Let’s talk about the least-favourite part of any Canadian road trip, commute, or even grocery run: the gas station. Watching that number on the pump spin faster than a slot machine (and feeling just as unlucky) is a national frustration. With gas prices in Canada feeling like a rollercoaster that only goes up, it’s easy … Read more
Here’s a scenario no Canadian wants to be in: it’s -25°C, it’s dark, you’re on a quiet highway between towns, and your car just died. There’s no warning, just a sudden loss of power, and now you’re coasting to a stop on a snowy shoulder. Your phone has one bar of service, maybe. In most … Read more
Your car is always talking to you. The problem is, it doesn’t speak English. It speaks in a series of clunks, squeals, hisses, and grinds. As drivers, we get very good at ignoring them, turning up the radio just a little bit louder, and hoping it’s “just a noise.” But here’s the no-nonsense truth: a … Read more
It’s that time of year. The first real cold snap hits, the morning news is full of “snowfall warnings,” and that annual Canadian debate starts in your head: “Are my all-season tires really that bad? Surely I can get one more winter out of them.” We’ve all been there, trying to avoid the cost and … Read more
Let’s be honest, nobody enjoys seeing that mysterious “check engine” light pop up during the morning commute. It’s a universal symbol for “this is going to be expensive,” and it always seems to happen at the worst possible time. Owning a car in Canada is a necessity, but it often feels like a full-time job … Read more