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We are pleased to announce our new auto detailing shop Atlantic Auto Spa, located in the rear of 178 Thorne Ave. Pick up and drop off for Auto Spa appointments  is at our office location at 251 Bayside Drive. As fussbudget car people we are very particular how cars are cleaned for our clients. That is…

On March 22 I attended the Auctions of America Collector Car Auction in Fort Lauderdale. This was my first chance to go to a collector car auction and I was not disappointed. Having been in the automobile industry for over 30 years, and being a car nut I have watched the Barrett Jackson auctions for…

Atlantic Euro Cars has now been in business for just over a year now!  Wow  it has been fun!!  We have had the opportunity to introduce our services to both our existing clients and the many new friends and clients we have made in the past year. Every day has presented us with new clients…

Close to 100,000 vehicles change hands in New Brunswick every year.  And you can bet your bottom dollar that millions are left on the table because people do not properly prepare for the sale.  There are lessons to be learned, and they apply whether you sell your car yourself, or trade for new at a dealership. 1.  Preparing…

Some time ago an old buddy misjudged a high speed pass on a slippery road and rolled his sedan end over end.  It finally came to rest upside down with all windows broken and hardly a square foot of straight sheet metal. Miraculously the occupants walked away unscathed. Insurance took one look and said the car was…

Guess what? Winter is coming; don’t be fooled by the balmy temperatures we’ve been enjoying.   Environment Canada says Canada is in for a colder than average winter, although here in the Maritimes they predict it will be above average.  But we still can expect snow, maybe lots of it. Winter Tires Winter tires that are in good condition can…

An essential but often overlooked part of vehicle ownership is insurance coverage. The coverage you have and who you bought from can have a huge impact on how things go in the event of an accident. A bad purchase decision can lead to very negative consequences. Some of the worst automotive horror stories involve bad…

When Do I Need to Get Service Your dealer tells you to change the oil in your new car every five thousand kilometres, check alignment every ten and flush your radiator once a year. On the other hand, one of your buddies can’t remember his last oil change and NEVER flushes his radiator. Who’s right?…

It’s that time of year, when we store our summer cars and other toys. But if they are not stored properly, significant damage can result. Here’s how to avoid it. 1. Add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank and fill the tank, then drive the car for a few kilometres to allow the stabilizer to…