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. 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 same since 2013: However, when it comes to the overall vehicle sales in Canada in the past year, the situation is a bit different (note that these … [Read more...]
Being a Trusted Mechanic Runs in This Family
If you treat your car as part of your family, then you don’t allow just anyone to service it. You want a trusted mechanic, people who have plenty of experience, but are also up to speed with current industry developments. You want technicians who aren’t just there to take money out of your pocket, but have your needs and requirements in mind. You want mechanics who work hard to earn your trust that you are getting the best service and are always safe on the road in the vehicle they have serviced. For those of you who live in Hamilton and Stoney Creek, CRS Automotive can be that mechanic … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Buying a Used Luxury Vehicle
You’ve set your mind on buying a luxury vehicle, but you’re not ready to fork over too much money for it? There is a solution to your problem and a great one at that! Buy a USED luxury vehicle! Now wait, don’t dismiss the idea just yet. A luxury car is a top of the line vehicle in all areas – performance, safety, technology, and comfort – which is why such a piece of drivable art comes with a 5-figure (at least!) price tag. Moreover, a used luxury car doesn’t lose its value over time as quickly as you might expect from your everyday drive. Have in mind that the buyers of high-end … [Read more...]
What Is the Lifespan of Your Car?
When buying a car one of the things plaguing your mind must be how long you will be driving it. Actually, we have a question for you. How do you even measure the lifespan of your vehicle? Do you count how many times you had to take it to your mechanic to fix a malfunction? Do you try to remember the date you made the purchase and calculate how many years you have been driving it? Or do you look at the mileage on your dashboard and draw the conclusion based on that? It is only natural that vehicle lifespan depends on multiple factors: 1) Manufacturer, 2) Class size, 3) … [Read more...]
8 Women in the Automotive Industry (Infographic)
The automotive industry is male-oriented, there is no denying it. They are the one that design, produce, repair, race the vehicles we all drive. So, are women not welcome? Why there aren’t more women who drive the industry forward and have the final say about the product both men and women use daily? Well, this might surprise you, but throughout history, as well as right now, there have been women who have had a monumental impact on what we now call the automobile. They have successfully marketed the product, designed parts we couldn’t imagine a car without today, raced it and are currently … [Read more...]
7 Car Maintenance Tips Every Woman Driver Should Know
Even though the history of a car can be traced back to the second half of the 17th century, the automotive industry is largely focused on the male population, even to this day. When a car is designed, produced and marketed, it is still thought of the male needs it is supposed to satisfy – speed and attractive looks as opposed to safety and durability. Don’t get us wrong, it’s no big surprise. It is men, after all, who get wildly excited about the powerful rumble of the engine and the way the car just flies down the highway when it’s let loose. However, this also means that car maintenance is … [Read more...]
How Do Social Media and Vehicles Interact?
Now more than ever, buying a car has become a social event. More and more people, and not only Millennials, who were practically raised by the Internet, are looking for their new or slightly used vehicle on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Why, you ask? Because whoever buys a car will show it off on social media as soon as they leave the dealership. They will share why they picked the car they bought. They will say what they are excited about and what bugs them while driving their shiny new toy (even though they shouldn’t tweet and drive). They will recount their overall purchase … [Read more...]
What Maintenance Do Electric Vehicles Need?
What maintenance?! One of the main benefits of owning an electric vehicle, besides caring for the environment by not using gasoline and emitting fumes into the atmosphere, is the fact that it requires less of your time and money to make sure it runs smoothly. The initial cost of purchasing such a vehicle is still quite high, but it pays off in the long run. EVs have fewer moving parts than Internal Combustion Engine vehicles, which means they have a smaller number of components in need of regular checkup and repair. However, a few things will need your attention from time to … [Read more...]
What Do the Letters on Car Models Mean?
Have you ever wondered what those letters in the names of car models mean? If you want to buy a BMW vehicle, would you know what the salesperson is offering you by the name alone? No? Well, that’s why you have us to make your life easier. Confusing letters in the name of a vehicle model are there to describe its body style. Moreover, they are often combined to give you more information about the car right off the bat. In that sense, there are standard and specific vehicle model markings. These are considered universal for all car brands: However, there are also car … [Read more...]
