Driving Tips

While the new season does offer its charms – the changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice – it brings with it some unique driving challenges.

Read CARFAX Canada's maintenance guide and see the car maintenance checklist that keeps your car running smoothly.

You depend on your vehicle’s tires to get you to and from your destination. They are the parts that keep you stable, steady and moving out on the road so it makes sense that you should check on them regularly.

Halloween is an exciting time full of costumes and fun. Whether you’re driving or trick-or-treating here are CARFAX Canada’s tips to stay safe this spooky season!

A handy guide to help you pass the time when you're stuck in a traffic jam.

Road trips are a great way to explore some new places close by you've never seen before. A checklist to prepare your car for a long road trip.

Crank up the tunes, roll down the windows and enjoy the ride as we take you province to province with our guide of best Canadian road trips.

CARFAX Canada wants to help make your holiday season a little safer while your out on the snow and ice covered roads.

Canada is currently the world’s tenth largest auto producer, producing 2.1 million cars each year. There is a long history between Canada and the automobile, which has led to some interesting Canadian car facts!

What’s not to love about a road trip? It’s just you and your closest friends or family members out on the open road. Of course, it’s important that you bring along the right supplies and the right entertainment to make the endless hours fly by.

Through the years, a few bad habits have settled in here and there, and by now most of us could use a refresher course on defensive driving techniques and safe driving practices.

Here are some tips to prevent road rage and to help you stay calm.

Sudden downpours can be just as dangerous as icy roads. Heavy rainfall creates slick driving conditions with next to no visibility and this type of situation requires that a driver adjust their typical driving style.

Getting in a car accident is everyone’s worst fear while out on the road. Unfortunately, it’s a situation that does occur and it’s always good to know what you should do if it does happen to you.

Avoiding accidents is important to maintaining your car's resale value. With winter road conditions ahead, here are driving tips to avoid accidents.

What should be in my car's emergency kit? Every driver should have an emergency roadside kit in their vehicle so they’re always ready for car breakdowns or bad weather.

Driving in snow or on ice is something most Canadian drivers will face at some point in their driving careers. Knowing how to react quickly and correctly could mean the difference between a few scary seconds and a potential crash, and these tips can help prevent accidents.

Learn about reverse parking and other tips to help prevent damage in a public parking lot to maintain your car’s resale value.

Texting and driving is a major safety issue, but distracted driving is about more than just your phone.

Before you shift the car into drive, here are 10 tips to help you get the most out of your test drive.