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Lai, Eric
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Jul 23, 2010
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Lying down in car puts you in legal hot seat
Jul 02, 2010
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Several ways to make claim against cyclist in at-fault accident
Jun 24, 2010
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Oil changes: who’s right – automaker or dealer?
Jun 18, 2010
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You can mix mineral and synthetic oil, says company expert
Jun 11, 2010
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Amateur radio operators exempt from hands-free law
Jun 04, 2010
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Sub-50 cc bikes only ones banned from expressways
May 21, 2010
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Charges likely for using hand-held Dictaphone in car
May 14, 2010
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Gift of imported car allowed once a year within family
May 07, 2010
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Lapse in insurance won’t result in higher rates, ruling says
Apr 30, 2010
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What to do when traffic traps ambulance or fire truck
Apr 23, 2010
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American taking gift car to U.S. faces hurdles
Apr 09, 2010
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Vehicle safety inspections could stop illegal mods
Apr 02, 2010
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When is a left turn against a red light legal?
Mar 26, 2010
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Some insurers may refuse to cover older used vehicle
Mar 13, 2010
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Might recover costs in case of old tie rods passed off as new
Mar 06, 2010
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GPS unit is only an aid, it's up to driver to choose
Feb 20, 2010
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Ethics quiz: What's right thing to do in these cases?
Feb 13, 2010
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Don't pour water on frigid windshield
Feb 06, 2010
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Most gas has enough ethanol to act as gas-line antifreeze
Dec 28, 2009
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Hiring a pro to beat a traffic ticket has merit
Dec 12, 2009
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Vehicle history reports prove to be good resource
Nov 21, 2009
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Gas at independents differs from branded fuel
Nov 14, 2009
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Wide price gap for premium gas among stations
Nov 07, 2009
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`Safety-certified' tires not guaranteed to last
Oct 24, 2009
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Toronto Police answer queries on airbags, cycling and motorhomes
Oct 17, 2009
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Repairs after car accident reduce value, reader fears
Oct 03, 2009
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Prosecutors will often nix charges
Sep 26, 2009
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Various rules apply to offences at rail crossings
Sep 19, 2009
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Red-light camera tickets do not affect Ontario insurance rating
Sep 12, 2009
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Can I sit in the camper while it's being towed?
Aug 15, 2009
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Snowbird must have car registered in Ontario
Aug 08, 2009
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Long idling wastes fuel, pollutes air and oil
Jul 25, 2009
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Propane auto that failed Drive Clean can be fixed at shop of choice
Jul 11, 2009
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Tires should have been in the contract
Jun 20, 2009
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Your cash is refunded if you win an appeal
Jun 13, 2009
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Both driver, owner liable if vehicle loses wheel
Jun 13, 2009
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Tow driver wrong to transport damaged bike to lot
Jun 06, 2009
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Car rental ordeal ends with a release of cash
Jun 05, 2009
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Demerit points remain 2 years from date of offence
May 23, 2009
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Ontario tax rebates for many alternative fuel vehicles
Apr 25, 2009
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Drive Clean conditional passes are unlimited
Apr 18, 2009
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Mudguards needed by law
Apr 11, 2009
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Who should pay for my unfair $118 tow charge?
Apr 04, 2009
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When is it illegal to wash your car?
Mar 07, 2009
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What if a car maker goes bankrupt?
Feb 28, 2009
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Registering a used car
Dec 06, 2008
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Some pros and cons of buying a police cruiser
Nov 22, 2008
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Cyclists can't rack up demerit points
Nov 15, 2008
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Pros and cons of propane
Oct 04, 2008
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`Tax on tax' issue explained
Sep 20, 2008
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Pulling `doughnuts' on private land may be a crime
Sep 13, 2008
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Breaking glass in crash vehicle brings own risks
Aug 30, 2008
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Does mirror adjustment to fix blind spot work?
Aug 23, 2008
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Vehicles must be 30 years old for historic plate designation
Aug 16, 2008
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G and M licences can be renewed from out of province
Jul 19, 2008
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Hybrids and gas-electrics exempt from Drive Clean
Jul 12, 2008
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Gas retailers offer some relief from price pain
Jul 05, 2008
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GPS units blocking car windshield illegal, law says
Jun 14, 2008
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Natural gas yields considerable savings
Jun 07, 2008
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Cordless impact wrenches vs. air tools
May 17, 2008
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Left-turner faces onus since there's always choice
May 10, 2008
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Difference of $8,500 in estimates doesn't add up
May 03, 2008
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Amber signals more visible, should be mandatory
Apr 12, 2008
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Law protecting emergency road personnel 5 years old
Mar 22, 2008
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Mods for racetrack threaten insurance
Mar 15, 2008
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Recourse if you bought a dud used car
Mar 15, 2008
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Temporary plate offered for estate sale
Mar 08, 2008
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Daytime running lights not enough in low visibility
Feb 23, 2008
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Very loud mufflers, HID lights annoy reader
Feb 16, 2008
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Isopropyl alcohol good de-icer, methanol more potent
Jan 26, 2008
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Most personal plates must be returned to ministry
Jan 12, 2008
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Labour isn't free with parts changes
Jan 12, 2008
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Vision tests mandatory for drivers over 80
Dec 29, 2007
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Rustproofing can help Saturn Ion
Dec 22, 2007
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My used BMW a 'flood car'
Dec 01, 2007
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Mice moved into Highlander
Dec 01, 2007
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Province sets rules to determine crash fault
Nov 24, 2007
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Ohio Acura dealer cancelled sale
Nov 24, 2007
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Charge, warn or ignore: it's police officer's call
Nov 10, 2007
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Warranty covers Saab sludge problem
Nov 03, 2007
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Roundabouts are like traffic circles, but better
Oct 27, 2007
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Correct gear oil used in Xterra: Nissan
Oct 13, 2007
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Odometer dies at 299,999 km
Oct 13, 2007
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'Inside lane' has no official definition
Oct 06, 2007
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Selling jointly owned vehicle needs dual signatures
Sep 29, 2007
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Ford remains mum on possibility of two-door Fusion
Sep 22, 2007
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Lack of Accents killed promotion
Sep 22, 2007
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Oil spray rustproofing helps fight corrosion
Sep 15, 2007
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Windshield chips, cracks can usually be safely repaired
Sep 08, 2007
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G6 used by media well serviced, GM says
Sep 01, 2007
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Warranty ignored after fire destroyed Focus
Aug 25, 2007
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Wise to always signal for turns
Aug 11, 2007
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Rules on roundabouts
Aug 04, 2007
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Ontario's 'gas guzzler' tax unrelated to Ottawa's
Jul 28, 2007
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Wheelchair users have to rely on specialists
Jul 21, 2007
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Nudging Subaru gets fast results
Jul 07, 2007
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Why duplicate ETR bill for second car?
Jun 30, 2007
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Extended warranty ran 2 years beyond basic
Jun 16, 2007
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Hefty electric bike fine threatened
Jun 09, 2007
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Overheating Pathfinder had repair options
Jun 02, 2007
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VIN `cloned,' used on stolen U.S. car
May 26, 2007
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Did repair mean major crash?
May 19, 2007
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Normal for a/c to come on to defog
May 12, 2007
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I'm being lowballed on trade-in
May 12, 2007
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Smart very safe: maker
May 05, 2007
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Early lease termination has costs
Apr 28, 2007
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DaimlerChrysler helps with V8 repair
Apr 14, 2007
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Oil change leads to $400 bill
Mar 24, 2007
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Does my Dodge van really need pricier oil?
Mar 17, 2007
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HTA 'silent' on rules for roundabouts
Mar 10, 2007
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Honda warranty allows non-dealer work
Feb 10, 2007
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No need for extra treatment of rust: Toyota
Jan 27, 2007
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Damaged car still 'not branded'
Jan 27, 2007
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Does non-dealer work void Suzuki warranty?
Dec 16, 2006
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Fix by non-Ford shop rules out a refund
Dec 09, 2006
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Dealer can set car price
Dec 02, 2006
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Fire route refers to both sides of street
Nov 18, 2006
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Driving off in van over brake beef would have been theft
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