When buying a car, you have to be prepared to lose money… Over time. No one wants to throw money away, and whether or not you will do that with car purchase is up to you and your negotiation skills and the amount of preparation you’ve invested prior to buying a car. But, one thing is for sure - cars tend to lose in value as time goes by and start as soon as you drive them off the dealer’s parking lot.New cars usually lose around 11% in value as soon as you take them off the dealer’s lot and by the end of the first year of driving, its value has decreased by 25%. However, the good … [Read more...]
Denise McCluggage: Racecar Journalist on 4 Wheels
If you google the name Denise McCluggage, there are 2 things you will see in every picture of her - her polka dot helmet and her wide smile. With them come incredible memories you can practically feel becoming a part of the longer you look at the pictures of this incredible woman. It’s obvious that the loved what she did and the people she did it with - the titans of the Golden Age of 1960s motorsport. She competed against men as their equal and instilled in them a trust of her so that she would be sure to have the best story at the end of the weekend. In an era when women were often pushed … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Handle Car Financing Successfully (Infographic)
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...]
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 to Do If Trapped in a Snow Storm (Infographic)
There are at least a few things you can do to NOT get trapped into a snow storm at all - properly prepare your car for winter weather and make sure you are driving safely and in accordance with the conditions. However, should you nevertheless find yourself in the situation, here is what you need to do to make the experience as painless as possible. Take a look!Come to our repair shops in Hamilton today!Sources: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-safetyfeatures-winterdriving-index-693.htm https://crsautomotive.com/how-to-drive-safely-in-the-winter … [Read more...]
Why Buy from an OMVIC-Certified Dealer?
Buying a car means you will have to fork over a certain - SIGNIFICANT - amount of money either right away (if you are buying outright) or through financing or leasing somewhere down the line. Those are the car financing options in Ontario, Canada and they can be implemented for both new and used vehicles you wish to purchase. Moreover, there are also several ways of financing used vehicles in Canada - through a bank or the dealership where you’re buying the vehicle. Each option has its own pros and cons depending on the size of your income, credit score, savings, etc. With that many options, … [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!1) Determine your budget and price rangeThe first - and one of the most important - steps in buying a car is determining how much money you are willing and able to spend. Have in mind that you always … [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...]
10 Long-Distance Winter Driving Tips
Winter is here and with it the holiday season, which means visiting family in the far-away hometown or just going away somewhere you can let your hair down and see and experience new things. (We may be biased, but we recommend coming to Hamilton or Stoney Creek for a quick visit.) Moreover, if you’ve decided to drive there, then you have a whole other set of problems, especially considering the Canadian winter and all it brings. Very low temperatures, a lot of snow and ice on the road and on vehicles and strong, freezing wind - these are just some of the things to look forward to in winter. We … [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...]
