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Ten years of GM's OnStar

By Jim Kerr

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GM's 2009 Two-Mode Sierra and Silverado Hybrids

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September 24, 2008: By Jim Kerr The other day, a friend asked me about checking the engine oil level on a vehicle. This is a simple task, but it was then that I realized there is a whole generation of drivers out there who have grown up with vehicles that were fuel injected and didn't need as much service work as their predecessors. Lift the hood of many vehicles and all you see are plastic covers. Even under the ... Read Article

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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid

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Honda's liquid spare tire

September 17, 2008: By Jim Kerr When was the last time you had a flat tire? I remember mine - it was 1995. I had picked up a nail in the tire on the way to work and could hear it hissing when I parked the vehicle. Fortunately, I could drive it slowly a few blocks to the tire shop to have it fixed. I didn't have to use the spare tire, dig out a jack or get my hands dirty. Flat tires are a relatively uncommon oc... Read Article

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Battery life

September 10, 2008: By Jim Kerr The sun drops below the horizon earlier every day now, and we will soon start driving to work in the mornings in the dark. We may not want to think about it, but a Canadian winter is coming again. In the winter, vehicle batteries must provide maximum power to start our vehicles, while at the same time, their ability to provide that power is restricted by the cold outside temperature... Read Article

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2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD - Part One

August 28, 2008: Read Article

Cleaning your vehicle

August 27, 2008: By Jim Kerr Summer is a great time to take a trip to a local lake, a nearby park or even across the country. Unfortunately, summertime is also when all the bugs come out, and it always seems that more than my share of them are attracted to the front of my car. Maybe you have had the same experience, and have struggled to get that vehicle clean again after you return home. I have learned th... Read Article

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2008 Saturn Astra XR four-door

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Gasoline

August 20, 2008: By Jim Kerr Are all gasolines equal? Is PetroCanada better than Esso? Is Sunoco better than Shell? If I buy gasoline at the local discount outlet, will I be saving money? These are difficult questions to answer, as gasoline is not a fixed blend of chemicals. Gasoline is blended for different temperatures, altitudes and environmental situations. Perhaps you have seen the advertisements on TV wh... Read Article

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2008 Acura TL Type-S

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2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited

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2008 Porsche Cayman

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Tire shake

July 30, 2008: By Jim Kerr My truck began to shake last week. It started out as a minor tremor but quickly became more pronounced over the next couple days. Around the block it wasn't bad. At about 45 km/h it started to become fairly noticeable and continued to increase as speed went up to about 100 km/h. Above that, the shake actually started to smooth out. Initially, I thought perhaps I had some mud in ... Read Article

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2008 Mazda MX-5 GT PRHT

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Tips on tire inflation

July 16, 2008: By Jim Kerr The higher price of fuel and air travel means many families are more likely to drive this Summer than fly. The distance we travel on holidays may also be less, but it's still very important to ensure the safety of the vehicle we're travelling in. Tires are one of those critical safety items and one we should all check frequently. Martin Cousineau, Product Service Manager of Co... Read Article

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Diesel update - BlueTec and AdBlue

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2008 Mazda B4000 Cab Plus 4x4

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How to recognize a quality repair shop

June 25, 2008: By Jim Kerr Vehicle repairs are a big hassle. You need to drop your vehicle off at the repair shop, get a ride to work or home, get a ride back again when it is repaired, and in the meantime you probably don't have a vehicle to run necessary errands. Then there is the cost of repairs. Did they charge too much? Did they repair it correctly? Can I rely on their service? Eliminating much of the f... Read Article

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Ten years of GM's OnStar

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GM's 2009 Two-Mode Sierra and Silverado Hybrids

2008 Lexus IS F

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS

2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP

2008 Porsche Boxster

Checking engine oil levels

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda's liquid spare tire

Battery life

2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD - Part One

Cleaning your vehicle

2008 Saturn Astra XR four-door

Gasoline

2008 Acura TL Type-S

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited

2008 Porsche Cayman

Tire shake

2008 Mazda MX-5 GT PRHT

Tips on tire inflation

Diesel update - BlueTec and AdBlue

2008 Mazda B4000 Cab Plus 4x4

How to recognize a quality repair shop

2008 Nissan Rogue SL AWD

2008 Ford Taurus X Limited

GM's Two-Mode hybrid

2008 Porsche Cayenne S

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