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What are the benefits of paint protection film? A comprehensive guide for car owners.
What are the benefits of paint protection film? Our comprehensive guide will break down the benefits and disadvantages of wrapping your vehicle with PPF.
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Where can I find the best prices for tires?
The best tire prices are found using retailer discounts or manufacturer rebates, however this is based on price-point alone and does not reflect actual value, or consider tire and service quality, or any additional costs for time, installation and potential errors. Let’s talk about…
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Understanding trailer hitches & 5 FAQs answered by our experts!
As a Canadian company we understand and appreciate the need for a trailer hitch. We’ve broken down some of the basics and answered 5 of the most popular questions we’re asked about trailer hitches.
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Are you looking for professional lift kit installation in Ottawa?
Looking to lift your truck, SUV, or Jeep? If you’re searching for “lift kit installation near me” or “truck lift kit installers,” search no further.
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5 Reasons To Bring Your New Car To Goldwing
Congratulations on the pursuit or purchase of your new car! There are few things more exciting than driving that new ride out on the open road in Ottawa, taking in that new-car-smell, and showing it off to the neighbours. Most new car owners in…
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Get A Grip: Tesla On Slick Tires?
IS THIS TESLA ON SLICKS? Last week this Twitter user got really mad to see not all EV drivers take good care of their cars. While we also like to think that all Teslas in Ottawa have mindful owners, the truth is a…
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When Should I Install My Winter Tires?
Everything you need to know about when to install your winter tires.
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Get A Grip: Summer Tires Vs. All-Season Tires In Ottawa
ALL-SEASON VS. HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUMMER TIRES It’s officially Summer, and one question our customers are asking us is “What’s the difference between Summer tires and All-season tires?”. A valid question considering more new cars are forgoing all-season tires and come with brand new Summer tires,…
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What gets put on your car matters
KEEP COOL WITHOUT DARK WINDOWS The next generation of automotive window film has arrived. As one of the most trusted brands in automotive paint protection & window film, we are proud to announce the release of XPEL PRIME XR PLUS. UNRIVALED HEAT REJECTION. SUPERIOR…
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Introducing XPEL Fusion Plus
The automotive industry is changing, and we’re right there with it. Today, we’re proud to announce the arrival of FUSION PLUS, the first ceramic coating from XPEL. As pioneers of surface protection, XPEL has always been mindful of how they can better improve products…
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How to keep your car looking new: Expert solutions for Ottawa drivers
Expert solutions on how to keep your car looking new. We discuss everything from paint protection film, ceramic coatings, window tint, window protection film, paint correction and more.
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Car Paint Scratch Repair In Ottawa
Automotive paint is hard to keep perfect, that why you need paint correction! We’ve all been there. Whether it was coming out of Loblaws on Baseline with groceries or leaving the Sens game at the Canadian Tire Centre, upon getting to your vehicle you…
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The Gold Standard in Auto Tinting and Vehicle Protection
Now that warm weather has finally returned to Ottawa, it is time to get your car ready for comfortable summer driving. And when it comes to keeping a vehicle cool without running gas-sucking air conditioning, nothing beats window tinting. Think of it as sunglasses…
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5 things you need know to prepare for winter
Install winter tiresIt might seem like a no-brainer to install winter tires for when roads are at their slickest, but Gard says lots of drivers hold out until they see snow and ice for the first time, but by then it’s too late. He…
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Choosing Between A Roof Rack And A Roof Box
A debate we hear in our Ottawa showroom is often whether a exposed roof rack or an enclosed cargo carrier is best to carry your Winter snowsport gear. While there is no easy answer, we’re laying out some pros and cons to each snowsport…
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2018 XPEL Dealer Conference
Earlier This Month Peter and Andrew from our team traveled down to San Antonio, Texas for the annual XPEL Dealer Conference. The conference itself was multi-faceted, featuring prominent sales and paint protection speakers from across North America. We were also joined by shops and…
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5 Holiday Car Gift Ideas 2017
This is the time of year when gift-shopping goes into hyperdrive. You’re making sure you’ve got the best gifts for your friends and family; but what do you get the guy or gal that already has everything? Well, if they’re into cars we think…
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2017 Season Closing BBQ Car Meet
Over the weekend we welcomed The Greasy Fix to host their season closer car meet for 2017 in our back parking lot. Although planning time was short, both teams pulled off an incredible little event. Enticed with free food and a $200 raffle, cars from…
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5 Reasons Ottawa’s Cars Should Use Paint Protection Film
XPEL’s clear paint protection film covers the exterior of Ottawa’s vehicles and protects them from scratches, stains and chipping. It protects your investment, saving you the time and trouble of repainting or repairing your vehicle’s exterior after minor abrasions. Here are a few reasons…
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XPEL Satin Paint Protection For An Audi RS7 In Ottawa
Matte paint or as some call it, satin paint, is a beautiful way to stand out in Ottawa’s car community. However, as good as it looks, it’s also expensive, hard to repair, hard to keep clean, and if you scratch it, you can’t buff…
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Window Tinting In Ottawa
Whether you’re only interested in keeping the sun and heat out, or concerned with privacy on the road or when parked, installing window tint film to your car’s windows is a preferred necessity in Ottawa, and is the most popular modification new vehicle owners…
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Your complete guide to Road Force® balancing – what it’s all about
Road Force® balancing is a cutting-edge technique that simulates real driving conditions to detect and correct tire and wheel imbalances that standard balancing can overlook. The result is a smoother ride and optimal performance.
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Can I tint my windows in the winter? (A complete guide)
Wondering if you can tint your car windows in the winter? This complete guide explores the benefits and challenges associated with tinting your windows in the winter.
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What is winter tire minus sizing for winter tires?
Winter tire minus sizing refers to a common strategy used to choose the safest winter tires for your vehicle. A set of tires with a smaller diameter and narrower width, compared to a vehicle’s Original Equipment (OE) specifications, can improving your performance in snowy…
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Why We Choose XPEL Paint Protection Film Over 3M Clearshield
A customer visited our Ottawa-based shop last week and was inquiring about paint protection film for his new Audi S5. He wanted to protect his new car’s front end from the typical road hazards you come across whilst driving in and around Ottawa. After doing some…
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XPEL Paint Protection Installation Video – Lamborghini Aventador
This summer we caught come footage of the Lamborghini Aventador XPEL Ultimate Installation (paint protection film or PPF). It took place at our location here in Ottawa. It’s not everyday you’ll get to see a Lamborghini. The proud owner of this vehicle was searching…
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Lamborghini Aventador Paint Protection Install
Last week, we had the opportunity to wrap a brand-new Lamborghini Aventador entirely with Xpel Ultimate paint protection film install (PPF) at our shop in Ottawa. The owner was interested in protecting the red paint on his $500,000 investment from the harsh road conditions…
