January 30, 2008: By Jim Kerr Every January, I receive many calls, letters and e-mails from drivers concerned about the lack of interior heat in their vehicle. Sometimes there is a problem, but often the lack of interior heat is a result of changes in vehicle design. Let's look at what has changed. To warm the interior of a vehicle, hot coolant from the engine is pumped through the heater core. The heater fa... Read Article

December 12, 2007: By Jim Kerr From coast to coast, winter's icy blast has left vehicles sliding off roads, into light poles and unfortunately into other vehicles. Some vehicles manage to stay in control much better than others. Part of it could be driver skill, but the vehicle you are driving also makes a big difference. Let's take a look at what can make the difference between staying between the ditches and be... Read Article

February 28, 2007: By Jim Kerr Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Slippery roads, tons of snow and poor visibility have made driving this winter especially challenging. Vehicle rollovers have been frequent as drivers attempt to stay out of the ditch. If a vehicle is out of control and you try to steer it back onto the road quickly when deep snow is pulling the vehicle into the ditch, you stand a good chance of rolling.... Read Article

February 14, 2007: By Jim Kerr Vehicles get dirty, and no one likes to drive a dirty vehicle. That's why car washes do such a good business. Pick any sunny Saturday or Sunday and you will find a long line-up at most car washes. After all, a vehicle is an expensive object, and caring for that vehicle will help it last longer - plus it just looks better! But how do you keep your vehicle clean in winter? Many of ... Read Article

January 17, 2007: By Jim Kerr There is a lot of interest in diesel powered vehicles right now, probably due to higher fuel prices and the higher efficiency of diesel engines. One of the concerns for many drivers new to diesel vehicles is cold weather driveability. Will they start fine? Will they produce heat? Are they a good winter vehicle? The answer to all three of these questions is "YES". Let's see what the ... Read Article

October 4, 2006: By Jim Kerr Cold weather will soon be upon us again and it is time to think of how our tires will fare this winter. If you have performance tires on your vehicle, then icy roads and snow will present difficulties. These tires are designed for handling on dry pavement and the ability to provide fair traction on wet roads. All season tires are found on many vehicles as original equipment. These t... Read Article

February 8, 2006: By Jim Kerr Tis the season when our vehicles start to shake and shimmy. No, it's not the latest dance - it's something out of balance or out of alignment on your vehicle. Rough winter roads, slushy snow and cold weather all create conditions where problems occur more frequently. Often, city drivers may not notice a problem for many days. Then they drive the vehicle at highway speed and it begin... Read Article

January 4, 2006: by Jim Kerr Cold winter evenings, long winter nights, and bone chilling wind chills make curling up with a blanket and warm drink very appealing. Unfortunately, your vehicle doesn't have that option. Many of them sit outside, waiting in the cold to be called into service at a moment's notice. While most of the time, everything works fine, occasionally they just don't start. Click to learn mo... Read Article

December 1, 2004: by Jim Kerr If you haven't seen snow yet, it will soon be here. Roads are cold and slick. Traction is poor and many accidents occur. Perhaps the biggest factor in keeping your car on the road, besides slowing down, is having good tires on your car. Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread. Click image to enlarge The minimum safe tread depth for any tire is 2/32 of an inch. At this point, raised rubber... Read Article

October 22, 2003: by Jim Kerr As we enjoy the beautiful warm days of Fall it's difficult to think of the cold winter ahead, but soon the snow will fly. Snowy roads make for poor traction and until drivers get used to it again, there will be a rash of fender benders. Most of these accidents could be avoided by driving slower, attentive driving, and the right tires. The right tires. For winter driving, the opti... Read Article

March 3, 2003: by Jim Kerr Canada has been blessed with another of winter's icy blasts. It may make us hardier individuals, but it does little to help our vehicles start and run. When the temperature drops to bone chilling levels, metal parts break like glass, rubber stiffens and cracks, and plastic may turn into expensive jig saw puzzles with even the smallest blow. Here are a few tips to get you going, and ... Read Article

February 5, 2003: Your battery is only one small part of your vehicle, but nothing else has a harder job to do during cold weather. A good battery will supply power to crank over a frozen engine with ease. A poor battery doesn't survive long in our winter climate, but even good batteries can become weak and need a little extra care. Here are some tips to keep your battery doing its job when the temperature plummets... Read Article

November 13, 2002: by Jim Kerr Winter weather will soon be upon us, and with it come all the Tune-Up promotions. In case you hadn't noticed, regular vehicle tune-ups are almost a thing of the past. Manufacturers are building better vehicles, emissions regulations have changed service intervals, and we are bombarded with new vehicle information promoting less service requirements such as 160,000-km spark plug chan... Read Article