You & I are on the same page. "Should" last five years, but other than marketing hype, there's a shortage of evidence. And a $1k coating that still requires me to "wax" every year isn't worth it to...
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You & I are on the same page. "Should" last five years, but other than marketing hype, there's a shortage of evidence. And a $1k coating that still requires me to "wax" every year isn't worth it to...
I'd love to hear from people who've had this (or a similar higher-end ceramic coating) for a couple of years or more, and get their opinions on longevity. While they always look awesome right out of...
This Wheels.ca article may shed some light: https://www.wheels.ca/news/the-new-way-to-protect-your-paint-in-the-winter/
<TL;DR version>: Similar to the ceramic coating we hear a lot about.
Brad.
A few days seems a little extreme. But most mid-grade or better code readers can tell you the readiness status. When you clear the codes, that also clears the readiness status flags. In order to pass...
Notice when you renew your plates there's a spot to put in the odo reading. If/when you went to sell or trade, the "used car package" lists the annual mileages for the renewals. And there are some...
Yup, my Blackvue would do that to my Jeep after about three full days of sitting, less in the really cold weather. I have one of the battery-savers but I had the cut-off set lower than the Jeep...
As much as it pains me to say so as a amateur mechanic/DIYer myself, sometimes a trip to the dealer or a trusted specialty mechanic is worth the extra money you're going to throw at them. Glad it...
That's about a typical oil change price when it includes the inspection.
You shouldn't be losing coolant. Define "low". Just a bit low in the overflow reservoir, or do you have to keep topping up...
No "Check Engine" light? Maybe get a code scanner to see if you're throwing codes (though curious that the light wouldn't come on).
https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/collections/dash-cam-cables-clips-hardwiring-kits/products/power-magic-pro-blackvue
That will work for you. If you need mini-USB out, use this one:
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When you decide you want to take it to the next level, look around for AutoCross (aka Autoslalom) opportunities in the Toronto area. There are a couple of clubs that run events through the year...
Experiment with, and perfect using the parking brake as your "Hill Hold". It takes a bit of practice to get right, but once you master it you can keep one foot on the clutch, one on the gas, and use...
Do you have the keyless entry/exit?
I went through this myself just recently with our 2014 3 GT. Wife was complaining that her fob was becoming non-functional, and died completely pretty quickly...
I went through this a few years ago, pondering buying & repairing a written-off car. The problem is that if the insurance company writes it off, it's entered into the licensing system as "salvage"...
I'd be curious to hear from people without financial interest on the actual benefits of this "ceramic coating" thing. I can read Marketing bafflegab as well as the next guy, but some real thoughts on...
I've had to have several windshields replaced over the years for various reasons, and in every case I could deal directly with a windshield shop and pay *less* than what my deductible would be...
By "USB Route", you mean plug into the USB port on the car's audio system? That's probably going to be pushing it a bit. Check your camera's specs to see what the current demand is. Your stereo's...
20,000km left on your current set is a year for "average" drivers. You probably have months of life left, so I wouldn't be in a huge rush. Unless you're getting vibration, noise or having trouble...
Call the service counter, explain you've only had the car a very short time, and see if you can get them to have you in for a quick code scan. If it looks like something actually needs to be fixed,...
2014 GT. In addition to the normal key fob functions, this also has the passive entry/exit with auto-lock (locks when you walk away from the vehicle) and the unlock button on the two doors. Wife was...
There were a series of news articles about this very subject in the Ottawa area just recently. Mostly related to people getting towed from the Ontario side to the Quebec side, but generally related...
My wife was at our local dealership the other day with our 3, and asked (again) about making an appointment for her Mom's CX-5 for the recall (she's 86, so we do all car-related stuff).
So the deal...
If you're at highway speed and hear the noise, and then (gently!) sway the steering back and forth, does the noise come & go, or change? Sounds almost like classic bearing noise to me in one or more...
Road Kill needs to have some "prep work" done to it *very* quickly (like, within hours or even quicker) to prevent the whole thing from going to waste. I won't go into detail to protect the...
You could tell the insurance company about your upgrades, and they may factor that into what they'll pay you. It definitely won't be anywhere near 100%, but at least you'll save yourself the hassle...