Purchasing a vehicle is the second biggest investment for Canadians, which is why buying a car outright is not something everyone can do. Exploring other options is exhausting - admittedly - but financing or leasing a car is the right choice for you if you don’t have enough cash or savings to pay for it in one clean stroke. No matter if you choose to finance a used car or a new one - you need to make sure the terms are acceptable to you and something you will have no trouble honoring in the future. To help you prepare for the process, we have compiled 5 tips on how to handle financing … [Read more...]
Why Aren’t We All Driving Electric Cars by Now?
Driving electric vehicles has its benefits - no doubt - if you disregard the high initial price of the vehicles themselves. Electric cars preserve the environment and help us breath clean(er) air. Moreover, electric cars are cheaper to own than fossil-fuel ones, not just in terms of “fuel” costs - charging costs for an EV are about 20-50% of gassing up a tank in a fossil-fuel car, but also in terms of maintenance. Finally, electric cars are easy to maintain and cheaper if you bear in mind that their systems are simpler than in fossil-fuel cars, thus making them easier to take care of. So why … [Read more...]
Elon Musk: From Electric Cars to a City on Mars
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you must have heard of Mr. Elon Musk. Actually, his name is most often associated with the electric car industry and the private 21st-century space exploration. The launch of Musk’s Tesla Roadster into the Earth’s orbit was hands-down one of the most exciting moments of 2018 and Mr. Musk was elbows deep involved in the preparations for it and the event itself. More recently, he has been making headlines about moving to Mars and making the staple of his most prominent company - the Tesla Model 3 - more affordable and … [Read more...]
What You Should Know Before Buying a Car
Buying a car is serious business - we can all agree on that. It’s not something you can afford to do on a daily basis, not unless you are well-off and preferably an automotive buff. That is why it’s important to pay attention to all kinds of information when embarking on a quest of this size, which is why we have prepared a list of things you should know before buying a car. Read on! 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. 1) Determine your budget and price range The … [Read more...]
A Short History of Cars (Infographic)
The car is a relatively new invention for the human race, but once conceived, it has developed pretty quickly and continues to evolve as the time goes on. By the same token, the automotive industry itself has had major milestones - all worth mentioning and being aware of - from those in the manufacturing process, through the points of impact on the society to the individuals who influenced the industry. Stick with us to see a short history of cars! CRS Automotive is here through it all for you and your car. Come to our repair shops in Hamilton … [Read more...]
The Automotive Industry in 2018: Review (Infographic)
With 2018 coming to a close, it's the perfect time to sum up all the car buying stats for Canada. Not only that, but you can also compare it to the predictions from the beginning of the year. Have Canadians moved onto electric vehicles or are we still sticking to their fossil-fueled guns? Enjoy! Should you have a problem with your vehicles, you can always come to your trusted mechanic at CRS Automotive. Visit our repair shops in Hamilton … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best Winter Tires for Your Car (Infographic)
To prepare vehicles for winter driving conditions, drivers have a lot to think about. One of those things is mounting winter tires, which is a must not only in legal terms, but also allows for safe driving in extreme conditions we have in most parts of Canada. But choosing the right tires for a vehicle has proven to be arduous business and quite tricky even for the most experienced drivers. Nevertheless, we are here to help you out - we have prepared an infographic with advice on how to choose the best winter tires for your car in 7 steps. Enjoy! You can always turn to your trusted … [Read more...]
Mary Barra: The Woman at the Helm of an Automotive Giant
The automotive industry is predominantly male - there is no beating around the bush about that - even though there are some … [Read more...]
Car Financing Options in Ontario, CA
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...]
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