Car values have changed a lot in the last two years, in a downward direction. One of the affects of this decrease in value has been a very noticeable increase in the number of cars that are written off because … Continue reading
Buying a Used Car after Yours has been Written Off
December 21st, 2010The Calm Driving Professional
November 16th, 2010
I always pay attention to driver behavior as I drive. In general the drivers making the smoother, quieter lane changes and adjustments certainly seem safer and with lights and traffic don’t seem to lose much time to the jumpier drivers. … Continue reading
All Season Tires? Sort of, but Winter Tires will Surprise You
November 9th, 2010
It doesn’t snow much in Vancouver, so why would you need snow tires? The first thing to change in your thinking is the description of the tire. Ten years ago tire manufacturers made snow tires, with heavy tread to grip … Continue reading
Shocking Texting Accident Statistics
November 2nd, 2010
Confessions of an Auto Body Repair Shop Owner I drive an average distance each year, perhaps 25,000 to 30,000 kilometers, and I have the same experiences on the road as most other drivers. My attitude toward these experiences, however, is … Continue reading
Quality Autobody Repair Costs Demystified
November 1st, 2010
The cost of auto body repairs surprises almost everyone. After close to 30 years in the industry I still share in this surprise more often than I would have thought. There are many reasons why repairs cost so much and … Continue reading



