One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a new or pre-owned car in Hamilton or Cambridge Ontario is its longevity. It’s important to consider how long you want to drive the car: is it going to be yours for a year or two, or is it your retirement car that will need to last ten or more years? Note: An important part of keeping your car on the road for a long period of time is the car's maintenance and service. We can help increase the lifespan of your car at the Hamilton auto repair shop. What Influences the Longevity of a Vehicle? A car’s longevity and reliability … [Read more...]
What are the total costs of vehicle ownership per brand? (updated)
When it comes to vehicle models, the maintenance costs by brand differ. Even if you’ve never bought a vehicle, you must know that owning it will cost you more than just the price you pay when making the actual purchase, right? In fact, as car owners must already know, when it comes to North America, besides a house, a car is the most expensive item for a family to own. But, does the brand you choose when buying a vehicle play a part in how much money you will need to pour into it over the course of your owning career? The cost of maintenance by car brand differs but what are the cars with … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Admire Canadian Auto Production (Infographic)
Before the signing of the 1965 Auto Pact by Canada and the US, American car companies were forced to produce Canadian-specific models in branch plants located largely in Ontario. But with America exporting most of the required components, Canada racked up big trade deficits due to the value of parts crossing the border. The Auto Pact abolished automobile-related tariffs between the 2 countries and, in exchange, the Big 3 automakers pledged that Canadian auto production would not fall below 1964 levels. Canada would produce a smaller variety of vehicles, but in greater numbers – many of which … [Read more...]
5 Biggest Automakers’ Plans with EVs
The rise in sales when it comes to electric vehicles is more than noticeable, but it seems that we are able to say that mostly because of Tesla Inc.’s coming out into the mainstream electric vehicle market. They are also responsible for the end-of-year surge which lead to the year 2018 closing with 2 million sales. The estimated result stands at 2,018,247, which is 72% more than a year ago at an average market share of 2.1%. Moreover, all-electric cars took 69% of sales, while PHEV 31%. Such a high advantage for BEVs has not been seen since 2011. Next year result is expected at 3-3.5 million … [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...]
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...]