by BlackMountainMedia | Aug 19, 2016 | DIY Maintenance & Repair
The Okanagan is known for having the hottest summer in Canada, and what better way is there to enjoy the heat than a day at the beach? The lakes of the Okanagan Valley are lined with beautiful beaches of all varieties. Your biggest decision on a sunny day may be...
by BlackMountainMedia | Nov 12, 2014 | DIY Maintenance & Repair
It’s winter time and you know you need new wiper blades. Now you are faced with needing winter blades or summer blades. While summer blades can do the job in the Okanagan year round, there are some advantages to using winter blades. Here are the differences. Winter...
by BlackMountainMedia | Nov 12, 2014 | DIY Maintenance & Repair
The Okanagan and Kelowna area roads can drastically change from one road to another in the winter. This is because of our mountains, trees and lakes. One section of the highway can be clear and dry while five minutes down the highway there could be a deadly patch of...
by BlackMountainMedia | Oct 31, 2014 | DIY Maintenance & Repair
Understanding your Transmission Problems Like any other machine, vehicles can break down. Regardless of the make or model every vehicle is prone to transmission issues a some point. With a variety of transmissions available today it sometimes becomes tough and...
by BlackMountainMedia | Dec 6, 2013 | DIY Maintenance & Repair, Vehicle Maintenance Tips
To check for brake problems, you step on the pedal and press it down while paying attention to how the pedal feels under your foot and evaluating the sensation. The following steps tell you what to feel for. Start your engine, but keep it in Park with the parking...
by BlackMountainMedia | Nov 30, 2013 | DIY Maintenance & Repair
Snow and ice may be dandy for skiing and playing hockey but it’s certainly not a lot of fun to drive on. The arrival of winter provides vehicle owners with a variety of additional challenges above and beyond slippery roads and reduced visibility. Batteries, breaks,...
