Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving in Nova Scotia

Driving on icy and snowy roads during the winter is all but guaranteed in Nova Scotia. Most people living in snowy areas understand that if a car is exposed to a lot of snow, its efficiency, grip, and safety will be affected. Being well-prepared for this challenging terrain involves taking the necessary precautions to protect […]

Canada's picturesque winters aren't merely for snowball fights and ice skating; they also present a unique challenge for drivers. This brings us to a pivotal question: What type of tires are best suited for our fluctuating seasons? Let's delve into the intricacies of All-Season, All-Weather, and Winter tires and shed some light on this matter […]

No one wants to deal with their car not starting.  It’s never convenient.  But, if you know what to do, you can get yourself back on the road in no time.   Here’s how to jump-start a car: Park the charging vehicle closely to the vehicle with the battery so the cables can reach to both cars […]

When it comes to your vehicle, let talk about preparing for the worst but hoping for the best.  Even with good maintenance and proper care for your vehicle, practicing good driving and following the rules; there is always the chance that something may happen to your vehicle.  As the Boy Scouts say, “always be prepared”, we […]

We are deep into Summer Road Trip Season! If you haven’t Summer-ized your vehicle, here are 6 tips on where to start.   Tip #1: Get your oil and oil filter changed.  A clean filter means more material gets picked up. More material getting picked up means cleaner oil. Cleaner oil means a healthier, happier engine! […]

Summer is here and the bubble is back, it’s road trip season!  However, many drivers don’t think about checking the air conditioning in their car before the weather heats up. Do you blast the A/C and nothing but warm air comes out? Or cool air?  Or smelly air?  This is your air conditioning system telling you it may […]

Did you know the lights on your vehicles dash are colour-coded for a reason?   It is important that you know the difference between indicator lights and warning lights and that’s why they are colour-coded.   Indicator lights appear lighter in colour (yellow, blue, green, white) and appear often simply for information, confirming an action […]

Hey, Mike Morin here!   You may know me as the Sales Manager of Anchor Toyota, but I’d like to let you in on a little bit more.  I am a Dad, to Kaileigh, Tristan and Sophie, the three most amazing kids, plus a dog named Duke!  I was raised with old school values and I am […]