Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Eric Lai | Wheels.ca

Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Eric Lai | Wheels.ca

Lai, Eric

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Jul 23, 2010 -

Lying down in car puts you in legal hot seat

Jul 02, 2010 -

Several ways to make claim against cyclist in at-fault accident

Jun 24, 2010 -

Oil changes: who’s right – automaker or dealer?

Jun 18, 2010 -

You can mix mineral and synthetic oil, says company expert

Jun 11, 2010 -

Amateur radio operators exempt from hands-free law

Jun 04, 2010 -

Sub-50 cc bikes only ones banned from expressways

May 21, 2010 -

Charges likely for using hand-held Dictaphone in car

May 14, 2010 -

Gift of imported car allowed once a year within family

May 07, 2010 -

Lapse in insurance won’t result in higher rates, ruling says

Apr 30, 2010 -

What to do when traffic traps ambulance or fire truck

Apr 23, 2010 -

American taking gift car to U.S. faces hurdles

Apr 09, 2010 -

Vehicle safety inspections could stop illegal mods

Apr 02, 2010 -

When is a left turn against a red light legal?

Mar 26, 2010 -

Some insurers may refuse to cover older used vehicle

Mar 13, 2010 -

Might recover costs in case of old tie rods passed off as new

Mar 06, 2010 -

GPS unit is only an aid, it's up to driver to choose

Feb 20, 2010 -

Ethics quiz: What's right thing to do in these cases?

Feb 13, 2010 -

Don't pour water on frigid windshield

Feb 06, 2010 -

Most gas has enough ethanol to act as gas-line antifreeze

Dec 28, 2009 -

Hiring a pro to beat a traffic ticket has merit

Dec 12, 2009 -

Vehicle history reports prove to be good resource

Nov 21, 2009 -

Gas at independents differs from branded fuel

Nov 14, 2009 -

Wide price gap for premium gas among stations

Nov 07, 2009 -

`Safety-certified' tires not guaranteed to last

Oct 24, 2009 -

Toronto Police answer queries on airbags, cycling and motorhomes

Oct 17, 2009 -

Repairs after car accident reduce value, reader fears

Oct 03, 2009 -

Prosecutors will often nix charges

Sep 26, 2009 -

Various rules apply to offences at rail crossings

Sep 19, 2009 -

Red-light camera tickets do not affect Ontario insurance rating

Sep 12, 2009 -

Can I sit in the camper while it's being towed?

Aug 15, 2009 -

Snowbird must have car registered in Ontario

Aug 08, 2009 -

Long idling wastes fuel, pollutes air and oil

Jul 25, 2009 -

Propane auto that failed Drive Clean can be fixed at shop of choice

Jul 11, 2009 -

Tires should have been in the contract

Jun 20, 2009 -

Your cash is refunded if you win an appeal

Jun 13, 2009 -

Both driver, owner liable if vehicle loses wheel

Jun 13, 2009 -

Tow driver wrong to transport damaged bike to lot

Jun 06, 2009 -

Car rental ordeal ends with a release of cash

Jun 05, 2009 -

Demerit points remain 2 years from date of offence

May 23, 2009 -

Ontario tax rebates for many alternative fuel vehicles

Apr 25, 2009 -

Drive Clean conditional passes are unlimited

Apr 18, 2009 -

Mudguards needed by law

Apr 11, 2009 -

Who should pay for my unfair $118 tow charge?

Apr 04, 2009 -

When is it illegal to wash your car?

Mar 07, 2009 -

What if a car maker goes bankrupt?

Feb 28, 2009 -

Registering a used car

Dec 06, 2008 -

Some pros and cons of buying a police cruiser

Nov 22, 2008 -

Cyclists can't rack up demerit points

Nov 15, 2008 -

Pros and cons of propane

Oct 04, 2008 -

`Tax on tax' issue explained

Sep 20, 2008 -

Pulling `doughnuts' on private land may be a crime

Sep 13, 2008 -

Breaking glass in crash vehicle brings own risks

Aug 30, 2008 -

Does mirror adjustment to fix blind spot work?

Aug 23, 2008 -

Vehicles must be 30 years old for historic plate designation

Aug 16, 2008 -

G and M licences can be renewed from out of province

Jul 19, 2008 -

Hybrids and gas-electrics exempt from Drive Clean

Jul 12, 2008 -

Gas retailers offer some relief from price pain

Jul 05, 2008 -

GPS units blocking car windshield illegal, law says

Jun 14, 2008 -

Natural gas yields considerable savings

Jun 07, 2008 -

Cordless impact wrenches vs. air tools

May 17, 2008 -

Left-turner faces onus since there's always choice

May 10, 2008 -

Difference of $8,500 in estimates doesn't add up

May 03, 2008 -

Amber signals more visible, should be mandatory

Apr 12, 2008 -

Law protecting emergency road personnel 5 years old

Mar 22, 2008 -

Mods for racetrack threaten insurance

Mar 15, 2008 -

Recourse if you bought a dud used car

Mar 15, 2008 -

Temporary plate offered for estate sale

Mar 08, 2008 -

Daytime running lights not enough in low visibility

Feb 23, 2008 -

Very loud mufflers, HID lights annoy reader

Feb 16, 2008 -

Isopropyl alcohol good de-icer, methanol more potent

Jan 26, 2008 -

Most personal plates must be returned to ministry

Jan 12, 2008 -

Labour isn't free with parts changes

Jan 12, 2008 -

Vision tests mandatory for drivers over 80

Dec 29, 2007 -

Rustproofing can help Saturn Ion

Dec 22, 2007 -

My used BMW a 'flood car'

Dec 01, 2007 -

Mice moved into Highlander

Dec 01, 2007 -

Province sets rules to determine crash fault

Nov 24, 2007 -

Ohio Acura dealer cancelled sale

Nov 24, 2007 -

Charge, warn or ignore: it's police officer's call

Nov 10, 2007 -

Warranty covers Saab sludge problem

Nov 03, 2007 -

Roundabouts are like traffic circles, but better

Oct 27, 2007 -

Correct gear oil used in Xterra: Nissan

Oct 13, 2007 -

Odometer dies at 299,999 km

Oct 13, 2007 -

'Inside lane' has no official definition

Oct 06, 2007 -

Selling jointly owned vehicle needs dual signatures

Sep 29, 2007 -

Ford remains mum on possibility of two-door Fusion

Sep 22, 2007 -

Lack of Accents killed promotion

Sep 22, 2007 -

Oil spray rustproofing helps fight corrosion

Sep 15, 2007 -

Windshield chips, cracks can usually be safely repaired

Sep 08, 2007 -

G6 used by media well serviced, GM says

Sep 01, 2007 -

Warranty ignored after fire destroyed Focus

Aug 25, 2007 -

Wise to always signal for turns

Aug 11, 2007 -

Rules on roundabouts

Aug 04, 2007 -

Ontario's 'gas guzzler' tax unrelated to Ottawa's

Jul 28, 2007 -

Wheelchair users have to rely on specialists

Jul 21, 2007 -

Nudging Subaru gets fast results

Jul 07, 2007 -

Why duplicate ETR bill for second car?

Jun 30, 2007 -

Extended warranty ran 2 years beyond basic

Jun 16, 2007 -

Hefty electric bike fine threatened

Jun 09, 2007 -

Overheating Pathfinder had repair options

Jun 02, 2007 -

VIN `cloned,' used on stolen U.S. car

May 26, 2007 -

Did repair mean major crash?

May 19, 2007 -

Normal for a/c to come on to defog

May 12, 2007 -

I'm being lowballed on trade-in

May 12, 2007 -

Smart very safe: maker

May 05, 2007 -

Early lease termination has costs

Apr 28, 2007 -

DaimlerChrysler helps with V8 repair

Apr 14, 2007 -

Oil change leads to $400 bill

Mar 24, 2007 -

Does my Dodge van really need pricier oil?

Mar 17, 2007 -

HTA 'silent' on rules for roundabouts

Mar 10, 2007 -

Honda warranty allows non-dealer work

Feb 10, 2007 -

No need for extra treatment of rust: Toyota

Jan 27, 2007 -

Damaged car still 'not branded'

Jan 27, 2007 -

Does non-dealer work void Suzuki warranty?

Dec 16, 2006 -

Fix by non-Ford shop rules out a refund

Dec 09, 2006 -

Dealer can set car price

Dec 02, 2006 -

Fire route refers to both sides of street

Nov 18, 2006 -

Driving off in van over brake beef would have been theft

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