Car Care

A little know-how goes a long way. The guides below cover the everyday maintenance that saves you money, keeps you safe, and helps your vehicle last — no jargon, no upselling, just the same honest advice we’d give a neighbour.

• Featured: The 100,000 km service — why a coolant flush and a transmission service at 100,000 km are two of the smartest things you can do for your vehicle.
• How often should you change your oil? — cutting through the myths on oil change intervals for modern vehicles.
• 6 warning signs your brakes need attention — what squealing, pulsing, and pulling are really telling you.
• What your check-engine light is telling you — when to worry, when to book, and why “just clear the code” isn’t a fix.
• Car battery care in an Ontario winter — how to keep a weak battery from leaving you stranded in the cold.
• A simple guide to your car’s fluids — what each one does and how often it needs attention.