If you find yourself in a sinking car, what is the first thing you should do to maximize your chances of survival? As strange the question sounds, knowing the answer beforehand may help you save your and your loved ones’ lives if you are ever faced with the unfortunate situation. Read More
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Considering the amount of recalls that have hit the auto industry in the last few years (read: there was a record high in 2014 with nearly 600 recall notices in Canada alone, and 8 million vehicles affected by faulty ignition switches and airbags), it’s no wonder people are skeptical on the reliability of modern cars. Read More
Charged up on hybrids? Here are answers to five questions you are likely to have
Posted by Adil Khan | Commentary, Trends | 4 CommentsWhile hybrid electric vehicle sales make up a small percentage of total vehicle sales in Canada, big incentives and increased competition within this segment have increased sales over the past several years. There are a number of financial and environmental reasons to consider making your next vehicle purchase a hybrid one. To assist you in making this decision we’ve compiled some essential questions you might want answered before buying a hybrid. Read More
5 Great Summer Road Trips, 5 Great Cars to Take Them With
Posted by Adil Khan | Uncategorized | No CommentsWith summer approaching fast, you might be wondering what to do with all the extra hours of daylight. Why not take to the open road and embark on a great Canadian tradition: the road trip. To help plan your journey, we at Unhaggle have complied a list of 5 routes we think you’ll enjoy driving on, as well as our vehicles of choice for making these journeys.
How to Navigate Your Way Through New Vehicle Paperwork
Posted by Adil Khan | Shopping, Tips, Uncategorized | No CommentsOne of the most overlooked yet important steps in the car buying process is the paperwork that follows the agreement to buy the car. So, even if you have already successfully negotiated your ideal price with the dealer and figured out your monthly payments, you are not on the clear just yet.
Once the deal is reached, you need to arrange financing, sign sales contracts and register the car. This may sound simple, but the process often takes hours. This is also when the dealer will try to sell you extra features, most of which we explain in this article. So, before you head over to the dealer to settle everything, make sure you are prepared. Read More
A common misconception among car buyers is that dealers are out to make a quick buck on them. The truth, however, is that most dealers just want to sell a car and satisfy their customers. The last thing on any salesperson’s agenda is to accumulate a list of returns, complaints and negative reviews.
While we won’t go into details as to why car dealers are vilified, we’ve put together a list of the most common misconceptions about them: