Your car is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make—and taking steps to protect it from the ravages of the winter travel season in Canada is a smart way to help maintain your car’s residual value for the long term, while maximizing your enjoyment of it along the way. Here’s our story on residual […]
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From the moment you hit the road in your brand new car or truck, its value begins to decrease. Your vehicle becomes worth less and less with every passing day and mile. One day, you’ll probably sell that car or truck, or use it as a trade-in for a newer one. In either case,
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Nobody likes reaching into their pocket to pay the mechanic. That’s why it’s important to take preventative measures with regular DIY maintenance, especially if you drive a vehicle that is considered “old” by today’s standards. If you want to save money while taking extra-special care of your daily driver, our car maintenance checklist will
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You’ve heard about “residual value” on vehicles, but do you know exactly what it’s all about? It can have an effect on your finances when you’re leasing a vehicle, or even when the monthly payments have you deciding whether to buy or lease. What is residual value & what does it mean? Residual value
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What Is MSRP? Why It’s Important to Know Before Buying a Car By CanadaDrives Most of the time when we buy something at a store, we know what that item will cost: the price on the tag plus any applicable sales taxes. But the auto industry has an unfortunate reputation for advertising a
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Importance of Rustproofing & 3 Car Rust Protection Treatments By CanadaDrives Our harsh Canadian winters require special treatments. Preparing our vehicles mechanically with fresh oil changes, fluid top-offs, tire rotations, and braking component checks is common practice in every province. Some of us also have to go through tire changes, whether due to
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If you’re interested in detailing your car but don’t have the cash to have it done professionally, it’s easy to do at home. A study conducted earlier this year indicates that on average, 13.5 per cent of cars held onto by their initial purchasers are at least a decade old. Seventy-eight per cent of drivers
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Tempted to buy a second car as a winter beater just to bear the brunt of Old Jack Frost? You aren’t alone. A winter beater is a vehicle that you drive for four to six months per year so that your ‘good’ car isn’t exposed to harsh, sub-zero conditions. Some Canadians are attracted to
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Will 2022 be the year you finally treat yourself to that new-to-you convertible? If so, you’ve got plenty of options to consider. Whether you’re checking out a second-hand two-seat roadster like the BMW Z4 or Mazda MX-5, or a four-seater drop-top like a Ford Mustang or Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet that’s ready for family cruising,
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A brand new car isn’t always in the cards, or more likely, not in the budget. That leaves either public transportation or ride-sharing or buying a cheap used car. Unless you really enjoy talking to strangers on the bus or waiting for who-knows-how-long for your ride to show up, then getting a used car
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