Buying a car? If so, then you may want to check your credit history to make sure you are eligible for a loan. Bad credit accumulates when you fail to keep up with your credit agreements. So, if you don’t pay your credit card bills on time, have a negative balance on your bank account or worse have filed for bankruptcy and had your assets repossessed, then your credit history is probably not that good. Read More
Is bigger always better? Well, when it comes to car wheels and tires, some drivers certainly seem to think so! Switching out factory sets for larger sizes has become a popular auto trend over the last few years, and the claims that it’s all about style over substance have got it totally wrong. Industry experts have done their fair share of testing, and the results prove that big wheels offer practical benefits on the road too! Read More
Two big decisions to make in life: when to buy a car and when to buy a house. Whether you’ve just graduated from college, got a new job or are simply ready to take the next step in your endeavours, it seems that many of our roads lead to this simple yet stressful question. Read More
Buying a new car is not as simple as entering a dealership, picking a vehicle and driving away. There are numerous steps you must take before you can own a car. In Canada, each province has its own rules and regulations that you must follow. While the dealership can help you through the car buying process, it’s much better if you know what is required yourself. Read More
The sports utility vehicle (better known as the SUV) has been a common choice amongst off-roaders and those lugging lots of cargo for decades, but these days you’ll find that SUV parked in soccer-mom driveways everywhere. A popular choice for most families thanks to all that extra space, the SUV offers a ton of great features created to suit a variety of needs. Not sure what to look for when purchasing a sports utility vehicle? Here are 11 things to keep in mind before driving off the lot! Read More
Everybody wants a bargain when they are buying a new car. Cars are a big investment, which is why any opportunity to slash those numbers down should be taken with excitement. After all, being opportunistic and buying a vehicle at the right time and place can save car buyers hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Read More
After the excitement of picking your new car, it’s time to focus on paying for it, which you’ll likely do through financing. If a car loan is your preferred method of payment, make sure you understand that you will probably end up paying more than the agreed upon price due to interest. Read More
New cars cost money, which means that not everyone can afford one, as unfortunate as that may sound. Yet many Canadians who cannot afford a car still go right ahead and buy one anyway. How is such a thing possible? Two reasons – loans and impulse shopping. According to a recent survey for Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, 35 per cent of Canadians said that their largest source of consumer debt was buying on impulse. Meanwhile, the average length of a car loan in the country has reached 72 months. If that’s not enough, some dealers offer loans lasting for as long as 96 months, which plays directly into our terrible impulse-buying habits. Read More
The car engine is the heart of your vehicle. It seems to be the element car-lovers are most passionate about. You often hear gear heads brag about the incredible new engine they’ve installed. They speak so enthusiastically that you’re inspired to upgrade your engine as well. But hold up! Before you go about swapping your inline four for a straight-six, you better be sure that the new engine would actually suit your vehicle and lifestyle. Read More
No matter how you slice it, cars are expensive. Because of this, people continuously look for ways to make them cheaper. One of such ways involves buying used vehicles, which retail for a significantly lower price than new ones. Read More
