Idolizing Independent: Consumer Reports survey shows customers prefer independent shops vs. dealerships
Toronto, Ontario — A new Consumer Reports survey reveals that customers prefer independent shops over dealerships for automotive repairs. The survey–based on 10,973 responses from Consumer Reports members on 11,670 repairs at 36 auto repair chains, independent shops and dealerships–further revealed that Hyundai, Jeep and Kia scored lowest for overall customer satisfaction. The survey asked members to comment […]
Can You Jumpstart an Electric Vehicle?: Finding the LV Battery is the First Step
Understanding EV Batteries Before diving into the electric vehicle jumpstart process, it is essential to understand the different types of batteries used in EVs. EVs typically have two main types of batteries: the high-voltage (HV) battery and the low-voltage (LV) battery. The HV battery, or high-voltage battery, is the primary power source for the vehicle, […]
Overcoming Oil Leaks: Genesis, Kia recall 8,469 vehicles in Canada for fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Luxury automaker Genesis is recalling 2,943 copies of its three sedan models in Canada; while Kia is recalling 5,526 versions of its Stinger due to a fire risk. The recall is specifically for vehicles featuring a 3.3L twin-turbocharged V6 engine with a turbocharger oil-feed pipe that could potentially leak oil on hot […]