Auto Maintenance & Repairs

  ***  Relevant Material: " Global and regional statistics United States:  The NHTSA estimates that over 4,800 people are treated in emergency rooms each year for jack or jack stand failures. United States:  A 1994-1995 analysis of NHTSA data showed that an estimated 4,822 people were injured, with hands, wrists, and fingers being the most severely injured body parts. Australia:  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reports that more than 160 people are injured each year while using car jacks. Canada:   Transport Canada  does not provide specific jack stand statistics but reports on overall vehicle traffic collision statistics ...:  " (Google)  ***  Relevant Material:  " Engine failure from a lack of clean oil is caused by friction that wears down or overheats critical components until they seize. While global statistics on seized engines are not available, data indicates that poor lubrication is a major ca...

  Bought (Financed with safety and warranty) the 2008 GMC Acadia 4D Utility on Aug 01, 2018 from the dealership Odometer at the time of purchase 105,142 km and Odometer at the time of sale (to a dealership in Toronto in late 2019): 110,000 -150,000 km Purchase Price: $9024.08 (with financing) Sale Price: $1800 (Vehicle was maintained and even taken to repair shop (covered under warranty) for stalling issues on the highway prior to the sale) ** Used it for Road trips (From Toronto to Windsor) and property management Return on Investment (Income and Savings):  1) $500 - $5000+ (Savings on car rental and public transport for road trips)  2) Employment and Business Income (Divided between Acadia and 2007 Dodge Caravan): $65, 495.21 (verified by tax returns for 2018 and 2019) Overall Return on Investment: $65,995 - $70,495.21 ************************************* Note: The report figures are for both the vehicles - 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (work & commute vehicle) and 20...

*** Rental sprinter for a transportation company for cross border trips. Did not own this van. Van was maintained (oil and lubricants changed on time) and returned to the owner with no damage (as far as I know). Return on Time Investment & Rental fees: **Income from this van and two other vans (2023 Mercedez Benz Sprinter and a Ford Sprinter): $7556.75+ from all cross border and local trips with in a time period of 1 year. Expenses:   Travel Expenses (Meals, Accommodation if any - Most if not all trips had me stay at truck stops or Walmart): 547.32 (Note: Gas/Diesel, maintenance etc was paid for) Net Profit from the cross border trips(not accounting for expenses below):   $7009.43 Other Income:  $9399.38 (eBay, CRA deposits, Refunds and E-Transfers) Total Income around this time period: $16956.13 Transactions, Bank/Credit Charges, Sales Tax & Other expenses Not Accounted for:  Auto Expenses (mostly for my personal vehicle during this time period):  ...