Essentials to Keep in Your Car’s Winter Emergency Kit

How to Make an Emergency Winter Safety Kit for Your Car Thanks to cell phones, getting stranded on the side of the road in the winter is not quite as terrifying as it once was, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be prepared. Rough conditions can cause delays in getting help, and there is always a chance that your cell phone runs out of power or does not have a signal. Bad things can also happen quickly in the cold, which is why you should always be sure to keep an emergency winter safety kit in the trunk of your car. Here are some of the items that it should contain. Read More

Keep Your Head Up While you Pokémon Go!

Top Safety Tips for Pokémon Go Players Chances are, you’ve at the very least heard of the new phenomenon sweeping the nation… better yet, the globe. There’s also a pretty good chance you’ve already laced up your shoes and gone… Read More

How To and How Often to Replace Windshield Wiper Blades

Through the summer months, the heat can really do a number on your windshield wipers. Over time, if they are not replaced, they can begin to leave streaks on your windshield, making it difficult to see. As you already know if you have had streaky wipers, reduced visibility translates to more dangerous driving conditions, which is not something that you ever want. Once you know how to replace your windshield wipers, and realize how easy it is to do, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get rid of those old blades sooner. Read More

5 Common Reasons Why Your Car Brakes Are Squealing

Interior view of the dashboard and wheel of the 2017 Toyota Avalon

Not only are squeaky car brakes annoying, they’re also a cause for serious concern. When drivers hear their brakes start to squeak, it can spark a worry that the vehicle’s brakes may not be in the best condition. But, not… Read More

Safety Tips for Keeping your Children Safe This Summer

Make Sure Your Kids Are Ready for Summer Travel Summer is upon us, which means the season packed full of road trips and vacations is here. With that in mind, we thought now would be the perfect time to tell… Read More

How can you teach your kids to drive early?

Here in Alberta, your kids can start with the learner’s permit at 14 years of age. But perhaps it might be a good idea to start teaching safety and good habits even before then. Plenty of parents are worried about… Read More

Don’t forget your vehicle when spring cleaning this year!

Spring Cleaning Tips for the Car While we don’t want to jinx anything, it finally seems like winter is over. Not only does that mean it’s time to start wearing shorts and tank tops, but it means it’s… Read More

How does Adaptive Cruise Control work?

It’s the last Thursday of the month, which means it’s time for March’s final Special Feature, where we take a more in-depth look into one of the new technologies or features available in vehicles today. This week we’re keeping with… Read More

How does Forward Collision Warning work?

Front 3/4 view of the Scion FR-S model driving an uphill road

The advanced technologies and features found in vehicles today continue to astonish. While they might not be a substitute for your best judgment or guarantee 100% that you will avoid collision, they definitely reduce the risk tenfold delivering an extra… Read More

How does Vehicle Stability Control work?

Side by side comparison between the 2016 Scion FR-S and the Golf GTI

As you may know, every Thursday here on the Go Toyota on the Trail blog we take a more in-depth look into one of the awesome features that are either standard or available in most of today’s vehicles. Considering it’s… Read More

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