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Ford BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert in action

Drive Confidently: Discover Used Cars with Advanced Blind Spot Assist 

Pre-Owned Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist in Listowel, ON 

You’re cruising down the streets in a pre-owned vehicle equipped with Blind Spot Assist. As you prepare to change lanes, a subtle warning signal alerts you to the presence of a vehicle in your blind spot, ensuring a safe and seamless maneuver. You can experience this unparalleled peace of mind by choosing pre-owned vehicles with Blind Spot Assist in Listowel, ON, at Stop 23 Auto Sales. 

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How to Avoid Motion Sickness During Long Road Trips?

A Few Important Tips to Avoid Motion Sickness 

Motion sickness develops when your brain has trouble processing data from your body, ears, and eyes. In a car, plane, boat, or even on a ride at an amusement park, the motion might make you feel restless, clammy, or sick to your stomach. Some people pass gas. Motion sickness can be present as airsickness, seasickness, or automobile sickness. Those who have never experienced motion sickness in a car are fortunate. We can all agree that it is unpleasant and generally uncomfortable. Join us in this blog by team Stop 23 Auto Sales as we discuss the important tips to avoid motion sickness during long road trips.  

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Vehicle passing through potholes on the road

How to Avoid Vehicle Damages Caused by Potholes?

Top Tips to Avoid Vehicle Damage due to Potholes!  

One of the most frequent driving risks is potholes. All drivers must understand how to avoid, drive over, report, and take care of their vehicles when damage occurs. Extreme weather conditions often result in potholes. However, not all potholes are caused by climate change. According to TRIP, a national transportation research organization, 27% of the country’s leading metropolitan roads are thought to be in poor condition. Join us in this blog by team Stop 23 Auto Sales as we discuss the top tips to avoid vehicle damage due to potholes. 

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Front end of the Nissan Altima showing the glowing headlights and fog lights at night

How Do I Clean My Car’s Foggy Headlights at Home?

DIY Tips to Clean Foggy Headlights at Home 

Headlights are an important part of your vehicle. Not only do they let you see the road ahead in the dark, but they also help avoid obstacles on the road or make you visible to oncoming traffic. Ontario drivers often complain of foggy or hazy headlights, and that’s quite natural considering the climate in this part of the country. Falling snow, flying road debris, and even road salt can cause damage and discolouration to your headlights. If you notice your car’s headlights have become yellow, scratched, or hazy, check out these simple “how-to-clean your foggy headlights at home” DIY tips from Stop 23 Auto Sales in Listowel, ON.  

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Close up view of a tire

How do I know if it is time to change my Tires?

Easy tip to find out if you should replace your tires 

Tires begin to wear out depending on their age, exposure to elements, and their tread depth. Looking out for these three factors will help you decide if it is time to change your tires. Join us at Stop 23 Auto Sales in Listowel, ON, and we will tell you an easy tip to find out if you should replace your tires. Continue reading for more information.  

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How to get your car ready for the winter season

Prepare your car for the winter season 

December is finally here and the winter season has begun. In this chilly season, you need to make sure that your car doesn’t deep freeze. This is something you really need to keep in mind if you want to reduce your car maintenance costs. If you prepare your car properly for winter, it could help your car avoid unnecessary breakdowns or maybe an unfortunate accident. Keep reading to learn more about the tips to get your car ready for winter presented to you by Stop 23 Auto Sales in Listowel, ON. 

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How Do I Remove Road Salt from the Exterior and Interior of My Vehicle?

We all know that Canadian winters can last for several months. This means that the roads and sidewalks are salted almost regularly to improve traction for drivers and pedestrians. However, road salt can create a lot of damage to your vehicle if it builds up. Today, we will be teaching you how to remove road salt from both the exterior and interior of your vehicle. Read on to start learning!

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car parked with flat tire

How Do I Change A Flat Tire?

There’s nothing worse than getting a flat tire. Whether you walk out to your car to find out one of your tires has gone flat or it happens while you’re driving, you’ll need to change it right away. If you have never had to change a flat tire before, you might be wondering how to do it. Keep reading as we show you how to change a flat tire.

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How to Clean Up Oil Spills in Your Garage

If you’re someone who likes projects, you most likely try and do your own car maintenance when possible. However, anyone who does their own car maintenance knows that it can get messy. If you’re changing your oil and spill some on the floor, you might be wondering how to clean it up. You can’t soak it up with towels like water, so how do you get rid of it? In this post, we will be teaching you how to clean up oil spills in your garage. Keep reading for a quick fix!

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