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How To Jump-Start A Car
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 […]
Top 10 Items to Keep in Your Vehicle
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 […]
Summer Lovin’ Your Vehicle
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! […]
A/C Summer Check-list
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 […]
Colour Coding – Indicator Lights vs Warning Lights
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 […]
Maximize Your Trade Value
In today’s aggressive used vehicle market, every customer wants 100% value in exchange for their hard-earned money. Rightfully so. Here are a few pointers to help ensure you are getting every penny. A clean and tidy interior will speak volumes to the person doing the appraisal. Try and remove odors from the vehicle (smoke, pets, food, sports gear smells, etc.) […]
Non-Car People Asking Car People Questions - Welcome!
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 […]