Trade-offs, car, trade-in, new or used 
When a car owner decides to buy a new auto, they usually wish to sell their current model. They can do a private transaction, which requires some effort, patience and risk, or they can trade it in at a dealership. A trade-in occurs when a car owner ...
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How to Make Your Car Last Longer
Most cars are built to last much longer than most car owners believe. According to auto experts, the average vehicle’s useful life is ten years (or 300,000 kilometers). By providing proper preventative maintenance, however, a car owner can often dou...
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Whether to Buy an Extended Car Warranty
Deciding on whether or not to buy an extended auto warranty can be a tough call. The auto manufacturer’s base warranty on a new vehicle is usually good for only the first three years of ownership, which means it will expire right when you’ve put some...
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Taking Care of the Brakes
The braking system is your car’s most important safety feature. Just as brakes aren't optional equipment, neither should their proper maintenance be optional. The brakes on your car should be checked at least every 20,000 km, or once a year, or whe...
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Getting an Auto Tune-up
Like any other complex machine, a vehicle needs preventative maintenance if it is to run well and for the maximum number of years. A tune-up is a regularly scheduled appointment, usually once a year, to do all of the necessary preventative maintenanc...
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Avoiding Curbsiders
The majority of used cars in Ontario are sold privately by individuals. Most of these transactions are lawful and legitimate. But if you’re shopping for a used car, be careful to avoid being duped by a curbsider. The curbsider sells from his home r...
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Driving Safely at Night
If you’re going to be on the road after sunset, keep in mind that driving at night presents unique challenges that are absent during the day. The field of vision in a person’s eye is much smaller and depth perception less reliable without the benefit...
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Hybrid Vehicles: Good for the Pocketbook?
The rising price at the gas pump is prompting more and more Ontarians to consider making a hybrid their next vehicle purchase. For sure, there is plenty of emphasis on how much hybrid vehicles can save you in gas costs because of their fuel efficien...
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Avoiding Distractions While Driving
Driving while distracted is potentially as hazardous as driving while drunk, speeding or exhausted, and it occurs much more frequently. Yet 60% of the drivers surveyed said they would not stop using their cell phones while driving, even when informe...
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Buying A Smaller Car
If you need a car mainly for commuting, doing errands and tooling around town, your best bet is likely a small car (a.k.a. compact or sub-compact). Because of their size, they’re easier to drive, maneuver and park compared to larger cars, trucks or ...
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