay safe while driving in winter conditions With winter months drawing closer, BC RCMP Traffic Services are reminding drivers to be prepared, and drive safely. Every year, about 38...
Winter tires are specially designed for cold temperatures and winter precipitation. Once it gets warm, you won't need deep tread depths to handle snow or biting edges for traction on ice. Here are some specific reasons why using winter tires year round is not recommended. Faster...
What is Tire Rotation Tire rotation or rotating tires is the the practice of moving automobile wheels and tires from one position on the car to another, to ensure even tire wear. Tire wear becomes uneven for any number of reasons. Even tire wear is necessary to maintain consistent...
Protective Measures We've Taken in B.C. Have Made a Difference Around the world, governments have taken different approaches to try to bend and flatten the curve of transmission — from complete lockdowns to quarantines and varying intensities of physical distancing. From the outset, B.C. established clear guidance, transparency...
Hey Vancouver, looks like the winter is letting up and spring is around the corner (Thank Goodness). Sometimes harsh Canadian winters can really leave their mark on a car. Therefore, it’s important that as the weather warms, you give your vehicle some care and attention to...
Driving in snow or cold weather is in BC . But it’s no longer necessary to stress the importance of getting winter tires—since 2008, all cars are required by law to have winter tires installed from December 1st to March 15. Like every responsible driver, you’re probably...
Hello Raincouver, Vancouver summer weather is wonderful but mother nature gives us unpredictable weather in our winter season. We’ve all heard that Vancouver gets rain 9 out of 12 months of the year. We even sometimes get snow and black ice. So, how do we cope...
Beginning Oct. 1, winter tires or chains are required on most major highways in B.C. — including the Malahat until April 30. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation is reminding drivers that not having them on designated highways can result in fines of $109. Truckers will face...
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