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Stay safe this winter when travelling on the road. Follow these seven tips and learn how to conquer Canadian winter by preparing your vehicle for the cold weather.\nHitting the Road\n1. Winter Tires and Chains\nIf you plan a mountain trip this winter, be prepared and ensure you have winter tires. In British Columbia, winter tires are required by law when travelling  designated routes from October to April. If you're heading to the ski hill, check the requirements, as some hills, like Mt

The tree-lined road stretched ahead like a living tunnel of green, arching over the 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS as it rolled toward the fairytale setting of Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Every fairytale needs a hero—and this story’s hero just arrived in style. \n1967 Chevrolet Impala SSPhotos by Zack PooleDownload Wallpaper: Desktop | Mobile 1 | Mobile 2 The first time Gary saw photos of the Impala, something clicked. He’d alway

With darker, colder days ahead, fall brings change for better or for worse. When a new job, class, or sport starts, we have to count on our cars more. But how can you make your vehicle more reliable for your new reality?\nLight the Way\nAs days get shorter and commutes start to get darker, make sure you can clearly see the road ahead. Stock headlights may not cut it. Swapping them out for brighter, longer-lasting bulbs is an easy solution for leveling up your driving experience and giving your car

For the second year in a row, first-year students from BCIT’s Graphic Communications program visited Lordco Auto Parts’ head office in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s in-house print shop.\n\nWhile the students tour several print shops in the Lower Mainland as part of their program, Lordco is the only corporate setting they get to visit. That connection comes from two BCIT graduates now working full-time at Lordco: Kevin Polanco

Parked on the runway, JF’s sculpted 1964 Buick Riviera, Rivision, looks like an arrow poised for flight—its pointed hood ready to slice through the air. With this build, JF's target was a Detroit Autorama Ridler Award.\n1964 Buick RivieraPhotos by Carson MontagueDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop| iPhoneIn the automotive world, winning Detroit Autorama's Don Ridler Memorial Award has been described as equivalent to winning a Nobel Prize. It’s that pre

We’re only a few days into fall and already missing the automotive, community, and sporting events. Oh, and the warm weather, too! Starting in May, we hit the gas and never looked back, sponsoring over 50 events—from DRVN4ACURE in Calgary, Alberta, to the BC Lions Show n’ Shine in downtown Vancouver, BC, to the Vancouver Island's biennial Deuce Days.\nDeuce Days at Victoria's Inner Harbour in Victoria, BC\nOur team was on-site for most of these events, handing out merchandise, in

A steady stream of vehicles—each more unique than the last—rolled into Checkpoint’s Pop-up Shop 5. For the second year, Checkpoint partnered with Lordco Auto Parts to host the car meet and shopping event at Lordco’s head office and distribution centre in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. The modern, cool-toned building served as the perfect backdrop to vehicles sporting eye-popping colour and one-of-a-kind customization.\nThis year's event proved to be even more popular th

Mission Raceway Park was alive with the sights, sounds, and raw power of Lordco Auto Parts, Smoke, Fire & Thunder. The annual showcase of drag racing and automotive entertainment once again delivered a weekend fans won’t soon forget. \nFor over three decades, Lordco Auto Parts has proudly supported Mission Raceway and its marquee summer event, demonstrating a deep commitment to the local racing community. This year, Lordco’s presence was bigger than ever, with two sponso

Rows of dark green, leafy kale, bordered on one side by a treed hill, follow the road, disappearing into the horizon. It is quiet and still. Then Clint appears in his 1962 Chevrolet Nova SS, drawing all eyes like steel to a magnet. \n\n1962 Chevrolet Nova SSPhotos by Zack PooleDownload Wallpaper: Android | Desktop| iPhoneThe Nova, finished in GM Surf Blue, is a striking contrast to the muted, earthy landscape. The paint colour pops, drawing attention to