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Plain-English tire & detailing help.

Straight answers from the crew that does the work — winter-tire rules, seasonal changeovers, sizing, and keeping your car right through a Fredericton winter.

Topping up air pressure on an SUV tire at PitStop & Go — a flat that still holds air can often be saved

Road Safety 3 min

Flat Tire in Fredericton? What to Do Before You Get to a Tire Shop

Got a flat tire in Fredericton? Here is the right sequence of steps to stop the damage, stay safe, and get back on the road as quickly as possible.

Freshly installed Yokohama Geolandar tire on a black SUV at PitStop & Go

New Brunswick 4 min

Are Winter Tires Mandatory in New Brunswick?

Winter tires are not legally required in New Brunswick, but studded tires are regulated and most insurers offer a discount. Here is the law and the dates.

Two wheel sets staged in the PitStop & Go bay during a seasonal tire changeover

When Should You Switch to Winter Tires in Fredericton?

Switch to winter tires when daily highs sit below 7 degrees C — in Fredericton, usually mid-to-late October. Waiting for the first snowfall is too late.

Two freshly mounted General Altimax tires side by side in the PitStop & Go bay

Buying Guide 4 min

All-Season vs Winter Tires: What Atlantic Canada Drivers Need to Know

All-seasons are a compromise for mild climates; winter tires are built for cold, snow, and ice. Compound, tread, and the 3PMSF symbol, explained for NB.

Tread-block and sipe detail on a freshly mounted tire at PitStop & Go

New Brunswick 4 min

Studded vs Studless Winter Tires in New Brunswick

Studded tires bite into glare ice; modern studless tires rely on compounds and siping. How they compare, what New Brunswick law allows, and which to pick.

Why Your Tire-Pressure Light Comes On When It Gets Cold

That TPMS light on a cold morning is usually physics, not a leak: tire pressure drops about 1 PSI for every 5 degrees C. Here is what to do about it.

Vehicle in the PitStop & Go bay being prepped for winter

Preparing Your Car for a Fredericton Winter: A Checklist

A New Brunswick winter is hard on a vehicle. This checklist — tires, battery, fluids, visibility, and an emergency kit — gets your car ready early.

Salt-corroded wheel behind a clean new rim at PitStop & Go — what a few salty winters do

New Brunswick 4 min

Road Salt and Rust: Protecting Your Car Through a New Brunswick Winter

Road salt keeps NB roads driveable and quietly eats your vehicle underneath. Where rust starts, and the washing and undercoating habits that hold it off.

Goodyear Eagle sidewall with the size marking 255/60R18 108H visible

How to Read Your Tire Sidewall

Every number on your tire sidewall means something — size, load, speed rating, and the week it was built. Here is how to read it all in two minutes.

Pirelli P Zero Nero sidewall showing the size marking P 235/50 ZR18 97W

What Your Tire Size Actually Means (225/55R19 Decoded)

Here is exactly what each part of a tire size like 225/55R19 means, and why fitting the right one matters for your speedometer, handling, and safety.

Air hose on a wheel's valve stem — on direct-TPMS wheels the sensor sits just inside the rim behind this valve

TPMS Explained: That Tire-Pressure Light, Demystified

TPMS is the system behind your dashboard tire-pressure light. How it works, why your winter rims may need their own sensors, and what a relearn is.

Tire being mounted on the machine at PitStop & Go

On-Rim vs Off-Rim Tire Changes: Which Is Right for You?

An on-rim change swaps whole wheel assemblies; an off-rim change remounts tires on the same rims. Compare time, cost, and why a second rim set pays off.

SUV raised on jacks with a wheel off and the brake rotor exposed at PitStop & Go

Maintenance 3 min

Tire Rotation Basics: Why, When, and How Often

Rotating your tires evens out wear and can add thousands of kilometres of tread life. How often to rotate, the right pattern, and what skipping it costs.

Technician working a dismounted wheel at the tire machine — punctures are assessed from inside the tire

Road Safety 3 min

Flat Tire: Repair or Replace? How to Tell

Most tread punctures can be safely patched; sidewall damage cannot. The exact rules a tire shop uses to decide between a $45 fix and a replacement.

Closeup of the tread grooves on a Pirelli P Zero Nero — depth is the first thing to check

Maintenance 4 min

How Long Do Tires Last? Tread, Age, and the Toonie Test

Tires wear out two ways — tread and age. How to check both in under a minute, the numbers that mean replace, and what shortens tire life in New Brunswick.

Off-season tires sealed in storage bags on the PitStop & Go shop floor

Maintenance 3 min

How to Store Your Off-Season Tires (So They Last)

Stored wrong, tires age fast; stored right, they last years. The simple routine — clean, dry, cool, dark, correct orientation — for your off-season set.

Buying Guide 4 min

New vs Used Tires: Is Buying Used Ever Worth It?

Used tires are cheaper up front and riskier underneath. What to inspect, when used can make sense, and why the savings often disappear with age and damage.

Clean rear seats after an interior detail

Detailing 4 min

Interior Detailing: How to Keep It Clean Between Details

A professional interior detail resets your cabin; the right habits keep it that way. A simple weekly and monthly routine for NB salt, grit, and sun.

Deep gloss on a black Volvo XC90 after an exterior detail at PitStop & Go

Detailing 4 min

Ceramic Coating vs Wax: Which Paint Protection Is Worth It?

Wax is cheap and lasts months; ceramic coating is tougher, slicker, and lasts years. An honest comparison to pick the right paint protection and budget.

Freshly detailed red Ford Mustang with glossy paint in the PitStop & Go bay

Detailing 4 min

Paint Protection 101: Wax, Sealant, Ceramic, and PPF

Four common ways to protect car paint, from a quick wax to a film that stops rock chips. The whole spectrum — durability, cost, and what each one does.

Bare truck carpet with embedded dirt and debris exposed during a deep interior clean

Detailing 3 min

Getting Pet Hair Out of Your Car (What Actually Works)

Vacuuming alone barely touches embedded pet hair. The tools and techniques that actually lift it — and when it is worth handing the job to a detailer.

Detailing 3 min

How Often Should You Detail Your Car?

Twice a year is the baseline; how you drive moves the dial. A simple schedule for washes, interior cleans, and full details that fits the NB seasons.

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