There are 2 kinds of people in the world – those who like to change cars as soon as a newer model comes out and those who drive the same car their whole life. Which one are you? And is such behavior justified – in both cases? What do the old-timers have that brand new models don’t? And vice versa, are all the brand new cars really worth the hassle of getting them before anyone else has them? Or is it just a matter of quality and being set in your ways? Let’s examine! It’s thought – by some – that older cars are made of sturdier stuff. As the average lifespan of a vehicle in Canada is … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
Are Electric Vehicles Cheaper to Own Than Gas or Diesel Ones?
As the world is changing its ways and attempting to be more ecologically conscious (for the most part, anyway), the automotive industry is slowly turning in the direction of electric vehicles. Manufacturers are jumping into the electric market and are at their starting points to begin a head-to-head race with gas and diesel-powered vehicles. As Tom Standage, Deputy Editor at The Economist, has stated, 2018 will be the first time it will effectively be cheaper to buy an electric car instead of a gas or diesel-run one – the total cost of ownership of an electric vehicle will be lower than … [Read more...]
Total Cost of Vehicle Ownership: Diesel vs. Gas
Buying a car is more than just choosing a vehicle that will take you from point A to point B, wouldn’t you agree? But how do you decide on the perfect car for you? Do you go for the prestigious make and model, do you want a specific color or all the interior and exterior bells and whistles? Well, for some people, this kind of information is what their checklist includes. However, if you have owned a car before and have at least SOME notion of what to look for (and what you want from a car), then it gets much more complicated. According to MoneySavingExpert.com, these are the questions … [Read more...]
