Car Shipping in Canada with Ship My Ride

Driving through the Coquihalla? You are thinking about it…  You may have lots of driving experience, but not much on highway driving experience. Most of us drive within the city, but fly or catch the bus when we have to go to a different province or city. Nothing wrong with that! What happens when you have to relocate and you need to take your vehicle with you? There are a couple options. You will need to ship your vehicle or drive it to your new destination. In Canada, there are a few highways that many people try to avoid. One of them is the Coquihalla in British Columbia. High mountain passes are roads built on high mountains. But that is not all there is, these mountains are more than just mounds of rock. They are living, breathing environments, and for this they are subject to a diverse range of weather situations and events that can change without notice.  A sunny day can turn into a snow storm in just moments. As we know, the higher the ele...

We have heard over the past weeks of people getting stuck on snow. We have learned that not a lot of people know how to act in these cases.  ShipMyRide’s Team , has done some research and we put together some tips that may become handy if you ever encounter yourself in this situation.  FIRST of all, we recommend to ALWAYS wear warm cloths when going out ; dress in layers and with appropriate rated boots and jackets. You never know when you might have to be out in the elements to change a tire, or repair anything outside the comfort of your vehicle.  TIP: Having a survival kit and preparing your trunk for emergencies is always handy. Click on this link to read more on this. If you get STUCK IN THE SNOW, follow these recommendations DON’T PANIC -Try to stay calm and don't go out in the cold. STAY WARM - Stay in your car: you will avoid getting lost and your car is a safe shelter. SAVE ENERGY - Don't tire yourself out. Shoveling in the inten...

Extreme weather conditions are being observed across the country.  These conditions affect the roads we drive in, weather is in the city or on the highway. We can be caught in different scenarios like, icy slippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and extreme cold temperatures. We put together a list of weather conditions that can be observed during this winter. Understanding better the winter conditions can lead us to be better prepared when facing them, or when we have winter weather warning on our city. Blizzards: a blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 35 mph (56 km/h) and lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically three hours or more. It is a very dangerous winter storm, where you will experience falling, blowing and drifting snow, with strong winds. This makes visibility less than one kilometer. Also temperatures can be -12 or lower. Ground blizzard: this conditions refers to a weather condition wh...

by Ship My Ride Team We have been told time and time again that we need winter tires as soon as the temperatures drop and the lovely (sarcasm note here) winter conditions start to develop, like freezing rain, snow or ice on the road. But why do we have to make the switch to winter tires? Which tires are the best for my driving routine? How can I know? Well, our managers and drivers had some ideas, and we are sharing with you! What makes a winter tire a winter tire? As we all know, tires are made out of rubber, but winter tires are made are made with a rubber compound specifically designed and tested for cooler weather. The regular type of rubber used on non-winter tires will harden on cold weather and cause the vehicle to slide on icy roads. What symbols should I look for on my tires? The weather all across the country can be very different at the same point in time. The most common symbols on winter tires are a peaked mountain with a snow flake, and the readin...