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Improving Gas Mileage In The Winter

Cold weather can wreak havoc on your gas mileage if you don’t know the best ways to improve it. And who doesn’t want to get the most out of their gas?

Maximizing gas mileage is better for the environment and keeps more cash in your wallet, especially during times of increased gas prices. It’s a win for you and for the planet!

Our top tips to improve your gas mileage in the winter

While it may not be possible to manage all factors that reduce your fuel economy in the winter, here are some tips that can…

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When Is It Time For Winter Tires?

Winter tires help with numerous functions of your vehicle in the winter and are key to safe driving in inclement weather and poor conditions. In most cases, we know the benefits of putting winter tires onto a vehicle, but it can be a bit confusing to know the best time to put your winter tires on.

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How To Tell If You Need A Wheel Alignment

10/18/2022 05:10 AM

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A wheel alignment is typically offered after you install new tires or each year as you change from your summer to winter tires and back. This is because changing your tires can affect the way your suspension is balanced and that affects how your tires make contact with the road. 

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4 Reasons Why It's Important To Fix Rock Chips Quickly

10/12/2022 03:10 PM

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Rock chips can be any annoying part of owning a vehicle. You’re following behind a large truck or a fluke rock pops up and chips your windshield and now you’ve got to fix it. Many people want to ignore a small rock chip in hopes that it will stay just that - small, but often they don’t and they can lead to much larger issues. Temperature changes, moisture and even flexing in your vehicle can cause a chip to become a crack and then you’re likely going to need to replace…

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5 Tests To Identify If You Need New Windshield Wipers

09/30/2022 09:10 AM

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It’s very easy to forget about your windshield wipers. They are there, they work when you need them and then they disappear under your hood and you don’t give them another thought. But the summer heat can dry them out, rain and hail can cause them to overwork and get damaged and winter cold and ice can do a number on them so you do need to check in once and a while to see if new wipers are needed. A typical rule of thumb is to change your wipers every 6-12…

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Spring Car Tune Up Checklist

05/24/2022 06:35 AM

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After a harsh Canadian winter, your vehicle has likely been through the ringer and could use some TLC. A spring tune up is the perfect time to check in on how your vehicle is doing, what maintenance it may need over the coming months and getting it in great shape for summer road trip season.

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Make Your Vehicle Last Longer With Regular Servicing And Maintenance

01/21/2022 10:20 AM

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The current shortage of new vehicles means you’re going to need to maintain your current vehicle just a little bit longer than you may have been planning. Ford has a long term plan to alleviate the microchip shortage in the future, but it may take some time to clear up the backlog of new vehicles already secured by customers and for the one you want to reach the factory and make its way to you! 

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Servicing Your Vehicle At The Dealership

Servicing Your Car At The Dealership

In addition to payments, insurance, and fuel, drivers must deal with the cost of maintenance and repairs, there’s no getting around it. Naturally, we would all like to minimize those costs wherever possible. With that in mind, some customers are tempted to service their cars at independent shops rather than the dealership.

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Improving Gas Mileage In The Winter

When Is It Time For Winter Tires?

How To Tell If You Need A Wheel Alignment

4 Reasons Why It's Important To Fix Rock Chips Quickly

5 Tests To Identify If You Need New Windshield Wipers

Spring Car Tune Up Checklist

Make Your Vehicle Last Longer With Regular Servicing And Maintenance

Servicing Your Vehicle At The Dealership

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