by Lori Straus Although chances are you won’t find the Monkeemobile, if you’re looking for a vintage automobile, you have lots of options available to you. Buying a vintage car may seem like it differs from buying any other kind of car, but truth be told, you’ll find the process similar. In essence, when you
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Premium vs Economy Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs Kia Rondo
In the first two instalments in our high-versus-low series comparing similar mainstream and upscale vehicles, we pitted pairs of new vehicles against each other. This time, we’re switching our focus to the used-vehicle marketplace. In this matchup, our “high” option is the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, a compact wagon that packaged some of the brand’s upscale touches
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Finding a Classic Car
by Lori Straus When you envision the old car you want to buy, what do you see? A vintage car in mint condition with all original parts? Or a classic car with the right look plus some convenient updates, like air-conditioning? Or perhaps you actually want a fixer-upper for your next passion project. For this
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Are You Looking For A Car Under $10,000?
by Lori Straus Finding a decent car for $10,000 is doable, but you have to do your research. In this blog post, we’ll share with you a few tips and resources to help you on your treasure hunt. The Age of the Vehicle Unlike vehicles under $5,000, which will most likely be at least 10
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Are You Looking For A Car Under $5,000?
by Lori Straus Finding a decent car for under $5,000 CAD isn’t impossible, but it can be tricky. In this blog post, we’ll share with you a few tips to help your hunt, and we’ll lay to rest a few assumptions about cars in that price range. Are Cars Under $5,000 Really Old? Yes and
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What’s My Vehicle Worth?
by Lori Straus Deciding on a fair price for your current vehicle can feel overwhelming. Whether you buy a new car every five or ten years, it’s not a transaction that happens often in your life, and only car lovers regularly keep track of car pricing. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to Canadian
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Crossovers Designed for Off-Roading
by Chris Chase Crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) were originally conceived to capitalize on the popularity of truck-like SUVs while offering car-like fuel economy and driving feel. In the last few years, though, automakers have started building off-road-friendly CUV options that bridge the gap between comfortable daily drivers and rugged SUVs. If a crossover with some
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Mid Sized Hatchbacks
by Chris Chase In 2010, the Porsche Panamera became the closest thing to a sedan the company had ever offered. This four-door car was conceived to compete with German mid- and full-size sedans like the BMW 5 and 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E- and S-Class. What set the Panamera apart was its fastback body style,
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What to Look for After You Drive Through Deep Water
By Lori Straus Sometimes, no matter how hard we try to avoid it, we have to drive through deep water. Pull over as soon as you can and inspect your vehicle. Water can cause a lot of damage, and you don’t want to cause expensive repairs by continuing to drive. In this blog post, we’ll
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Best Car Shows in Ontario
by Lori Straus With the sun finally shining and the snow melting away in many parts of Ontario, auto show season is around the corner. In this blog post, we’ll highlight a few of our favourite automotive events so you can start planning your calendar. Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance “Concours d’elegance” is French for “competition
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