Toyota Canada Recalls 28,000 Vehicles Over Transmission Flaw: Wheels May Continue to Move While Vehicle in Neutral
In late February, Toyota Canada issued a recall for approximately 28,000 vehicles due to a transmission flaw. This flaw poses a potential safety risk as it may cause the wheels to continue moving even when the vehicle is in neutral. As a responsible automaker, Toyota is taking swift action to address this issue and ensure […]
Nighttime Nightmare
I live in the country where there are no street lights and visibility is low when driving at night. Earlier this summer I was driving down a back road around 10pm when out of nowhere there was parked black car in the middle of the road right in front of me. I had to slam […]
Blind Spot Blunder
I had just gotten a brand new car that had a built in blind spot detection system. I loved this feature of the car because it made me feel even safer when driving, but eventually it turned me into a lazy driver. I got so used to relying on the blind spot detection system that […]
Items To Keep In Your Car Emergency Kit
You can never be too prepared in the case of a vehicle collision. When it comes to driving, you should always expect the unexpected, and prepare in advance to handle any emergency situation that you may encounter. There are several emergency items you may not have thought of that would be very useful during a […]
Long Weekend Driving Do’s And Don’ts
As exciting as the long weekend is, it can be a risky time for drivers. Cottage country, heavy traffic and hot weather are all components of the long weekend that drivers should be made aware of. Follow these long weekend do’s and don’ts to make for a safe and happy long weekend!
What To Do If Your Car Catches Fire
Dealing with vehicle collisions and repairs are typically seen as less-than-ideal for most drivers, but a vehicle catching on fire would be a nightmare for all. Although car fires may not be an issue encountered in your day-to-day life, you should stay prepared nevertheless, as car fires can be scary, overwhelming and most importantly dangerous. […]
Cracked Windshield Catastrophe
My friend went on vacation and rented a car for the week. Right after leaving the rental shop he noticed a small crack at the bottom of the windshield. The car ended up working fine but when he went to return the car, the rental company charged him for the cracked windshield which he was […]
A Lucky Lesson Learned
One day last winter when I was driving home from work, I got a call on my cellphone. Without hesitation, I went to pick up my phone as I always did, thinking nothing of it. I thought that if I quickly put the call on speaker phone I wouldn’t be distracted, but I was wrong. […]
Colliding with High Riders: Dealing with Impaired Drivers
Whether it is a holiday or any given day of the week, the risks associated with impaired drivers remain hazardous across Canadian roads. While the dangers of alcohol-impaired driving are well known, Canadians are often less aware of the dangers posed by other substances, particularly marijuana. “Since the legalization of cannabis in 2018, some Canadians […]
Consumer’s Guide to Collision Repair: Everything You Need to Know for A Smooth Ride
With approximately 300,000 reported cases of vehicle collisions in Canada each year, The Collision Repair Bureau is thrilled to announce the launch of the Consumer’s Guide to Collision Repair, a one-stop resource to help make the lives of vehicle collision victims as easy as possible. Statistics show that the average Canadian driver will be in […]