Stephanie Bakalar
Stephanie has spent over a decade advising small and family-owned auto repair shops on growth, hiring, and customer experience. With an MBA from Western and a background in small-business lending, she has worked directly with more than 200 independent Canadian shops on pricing, marketing, and CRA-compliant bookkeeping. She writes about the operational and regulatory side of running a profitable independent garage in Canada.
1384 articles by Stephanie
Iowa Driver's License and Permit Fees in 2026, Plus Retest Rules
What an Iowa permit, license, reinstatement and replacement cost in 2026, how long teen licenses last, how to pay, and the retest rules.
Kentucky Driver Testing: How to Book a KSP Permit or Road Test
Book your Kentucky permit or road test online with the State Police: pick the test, pick any location, and learn when new slots open at 8 a.m.
How Much Is a Driver's License in New Hampshire? 2026 Fees
A standard New Hampshire license costs $50, a Real ID compliant license $60 and an enhanced license $80. See youth fees, refunds, other fees and how to pay.
Ontario G1 Rules: Highways, Night Driving, Passengers and Alcohol
What an Ontario G1 driver can and cannot do: restricted highways, the midnight to 5 a.m. rule, passengers, alcohol and the penalties.
Idaho Learner's Permit Rules: Under 17 and 17+ Permits Explained
Idaho has no single learner's permit. See which permit you get at 14 1/2 or at 17, who must ride with you, the 50 practice hours, the fees and expiry.
Illinois Permit Test: What's on the Written Exam and How Many Tries
The Illinois written exam covers signs, signals, markings and traffic laws. See what it asks, the limit on tries, the cheating rule and oral exams.
Indiana Learner's Permit: Age 15 With Driver's Ed or 16 Without
You can get an Indiana learner's permit at 15 with driver's ed or at 16 without it. See the steps at the BMV, who can ride with you, the cost, and how to renew.
Kansas Driver's License at 16: Curfew, Passengers and the 50-Hour Affidavit
At 16 in Kansas, you may drive 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with one passenger under 18 who is not immediate family. See the exceptions, the affidavit and when limits end.
What to Bring for an Iowa Permit or License: Documents and REAL ID
See what Iowa asks you to bring: identity, Social Security number, two Iowa address proofs, name change papers and parent consent, plus what REAL ID adds.
Mississippi Permit Test: What Is On It and the Testing Rules
Mississippi's permit test is an in-person, multiple-choice exam. See what it covers, the electronics ban, the cheating penalty and how long your score lasts.
What to Bring to the New Hampshire DMV: Documents and REAL ID
See which documents a first New Hampshire license needs, what the law requires for a REAL ID, and the extra papers for teens and non-U.S. citizens.
G1 to G2 in Ontario: 12 Months, or 8 With a BDE Course
How long an Ontario G1 driver waits for the G2 road test, how a BDE course cuts the wait to 8 months, and what happens if your G1 expires.