Car Tips for Drivers in the Kitchener Waterloo area

Driving through snow can be beautiful but unpredictable. If you’ve been behind the wheel long enough, especially during Canadian winters, you are familiar with the driving conditions. We’ve all been in unexpected situations where we could have used additional help. Here are a few essentials to keep in your vehicle during this winter! These tools will make it a lot easier to get out of most circumstances.

Ice capers and Shovel

Starting with the obvious yet very important, the ice scraper and snow brush. We’re always thankful to have those on hand, especially when getting off work and the car is enveloped in white fresh snow! Take it a step further and make sure you keep a shovel in your car. It can be a small or medium shovel, whatever you can make room for. Having a handy shovel will get you out of many predicaments during winter months!

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It’s that time of the year Canada, bring out your coats and boots. Winter is here! As we get ourselves ready for winter, it’s important to also get your vehicle prepared. With winter comes various driving condition which are dangerous and need to be taken seriously.

Get your vehicle ready

Make sure to start the season of right by getting your car serviced. It’s vital for your vehicle to be in top condition, especially during winter months. Isn’t it the worse when the car breaks down during a storm? Prepare ahead of time and avoid getting stuck in situation that are less than desirable.

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Many articles online would suggest buying a self-driving car is the recommended thing to do. Advising on its benefits and safety features. We were curious if that’s actually the case for many car owners. As you know, many car companies are coming up with their own version of a self-driving cars and as a result, the market is more competitive and more affordable. Would that be enough to convince the daily commuter?

We recently took a look at a consumer reports survey that asked consumers whether they would prefer additional safety features or a self-driving car. (Before you continue reading, which of the two would you personally prefer?) The majority of consumers who took part of this specific survey opted for additional safety features over a self-driving car. Most specifically, they voted for a backup camera and blind spot warning indicator as their safety feature of choice!

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Over the years, electric and hybrid vehicles have increased in demand. Did you know that Volvo has pledge to go fully electric by year 2025? More and more luxury car companies are also providing options to go electric. This is definitely not a trend, it’s the future and we are so excited about it. The biggest selling point of electric cars is how great their fuel economy is! In the past, many car companies have overlooked the vehicle’s performance and style by going electric. Because the market has grown significantly, car companies are competing with each other by offering superior interior and exterior features. Here are a few luxurious electric car to consider if you are in the market:

Jaguar I-Pace

This is Jaguar’s first all electric SUV, featuring a pure Electric Battery Vehicle providing the same exhilarating Jaguar experience! A top contender and rival of Tesla! Featuring exciting acceleration and handling that is powered by two electric motors located on each axle. A combined of 394 bhp and 514 lb ft of torque. This model offers luxury and style like you’d expect from Jaguar.

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Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet. These long time leaders have been producing and designing vehicles for over decades. We are all very familiar with these brands. We’ve heard good and bad things on certain models. The questions is, which ones made the cut? Which vehicle models impressed Canada? In no particular order, here are some of Canada’s most popular vehicles, 2018 edition!

Ford F-Series

Did you know the Ford F-Series is Canada’s best selling car since 2009? At the end of 2018, this vehicle will complete it’s 10th consecutive year as Canada’s best selling car. Quite the title!

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