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5 Tips for Finding a Mechanic You Can Trust Original story on Wheels.ca By Greg Lehman If you’re not lucky enough to be related to a mechanic, it might seem like a daunting task to find one you can trust. Many people—myself included—don’t have the in depth automotive knowledge necessary to fix a car on their own. This makes finding a reliable and trustworthy mechanic even more important. You’ll want to find someone who has your best interests in mind and won’t try to make a quick buck off your lack of expertise.My dad was a mechanic, so for me, finding reliable advice and honest quotes was—and still is—rather easy. I talked to my dad and polled a few friends on social media to ask for their advice on finding a trustworthy mechanic. Here’s a short list of things you can try to help you find a good mechanic and to developing a long relationship with. 1. Ask Friends Post a q ... read more

The truck that has it all - The Ford F-150 Boss Sport Edition No matter how big the job, having the F-150 gives you the confidence to know you’ll get it done right – every single time. We here at Dale Adams start with a Ford F150 Lariat and use our world-class mechanics team to convert your truck into the awesome BOSS Sport Edition. In a class of its own.
 With 2018 F-150’s best-in-class torque, best-in-class fuel efficiency, best-in-class towing, and best-in-class payload, you’re ready to take on anything. Now imagine we take this amazing Lariat and add the BOSS package with all the bells, whistles and power you could ever need. Power unlike ever before. With a Whipple Stage 2 Supercharger Kit that gives this Boss 775 Hp, you’ll have all the power you need for those tough jobs, big tows and passing on the highway. The Whipple Supercharger has the heart-stopping acceleration, complete bolt-on packages, emissions legal superchar ... read more

6 Little-Known Driving Tips That Could Save Your LifeOriginal story at Cracked.com by Ajay Kumar, November 20, 2012 Driving a car, or getting run over by one, is still one of the most popular ways to get killed in the modern world. Despite the fact that cars are safer than ever, they are still driven by human beings who, let's face it, often have trouble retaining even the minimal techniques and rules required to operate a vehicle. But if you're reading this, hopefully it means that you are intent on doing what it takes to survive in a world full of such drivers by being just a little more careful. So for you, here are some advanced tips that everyone should know, even if most people don't ... 6 Don't Have Your Car Visible Anywhere in Your Mirrors Getty This is one of those things that takes next to zero effo ... read more

The Man Behind The Car—The Carroll Shelby Foundation Being one of only a few official authorized Shelby mod shops in Canada we are very fortunate to continue to work with Shelby after the passing of their founder and Shelby creator Carroll Shelby in 2012. As we ourselves at Dale Adams Automotive raise money yearly for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada with our Powering the Cure Golf Tournament we also wanted to recognize the impact that The Carroll Shelby Foundation has made in the United States through the foundation. Thanks to the information on Shelby.com we can share this great story. The Carroll Shelby Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support for children and medical professionals to help overcome life-threatening health issues worldwide and promoting continuing educational development.  About Carroll Shelby ... read more

Dale Adams Private Showing of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Some days we love our job much more than others, this was the case not long ago when we were invited to an exclusive up close and personal showing of the new 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Las Vegas, Nevada. As one of only 4 official Shelby mod shops in Canada we make sure we are ready for everything Shelby, and this major enhancement release of the 2020 GT500 is nothing to be trifled with. This is a serious upgrade in power, and an even more serious upgrade in handling and traction. Ford is eyeing up the Camaro ZL1 for speed and handling and this is a serious step towards that title. Others have broken down the specs for us. Be sure to check out these links: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: All the Engineering Details by Road & Track ... read more