Conventional wisdom seems to be that a “good driver” is someone who doesn’t get into car accidents. Fair enough; that’s obviously the most important part of it. But in actuality, that person is simply a “safe driver.” A good driver is someone who protects both themselves and their vehicle from harm, and a huge part of that is avoiding the small, everyday bad habits that damage a vehicle over time. Death by a thousand cuts, if you will.

Thanks to above average temperatures for Canada’s Prairie Region in Spring 2021, drivers in cities like Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg should be able to swap their winter tires for summer/all-season tires earlier than normal this year. According to the Farmer’s Almanac’s long-range weather forecast, the region is going to be: at least a degree warmer than … Continued

When you click on an article titled “12 Weird Things Mechanics Found During Service Appointments” you’re probably going in with the bar raised pretty high. At least, you should. The internet is weird on a good day, so when an article brands itself as weird, it better be able to back it up. Luckily for us, … Continued

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In just 5 minutes you’re going to get a full rundown of the best 2020 SUVs: which ones are the most affordable, which offer the best fuel economy, and which are the most fun-to-drive. It’s a competitive group this year with a lot of great options. Let’s go!

It probably won’t shock you to learn that parallel parking was named the number one cause of driver stress for 18-34 year-olds in a recent study. Thanks to new driver-assist technology like backup camera and collision warnings, most younger drivers simply don’t have the practice to nail down a specific parallel parking routine. It feels … Continued

The surprising answer is YES! If you are in need of a car but your bad credit history is leaving you stranded, there is good news for you. At My Ride, our goal is to provide financing to everyone, regardless of credit history. In addition to working with 16 different lenders, we also can provide … Continued

Before you start shopping for a vehicle, it’s a good idea to sit down and establish a budget. Determining how much money you can afford to spend on a car loan each month will help you make the right decision when it comes time to buy. In addition to things like insurance and total cost … Continued

Negative equity occurs when the value of the vehicle falls below the amount you owe on your current auto loan. For instance, if the remaining payments on your auto loan amount to $20,000 and your vehicle’s market value is $15,000, you have a negative equity of $5,000. This sticky situation is also referred to as … Continued