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The words "From the driver's seat to the liftgate" in white capitals across a clear blue sky above a black Chrysler Grand Caravan parked at the curb in front of the Kingston VIA Rail station, a low building with a red hipped roof, a small brick tower flying a Canadian flag and a platform canopy, with tall lamp posts and autumn trees

Chrysler Grand Caravan in Kingston: From the Driver's Seat to the Power Liftgate

We take the 2027 Chrysler Grand Caravan row by row for Kingston families. See what each row of a Chrysler Grand Caravan does for you, front to back.

Kerry Irven

6 days ago11 min read

The words "The verdict, driver by driver" in white capitals across a deep blue sky above a red Volkswagen Taos parked alone on a road below the Waaban Crossing in Kingston, with the bridge's rust-brown steel girders, plain concrete piers and tall lamp standards behind it and the Cataraqui River under the deck

Used Volkswagen Taos in Kingston: The Verdict, Driver by Driver

Considering a used Volkswagen Taos? Our Kingston verdict on the Volkswagen Taos covers commuters, couples with a dog, first-time owners and winter.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2911 min read

A green Dodge Charger four-door parked at the curb in front of the limestone Customs House in downtown Kingston, with autumn maples at the left and a red-brick building at the right under a blue sky

TPMS Light On After a Cold Kingston Night? Solid, Flashing and When to Pull Over

A TPMS light means a tire is low or losing air. After a cold night, three 2026 FCA Canada manuals say a TPMS light stays on until the tires are refilled.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2812 min read

A blue Jeep Wrangler four-door parked on a waterfront lot in downtown Kingston, with the white Wolfe Island ferry moored across the harbour and limestone and brick buildings and autumn trees beyond under a cloudy sky

Tire Tread Depth for Kingston Drivers, From Ontario's Legal Limit to Winter Grip

Ontario's MTO Driver's Handbook puts the tire tread depth limit at 1.5 mm. Learn where wear bars sit and the tire tread depth that winter roads call for.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2712 min read

The words "The homework before the handshake" in white capitals across a deep blue sky above a grey Nissan Rogue parked in a marked space in the parking lot of the Invista Centre in Kingston, with the centre's stone and glass entrance tower and curved glass wall behind it

Used Nissan Rogue Reliability in Kingston: The Recall Record by Model Year and the Warranty Booklet

What do recalls and warranty terms say about Nissan Rogue reliability? Kingston buyers can read Nissan Rogue reliability by model year, without a rating.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2613 min read

An orange Kia Seltos parked at the edge of a paved lane in front of the grey stone Babcock Mill in Odessa, with its maroon shutters, small white cupola and tall metal stack, bare trees and fallen leaves on the lawn, with the headline "Three on paper. One in front of you." in white capitals

Telling Used Kia Seltos Entries Apart in Kingston: Two Engine Sizes, Two Names

Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings give the Kia Seltos three entries a year, 2021 to 2026. We name the Kia Seltos entry for Kingston snowfall driving.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2510 min read

A silver Jeep SUV parked at the curb beside a park on the Kingston waterfront, with the round limestone Shoal Tower and empty floating docks in the harbour behind it under a pale, low autumn sun

How Long Does a Car Battery Last, and When Should It Be Tested in Kingston?

How long does a car battery last? Typically three to five years, says CAA; for "how long does a car battery last" in Kingston, test yours before the cold.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2512 min read

The words "A fall full of small jobs" in white capitals in the sky above a white Ram pickup truck parked on the paved drive in front of the Isabel Turner library branch in Kingston on a clear autumn day

Standard Hurricane, Available HEMI: Getting to Know the Ram 1500 Sport in Kingston

Ram Canada lists a standard Hurricane and an available HEMI V8 for the 2026 Ram 1500 Sport. Is a Ram 1500 Sport the truck for your Kingston plans?

Kerry Irven

Oct 2510 min read

A dark grey Ram crew cab pickup truck parked at the curb with the red-brick Gananoque Town Hall, its black shutters, white columned porch and balcony, behind it across a park lawn on an overcast autumn day, with the headline "A second-hand truck, a first-hand look" in white capitals

Picking a Used Ram 1500 in Kingston by Engine, Model Year and Winter Wear

Federal fuel ratings list four engine sizes for a used Ram 1500, 2019 to 2026. Which suits your Kingston work, and how does winter show on a used Ram 1500?

Kerry Irven

Oct 2012 min read

A red Jeep SUV on winter tires, its front wheels turned, parked on the concrete forecourt in front of the stone and glass entrance tower of the Invista Centre in Kingston on a clear autumn day

When to Put On Winter Tires in Kingston and Eastern Ontario

Wondering when to put on winter tires in Kingston? Learn when to put on winter tires by temperature, using local climate normals and the 7°C rule.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2012 min read

The headline "Check the drive, then the salt" in white capitals across the top of the image above a silver Nissan Qashqai parked in the front lot of the Cataraqui Centre on Gardiners Road in Kingston, with the shopping centre's wood-lined entrance and a wine-red storefront behind it on a clear autumn morning

Used Nissan Qashqai in Kingston: Confirming AWD Car by Car, Then Checking for Salt

Each year, 2019 to 2023, Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings list a Nissan Qashqai AWD entry. Kingston buyers: check whether a used Nissan Qashqai is one.

Kerry Irven

Oct 1910 min read

A bright blue Nissan Versa sedan parked at the curb of a waterfront street in Kingston on a frosty morning, with Murney Tower, a round limestone tower with a pale wooden upper storey and a red roof, across the lawn behind it and Lake Ontario on the left, with a headline in white capitals reading "Transmission, winter, paperwork"

Used Nissan Versa in Kingston: The Transmission Question, the Winter Question and the Paperwork

Manual or continuously variable? Federal ratings list both for every Nissan Versa year, 2020 to 2025. Kingston checks for a used Nissan Versa follow.

Kerry Irven

Oct 1710 min read

An olive green Jeep Wrangler four-door parked at the curb in front of Bellevue House National Historic Site on Centre Street in Kingston, the white stucco villa with its square tower, dark green balconies and veranda standing behind a lawn with a light dusting of snow, with a headline in white capitals reading "What did winter leave behind?"

Used Jeep Wrangler in Kingston: Choosing the Engine and Checking What Winter Left Behind

Which engine sits in a used Jeep Wrangler from 2019 to 2026, and what do you check underneath? This used Jeep Wrangler guide for Kingston covers both.

Kerry Irven

Oct 1713 min read

A bright orange Chevrolet Trax parked at the curb beside Springer Market Square in Kingston, with the limestone wings and domed clock tower of Kingston City Hall across the empty granite square and one person walking far off, under a clear late-autumn sky, with a headline in white capitals reading "Your roads choose the year"

A Used Chevrolet Trax in Kingston: Matching the Model Year to Your Roads

Let winter roads pick your used Chevrolet Trax year. How Chevrolet Trax engines, AWD and 4WD names, and salt and tire checks line up for Kingston winters.

Kerry Irven

Oct 1712 min read

A blue used Ford Escape parked at the edge of a road in front of the limestone Mackenzie Building at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, with its clock tower, green copper mansard roofs and autumn maples, and a headline in white capitals reading "Gas, hybrid or plug-in?"

Buying a Used Ford Escape in Kingston: Gas, Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid?

A used Ford Escape in Kingston can be gas, Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid. See Canada's 2019 to 2026 fuel ratings, plus the checks to make on a Ford Escape.

Kerry Irven

Oct 1412 min read

A pale blue Hyundai Elantra N sport sedan with a red lower lip, red side-sill trim and dark grey alloy wheels parked at the curb of a Kingston street of red-brick houses with white wooden porches under autumn maples, beneath a headline in white capitals reading "Pick the year, plan the tires"

Hyundai Elantra N in Kingston: A Used Buyer's Guide to Model Years, Transmissions and Winter Tires

Which used Hyundai Elantra N suits a Kingston driver? Model years, manual or N DCT, winter tires and the checks to make on an Elantra N before you buy.

Kerry Irven

Oct 1111 min read

Used Ford F-150 Lightning in Canada: Which Battery and Model Year Should a Kingston Buyer Choose?

Shopping for a used Ford F-150 Lightning in Canada? Model years, range ratings, Kingston winters, home charging and the F-150 Lightning battery warranty.

Kerry Irven

Oct 714 min read

A dark blue Kia EV6 parked at a curb in Kingston in front of old grey limestone buildings with rows of arched windows and a square clock tower, under autumn maples and a headline in white capitals reading "Which one fits your week?"

Used Kia EV6 in Kingston: Which Model Year and Version Should You Buy?

Shopping for a used Kia EV6 in Kingston? Model years and versions, winter range, home charging and how to check a Kia EV6 battery warranty, explained.

Kerry Irven

Oct 614 min read

Used Honda Prologue in Kingston: Is One a Good Buy for an Eastern Ontario Driver?

Is a used Honda Prologue right for you in Kingston? Range by model year, winter, home charging and the Honda Prologue battery warranty, explained.

Kerry Irven

Oct 514 min read

Ram 2500 in Kingston: Is It the Right Truck for Your Work, and Which Version?

Is a Ram 2500 the right truck for your work in Kingston? Compare versions, gas or diesel, and winter needs, then apply for financing on a Ram 2500, O.A.C.

Kerry Irven

Oct 514 min read