Canadian Tire promotes its auto service centres as "Canada's Garage," but a Newfoundland man says his experience is a warning ...

Prevalence: Many drivers resort to zip ties as a quick solution to keep their vehicles operational without incurring high repair costs. Efficacy: While zip ties can provide a temporary hold, they ...

A Canadian Tire customer in Newfoundland says a routine oil change led to a highway emergency, after staff replaced bolts ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I’ve been a fan for years. I had a great 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, which I always had serviced at a local muffler/repair shop. Last year, I gave the car to my daughter in Michigan.

It is deceptively easy, but usually very expensive, to junk plastic car parts when they are damaged in crashes. Zip off that damaged bumper bar, side mirror or headlamp and bolt on a fresh one.