If you’re a used-car buyer looking for a good deal, don’t expect to drive home something in an interesting colour. That’s the gist of iSeeCars’ latest study, which looked at which vehicle paint options were most likely to come with discounted prices on used-car lots. Buyers of beige cars are most likely to score a
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If you’re shopping for your next vehicle the Car Buying Tips section is for you. Here you’ll find useful information on items like how much you should spend if you should consider the number of Kilometers, and avoiding problems.
Used Large Luxury SUVs
by Chris Chase As a mainstream vehicle type, the luxury SUV is a modern invention. Previously, large upscale utilities existed on the fringes of the marketplace, with the oldest models coming from humble roots. Land Rover’s Range Rover began in the 1970s as a rugged means of traversing the English countryside, and the original Mercedes-Benz
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2020 Toyota Corolla – Review
by Chris Chase — Rating: 4/5 Last year, Toyota kicked off an effort to sell its Corolla compact to drivers looking for something more than basic transportation. A redesigned hatchback introduced in the summer of 2018 was the first Corolla in a long time that looked anything like sporty. An all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan
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Glossary of Automotive Terms for Car Buyers
Bookmark this page: It’s our glossary of automotive terms for car buyers. Anytime you or someone in your circles is in the market for a vehicle, check back here to learn the basics terminology for buying a car or to get a refresher. Buying a car can be exciting but also daunting, so it helps to learn a few words before you start.
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How Long Do You Keep Your Car Before Trading It In?
How do you know it’s time to trade in your current vehicle for a new one? Should you trade in your car every five years? We’ve listed a few questions to ask yourself to help you decide.
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Research Liens on Your Potential Vehicle if Buying Privately
A lien is a claim that a lender places on a vehicle for lending money to the vehicle’s owner. This is normal and perfectly legal. For example, when you take out a car loan from the bank to buy a car, the bank will place a lien on the car as security. If you don’t pay back the money you’ve borrowed, the bank can legally repossess the car.
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All-in Pricing Has You, the Car Buyer, in Mind
In this blog post, we’ll explain what all-in pricing is, what it includes, and what happens to dealers who don’t follow the law.
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Accident Disclosure When Buying a Used Vehicle
In this blog post, we’ll talk about accident disclosures for used vehicles. When buying a used car, its accident history will affect your decision to buy it or not. This is called accident disclosure and is one of 21 disclosures required by law in Ontario.
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What’s Better: OEM or Extended Warranty for Your Used Vehicle?
Whether you buy a used vehicle from an OEM (an original equipment manufacturer) or independent dealer, you usually have warranty options. In this blog post, I’ll explain some of the issues you should be on the watch for when researching extended warranties.
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6 Tips to Get the Most for Your Trade-In
Do you trade it? How much can you expect to get? The following tips will help you navigate the process of taking your car to a dealer to trade in for your next vehicle.
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