It doesn’t take much to spark a conversation with an electric car advocate. A casual comment about the drawbacks of an EV - doesn’t it take a long time to recharge? - will quickly spin into passionate arguments about efficiency, kilowatt-hours and states of charge. Electric car detractors are no less vociferous about the superiority […]

The first, and often the biggest, question when buying a car is: should I buy new or used? The answer depends on what is most important to you. There are a number of quality new and used car dealers in the greater Toronto area.
Why Buy New?
There are several good reasons to […]

Subtlety, sophistication and safety are among the attributes that matter most to women who buy luxury cars. But horsepower has its place, too.
Thelma and Louise sought top-down glory in a light blue ’66 Ford Thunderbird convertible. Carol Brady settled for a Plymouth station wagon, an eminently practical choice — and about as exciting as […]

Ten models with surprisingly steep hidden costs.
Depreciation can be one of the least pleasant surprises of long-term new car ownership. Today’s steal deal can easily become tomorrow’s lame duck, and you might never know until it’s too late.
But you can at least avoid the biggest money losers on the market. For the new year, […]

Taking a look around Toronto, its obvious we love our SUVs. But these days, our wallet does not like SUVs, if only on account of the waif-like profile it assumes once you gas up. Too bad, because there are those for whom there is no getting around the need for seven or eight seatbelts, […]

Reliable models to look for–and troublesome ones to avoid

Toyota Prius
$20,000-$24,000
Is it time to replace your car? Owners of 27 percent of the vehicles in our latest Annual Car Reliability Survey acquired them used last year, and they’re definitely on to something. Data from our exclusive survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, […]

 
It seems every day, gas pump prices hit another record high. The latest record for Greater Toronto Area - GTA - average for regular unleaded, as of April 9, was $1.21 per litre.
Prices are expected to top the $1.40 mark this summer. But don’t let $80.00 fill-ups pump the fun out of your warm, sunny […]

 
The cost of owning a vehicle goes beyond the purchase price. Expenses like insurance and maintenance can add up. These cars have low ownership costs because they’re small, fuel efficient, and low on amenities and all available in  Toronto.
To attain absolute rock bottom ownership costs — which still tally more than $30,000 over five years, […]

Like off season travel and Ontario wines, there are cars that prove you don’t have to hand over big bucks to live the good life. We picked 10 models that are surprisingly luxurious for their humble badges, all of which can be equipped to impress for less than $30,000.
They won’t get you the valet treatment […]

Ideally, a dealership should help you find the right vehicle at a fair price. But some dealers place more emphasis on their profit margins than on satisfying their customers. When buying a car, keep your interests front and center–and avoid common pitfalls that can cost you extra money–by following these tips:
1. Do your homework.

Many dealerships […]