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 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...]
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...]
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...]
Total Cost of Vehicle Ownership: Diesel vs. Gas
Buying a car is more than just choosing a vehicle that will take you from point A to point B, wouldn’t you agree? But how do you decide on the perfect car for you? Do you go for the prestigious make and model, do you want a specific color or all the interior and exterior bells and whistles? Well, for some people, this kind of information is what their checklist includes. However, if you have owned a car before and have at least SOME notion of what to look for (and what you want from a car), then it gets much more complicated. According to MoneySavingExpert.com, these are the questions … [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...]
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...]
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! 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. 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. … [Read more...]