Ownership and Repair

Car shopping can be an exciting experience, but it can also be a stressful negotiation process when it comes to understanding complex consumer incentives, hidden fees and overall pricing structure that should be properly explained before you buy. It should also go without saying to always be ...

Awful smells often find their way into your car's interior and covering them up with air fresheners is not the best solution. Many drivers and passengers spend hours each day commuting inside their vehicles and these nasty smells can quickly come from almost anything including food and drinks ...

"Just reset it." This is a request that is heard far too often in automotive service and repair facilities. Whether a vehicle is in for maintenance, or one of a plethora of warning lights has appeared on the dash, it seems the video game era mentality of just hitting restart has spilled over into ...

The Ottawa-based boutique technology firm Lixar IT Inc. recently developed an interesting bit of software for Delphi Automotive, which unfortunately won't be getting into the hands of us Canadians just yet. Partnering with Verizon Wireless, Delphi's new Vehicle Diagnostics product allows drivers ...

A new survey by AutoMD.com finds car owners trust independent shops over dealerships when it comes to vehicle repairs. The site surveyed 3,000 owners online between November 2 and December 12, 2012, and 80 per cent of the respondents said they felt they had been overcharged for repairs at a ...

Are you and your vehicle prepared for the slippery winter roads ahead? As Canadian driver's, we face some of the worst weather conditions during the winter months. Here at Autoblog Canada, we decided to compile and share our Top 10 list of must haves for the wet, cold and snowy season quickly ...

If you're a regular Autoblog reader, than there's a very good chance you're passionate about cars. You also know that proper oil maintenance is the key to long-lasting performance, but how well do you know your oil? In an effort to continue providing fans with expert motor oil advice, Pennzoil ...

There are plenty of lists on which consumers love to see their vehicles, but the Insurance Bureau of Canada's (IBC) Most Stolen Cars is not one of them. Contrary to what most consumers think, many of the most frequently stolen vehicles in Canada are actually showing up in the local market and ...

While no one on the Autoblog Canada staff requires handicapped parking, we know people who do. Seeing perfectly able-bodied people stroll from their illegally-parked cars into a building is infuriating. But, instead of creating all kinds of drama, many confront these folks. Two reporters for the ...

As much as we all love our cars, they can quickly become frustrating and expensive headaches when things break. That's why it's vital to have a reputable auto mechanic or dealership on-hand that you can totally trust. We often rely on their professional advice and service to maintain our vehicles ...