Buying a vehicle in Canada can be arduous business if for no other reason than because of finding the best way of paying for it – for you. Paying off the vehicle right off the bat is the cleanest possible option, where you fork over the whole amount of money, take the car home with you and you are done thinking about it. However, rare is a person in Canada who can do it that way, Ontario natives included. For most of them, considering options such as borrowing money from the bank or some other lender is a harsh reality. Couple that with the fact that not everyone can afford a new car either, … [Read more...]
Financing a Used Car in Canada
Financing a brand new car in Canada is not as easy for everyone as it might seem – simply, not everyone can afford it. That is why a big chunk of car buyers tends to turn towards the dealerships that sell used cars. One of the reasons is that buying a used car gives you a means of transportation from point A to point B, but also gives you fewer things to worry about than with buying a new car – the wear and tear, the cost of certain parts, the (un)intentional scratching… And while you need less money to buy a used car than a new one, if you need financing to do it, that usually means the car … [Read more...]
Car Buying: Is It Important Where It’s Produced? (Infographic)
With the biggest players in the automotive industry moving their manufacturing and assembling facilities to South-East Asia, namely China, and other parts of the world with cheaper labor, one question is raised. Are the cars made outside of North America the same quality as those produced in the core country? When the labor is cheap, does the quality suffer? And ultimately - do the buyers care? Take a look at our newest infographic to see whether car buyers find it important where a car is produced. Come to our Cambridge, ON location and check out the vehicles in our offer. We are … [Read more...]
5 Most Reliable Car Models
We can all agree that the most important thing in a car is that it gets you from point A to point B. However, when buying a car, one of the goals for most people is to choose one that will do that with the least amount of hassle. Another is that it does for as long as possible. In that sense, you can expand your car’s durability by maintaining it regularly and driving it reasonably, but why not get a head start by choosing a reliable vehicle to buy? Let’s see which 5 car models have earned the title RELIABLE. Note: You will always find experienced and trustworthy licensed mechanics in … [Read more...]
5 Maintenance Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer
Every time you buy a car, new or already used, one of the things going through your head must be how long you can expect to be driving it. As you may already be aware, the average lifespan of vehicles in Canada is over 10 years, 11.5, to be exact (and prolonging with each passing year). However, with new materials, manufacturing processes and technologies surfacing every few years, cars are becoming increasingly more durable – you just need the will and patience to dedicate to them. That is precisely one of the reasons why some people are still driving cars they bought 20 years ago, and are … [Read more...]
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. Note: Come and talk with our car experts if you are in the market to buy a new car. Our specialists at the Cambridge premium used car dealership can help. As Tom Standage, Deputy Editor at The Economist, has stated, 2018 will be the first time it … [Read more...]
How People Buy Cars: In Numbers (Infographic)
The way you buy a car differs from one person to the next and depends on your age and income as much as it does on how you look for the car and where. Take a look at our new infographic to see how people buy cars nowadays - in numbers! Come to our repair shop in Hamilton and let us be your trusted car dealer and mechanic! Sources: https://www.crsautomotive.com/how-do-social-media-and-vehicles-interact/ https://www.v12data.com/blog/25-amazing-statistics-on-how-consumers-shop-for-cars We are located only 4 min walking South West of Tim Hortons Field and 4 min walk West of Bernie … [Read more...]
How Far Would You Travel to Buy a Car?
That’s the burning question, people! Note: If you are in the Hamilton Cambridge Ontario area, come and talk with our car experts if you are in the market to buy a new car. Our specialists at the Cambridge premium used car dealership can help. In today’s world, where buying a car has become a social event, more and more people are doing their research about what new or slightly used (luxury) vehicle to buy and where on major Social Media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. In lieu with this new practice, it’s also become customary for vehicle buyers to hit the road in order … [Read more...]
How Will the Automotive Industry Change in 2018 and Beyond?
If you are a car enthusiast, you must be aware of the shift that is coming in 2018 - big changes have come from the major automotive manufacturers who are all jumping into the electric market and autonomous vehicles. Pretty much everyone this year announced some major offering in these fields and even some countries have said they will only sell electric by 2030. Note: Our auto service shop in Hamilton Ontario is prepared to assist with EV service and repair services, provided by our experienced, professional and certified auto mechanics. The Economist states that 2018 will be the … [Read more...]
Best Selling Vehicles in Canada
With the year ending, it’s the perfect moment to summarize it in all the ways it affected us. One of them would be to see which vehicles have been the final choice for Canadians who have decided to change it up and renew their fleet. Note: Come and talk with our car experts if you are in the market to buy a new car. Our specialists at the Cambridge premium used car dealership can help. When you take a look at the charts in the past decade or so, it appears that Canadians like to stick to the tried and true, as the best selling passenger cars on the top of the list have stayed the … [Read more...]