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April 12, 2024 by Adam Malik EV buyers concerns grow beyond charging issues Image credit: Depositphotos.com As car buyers transition from gas-powered vehicles to battery electric, their satisfaction hinges increasingly on traditional factors such as quality and cost of ownership. The latest...

April 18, 2024 by Adam Malik Price tag continues to hold back potential EV buyers Financial barriers continue to play a crucial role in Canadians’ hesitation towards electric vehicle adoption, according to a recent study. The latest findings from the Car Ownership Index by Turo found that one...

April 11, 2024 by Adam Malik The biggest challenge for EVs is… Image credit: Depositphotos.com No matter the product, something that forces people to change their behaviours will be the toughest sell to the public, according to an automotive leader. Leila Afas, director of global public...

April 11, 2024 by Adam Malik March sales strong, just not as strong as desired Image credit: Depositphotos.com In what could be a sign that new vehicle sales might see their hot streak come to an end, March sales were underwhelming, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. While a 9.2...

April 10, 2024 by Adam Malik Why some won’t buy an EV High initial costs, range anxiety and lack of charging options are keeping many away from considering buy an electric vehicle, a recent survey found. A recent survey from Refused Car Finance found that 66 per cent of respondents in the...

A friend of mine, has 4 tesla's and also owns an automotive a/c shop. He rents them out as ubers and skip the dishes... lots of mileage put on these

March 28, 2024 by Adam Malik Canadians with EVs drive more than ICE drivers Image credit: Depositphotos.com It would appear that those with electric vehicles don’t have concerns about range, new data suggest. According to S&P Global Mobility’s analysis of the vehicle types that put up the...

Yes.. almost any small engine shop should be able to work on them. I believe there are new/used engines available, reasonably directly from Japan. We service a couple of these, that were imported. Quite unique

March 26, 2024 by Adam Malik Inflation’s impact on vehicle ownership Canadian millennials are being driven away from car ownership due to high costs Canadian millennials are increasingly being priced out of car ownership due to inflation, a recent study has revealed. Those being hit hardest...

March 14, 2024 by Adam Malik The 4 things needed to make the BEV goal a reality Image credit: Depositphotos.com The federal government’s mandate to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the light vehicle segment has many automotive professionals questioning the validity of...

March 19, 2024 by Adam Malik Quebec to phase out EV rebates Dealers association raises concern over incentive removal Image credit: Depositphotos.com Quebec will remove rebates for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2027. The provincial government said that they no longer need...

February 27, 2024 by Adam Malik VW engine coolant pump settlement approved Volkswagen has reached a settlement deal in Canada to resolve allegations of issues with primary engine coolant pumps in certain 2008-2021 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. The Saskatchewan Court approved a nationwide...

February 27, 2024 by Adam Malik How EVs will impact insurance rates Image credit: Depositphotos.com Canadian electric vehicle owners might face higher insurance premiums in the near future, according to a recent report by Morningstar DBRS. The shift from traditional gas-powered vehicles to...

February 21, 2024 by Adam Malik The roadside safety risk EVs pose A screengrab of a video from The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln showing a 2022 Rivian R1T truck crashing through a guardrail before being stopped by concrete barriers Recent crash tests...

so whatever you do, spray silicone spray all around the door seals... they will never stick, if you keep them coated.......

February 20, 2024 by Adam Malik Why average age will keep going up Image credit: Depositphotos.com While the automotive aftermarket will see a growing number of older vehicles in need of servicing, the overall lifespan of vehicles hasn’t been significantly altered following the depths of the...

I would scrape some of the rust off the surfaces and then paint some "Rust Converter" around the door and trailer mating surfaces(you have lots of rust building up). Use the foam strips like you have and then carry a can of silicone spray, and spray the foam seals quite often(especially after...

Image credit: Depositphotos.com Canadian vehicle preferences continued to trend toward light trucks over passenger cars in 2023. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the light truck segment outperformed passenger cars, with overall truck share breaking the 85 per cent mark for the...

February 14, 2024 by Adam Malik Year starts strong for new vehicle sales Image credit: Depositphotos.com New vehicle sales for January 2024 were the highest they’ve been in the last couple of years, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Year over year, the gain was about 15 per...

February 13, 2024 by Adam Malik The top vehicles for the money Image credit: Depositphotos.com A group has recently highlighted the top vehicles in each segment for the money they cost. And a new category has been added for the top plug-in hybrid vehicle. Honda and Kia each won four Best Car...