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Recently many customers have been asking about the cost associated with the colors of their vehicle, so i decided to do a quick write up about it!

AutoBuddy Greetings, fellow drivers and car enthusiasts! Today, let's delve into the fascinating world of vehicle colors and the art of navigating body shop repairs without a hitch. Picture this as your go-to handbook for ensuring a smooth ride through the repair process.

- SAFE DRIVING. Vehicle collisions are on the rise in Canada according to the Allstate Canada Safe Driving Study. In 2019, almost 2,000 people died as a result of motor vehicle collisions. If you’re an experienced driver with a good driving record, what does defensive driving mean to you? How many of these safe driving tips do you follow?

A subscription fee for your Heated Seats? Do you need that heated steering wheel for your winter trips?

What do you guys think? Good Idea Or Great Idea?

BMW wants customers to pay a subscription fee to use features the car already has installed, like a heated steering wheel or adaptive cruise control BMW's new setup is similar to Tesla's, which famously offers over-the-air updates for customers long after purchase.

Cars are designed to DRIVE! If you are staying home and practicing social distancing your vehicle may be sitting for longer then usual. There are a few simple vehicle-care techniques for us to remember when we may not be driving or driving infrequently. The longer a vehicle sits unused, the more likely it is to develop issues. By taking a few key steps, drivers can keep their cars running smoothly.

"An investment in the future," Elon musk reports that self-driving feature will be presented as a subscription model based option. Will you be subscribing? How important is self driving to your future?

Tesla's 'full self-driving' feature is coming in subscription form During its Q1 2020 earnings on Wednesday, Tesla revealed that the "Full Self-Driving" system will be available as a monthly subscription later this year.

If your car has been sitting around for a while and hasn't been used much during these COVID-19 days, here is an article on what you can expect from your car and a few tips on what you can do.

Troubleshooter: What can you expect if your car sat for a while?

Location, location, location! Help us locate the nearest shop for your repair. There is always a shop that can provide to your needs. If it’s a shop with a contact-less approach, there’s one near you! What are some of your favourite shops in your area? Tag them below!

Car repairs and maintenance don’t always need to be taken to a shop. D.I.Y. repairs can easily be done in your own garage. With a simple tool kit you can save your self some time and money. Check out our story for some other helpful hints on D.I.Y. practices. What are you trying to fix today?

Stepping into a taxi cab/Lyft/Uber may not feel the same for some time. Not only is it important to protect passengers but companies need to do more to protect their drivers. Are they doing enough? What are some protective measures you’d like to see the next time you hail a ride?

Uber and Lyft drivers: Give us safety gear to protect us from COVID-19 Drivers demand the ride-hail companies follow the Los Angeles mayor's protection order and supply them with face masks and sanitizing equipment.

Not using your car? ICBC is offering a bit of a break to drivers and waiving cancellation fees.

ICBC waiving cancellation, re-plating fees for savings during pandemic - NEWS 1130 ICBC introduced measures Thursday to help save customers money during the pandemic.

We didn’t have to look too far before finding someone in the industry giving a helping hand. It’s great to see healthcare, auto, and tech come together to support each other in these times.

Doctor and auto repair shop collaborate to make new tool for health-care workers An Ontario emergency room doctor is harnessing the power of team work and creativity to keep his colleagues safe from COVID-19.

ILLEGAL OR LEGAL. Japan has recently made it legal for car companies such as Lexus to start manufacturing side cameras instead of mirrors on their cars. With the recent change in the US for side camera testing, should Canada be looking to make the same legislation change as well, and begin testing? What are the benefits?

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