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Why right-to-repair legislation is important.

October 21, 2021 AutoNiche

Earlier this month, AutoNiche was featured in a CBC article about the right-to-repair legislation for the aftermarket automotive industry. While the concept of the right-to-repair isn’t new, the increase in […]

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Why do wheels need to be re-torqued?

July 29, 2021 AutoNiche

All wheels need to be tightened to a specific torque measurement. With modern cars, the tendency for the wheel nuts to back off is higher. That’s why wheel manufacturers recommend […]

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How To Get Rid of Musty Smell In Car (Facebook Live)

February 25, 2021 AutoNiche

Sometimes clients turn on the car’s air conditioner for the first time in a season and have a musty smell. Often, they ask how to get musty odor out of […]

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Cabin Air Filter Replacement (Facebook Live)

February 22, 2021 AutoNiche

Your car’s cabin air filter is responsible for filtering out air that is entering the cabin, just like its name! It filters out dust, debris particles, and it protects the […]

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Your vehicle’s A/C system isn’t just meant to keep you COLD

June 18, 2020 AutoNiche

There’s only 3 things your air conditioning system is responsible for… And it’s not to keep you cold. Before you search online ‘car air conditioner not working’, find out more […]

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What Mechanics Really Want You To Do (FB Live)

June 2, 2020 AutoNiche

Thinking of searching ‘mechanic near me’? Before you show up for that auto repair appointment, here are a few things your auto mechanic wants you to do when you drop […]

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Updating Your Engine’s Computer

August 31, 2016 AutoNiche

I’ll have to admit, cars’ touchscreen media/navigation units are pretty convenient. But, as you can imagine, those things are very expensive to replace! For example, a new unit for a […]

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Is Your Car Seat Installed Correctly?

July 31, 2016 AutoNiche

On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 a 2-year-old fell out of a vehicle that was travelling on a ramp on Toronto’s Don Valley Parkway. The rear passenger door opened while the vehicle was […]

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Towing A Stroller

June 30, 2016 AutoNiche

A YouTube video shows a woman on a scooter towing a baby carriage across a busy road. It’s earned comments along the lines of ‘most horrible parenting.’ Can you believe this video?! […]

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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CHANGE A SPARE TIRE?

May 31, 2016 AutoNiche

According to a recent Skills Canada survey, many Canadians don’t have practical, everyday skills. The survey results aren’t surprising to many of us in the skilled trades, we’ve long known that Canada […]

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