Once 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
Like fashion, automotive trends change each year. Innovation in technology, safety and design paired with consumer demands inspire manufacturers to test new initiatives. If you are car shopping, it’s worth taking into consideration the popular and the stylish before making the purchase. Read More
Messing 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
Regular warranties provided by auto manufacturers only offer a limited coverage that varies depending on the vehicle and the time limit. Extended warranties are attractive because they offer vehicles greater variety and prolonged coverage. A car owner with extended warranty will not have to pay for unexpected repairs. It’s also simple to get. Car buyers don’t even need to handle the paperwork; the dealership does it all for them. Read More
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
Parking lot accidents are all too common. A speedy driver rushing towards an exit, an SUV parked in a spot for compact vehicle and a distracted driver backing out, all this is a recipe for a fender bender or worse. 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
As gas prices continue to increase and the state of our environment remains a hot topic, our automotive fuel economy matters. So, with that in mind, what is fuel economy? It’s the relationship between distance travelled in a car and the amount of fuel consumed. Read More
There’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
In movies and television, a flaming car often guarantees an explosion. It comes either as a payoff to a lengthy car chase as exhibited on multiple occasions in the Fast and Furious series or as an act of self-sabotage as seen in Breaking Bad when Walter White sets his son’s 2009 Dodge Challenger ablaze after a joy ride. Read More
