Buy a car or buy a home? That is the question! Not everyone can make both investments at the same time, so figuring out which should come first is often a bit of a big decision. Especially considering that buying a vehicle can affect what happens with your home loan process. Read More
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A Car for Your 16-Year-Old: How to Balance Price and Safety
Posted by Taylor Marsden | Shopping, Tips | No CommentsIs there any better feeling than being handed the keys to your very first car? Only if that car is bought and paid for by mom and dad! But buying Junior’s new ride often comes with a ton of questions – mainly how safe is it on the road and how light is it on the wallet? Lorraine Sommerfeld of Driving.ca and Lorraineonline.ca shares her expert tips on how to balance safety with your budget when buying a car for your teenager. Read More
There’s no denying that the cars of yesteryear had their problems, but when it comes to features those old timers had a pretty good grasp on what they were doing! Modern cars may be safer and better-looking (depending on who you talk to), but not all of their updates have been welcomed with open arms. Sorry modern manufacturers! Here’s nine modern car features we all totally hate: Read More
Is there anything better than the scent of a new car’s interior? Read More
Don’t get us wrong, modern cars offer a ton of bells and whistles that just can’t be beat – GPS for easy navigation, improved safety features, sleek and comfy cabins – but there are more than a few old ones we wish had stuck around. Call it a case of super nostalgia, but these nine features were plain cool! Can’t we bring them back? Read More
Why Do Car Buyers Prefer SUVs to Minivans and Station Wagons?
Posted by Taylor Marsden | Shopping, Tips | One CommentOnce upon a time, roads were littered with soccer moms and dads driving family station wagons and minivans to haul around their kids and cargo, but somewhere along the way the love for those vehicles just plain ran out! Read More
How Mobile Apps Can Help You Fight Distracted Driving
Posted by Taylor Marsden | Features, Lists, Shopping, Tips | No CommentsMessing around on your phone while driving might not seem as dangerous as sitting behind the wheel while intoxicated, but the scary truth of the matter is that it is…and then some! Read More
How Unreliable are Modern Cars Really?
Posted by Taylor Marsden | Features, Opinion, Other | No CommentsConsidering 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
If we’re going to talk luxury cars, then we’ve first got to understand what the word “luxurious” means in relation to the automobile world. Once upon a time, Unhaggle asked if luxury cars were really worth the cost and it was there that the definition was revealed – a luxury car is an ideal. It looks good, feels good, drives well and while you might not actually need the thing, it’s pretty nice getting to park one in your driveway year round. Read More
9 Factors That Can Lower Your Car Insurance Rates
Posted by Taylor Marsden | Features, Fun Stuff, Lists, Ownership | No CommentsThere’s no way to avoid it; if you own a car in Canada, then you must purchase car insurance. The rough part is dealing with the cost each year, which, depending on the province you live in (along with a whole list of other factors), can really end up thinning out your wallet. Read More