Update: This was originally published in 2020 but updated in December 2022 to include new legal requirements. If you live in Ontario and are thinking of selling your vehicle privately, you’ve got the right idea! Selling privately can net you 15-30% more than what the dealer will offer you on trade. However, the process can…
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Should I buy a former police car
I get asked at least once a month about buying a recently retired police cruiser. Used car markets are still nuts and people are looking to save money anyway they can. Of course, there are some other benefits to buying a former police car. I mean what better way to clear the lane in front…
Top 5 winter beaters under $5,000
Look winter is coming, if it isn’t already here for most of us. As a result, you might want to consider driving a winter beater instead of your daily to reduce the wear and tear, and rust that can occur especially during the wintertime. In order to protect your “excellent” car from harsh, subzero weather,…
What tools do you need to change tires
Winter is fast approaching and many are throwing on their winter tires, if it isn’t already here for most of us. If you haven’t already done so, you might want to check with your insurance company as you could qualify for a discount if you have them on before a certain date. Anyway, shops are…
5 Weird rules Lamborghini employees must follow
Lamborghini is easily one of the most iconic sports car brands to have ever existed and the Italian company has strict rules to ensure it stays that way. Interestingly enough, Lamborghini comes from humble beginnings with founder Ferruccino Lamborghini, who was originally manufacturing tractors. Essentially, he wanted something more refined as a grand touring car…
There is a 1985 Mercedes Benz 300d for sale in Brooklyn
Look I know diesel prices are currently through the roof, but this is too good of an example to miss out on. For those not familiar, the Mercedes Benz W123 were executive cars made from 1975 to 1986. The W123 is one of Mercedes-Benz most successful models with 2.7 million examples being sold before production…
6 steps to the perfect test drive
I’m always asked, how do I know the car I’m buying is the right one? It all starts with the perfect test drive! A test drive is truly the only way to really know if the car is right for you. This is of course even after you have compared all the specifications and narrowed…
Should I purchase a former rental?
Car rental companies, or sometimes referred to as car hire agencies, often carry large fleets of vehicles that they generally change over regularly. As a result, the vehicles they get rid of make their way into the hands of regular consumers through various used car markets. These vehicles are labelled as “rental vehicles” and are…
Top 5 Eight Cylinder Engines of All-time
An eight-cylinder piston engine with two banks of four cylinders sharing a single crankshaft and arranged in a V shape is known as a V8 engine. The American 1914–1935 Cadillac L-Head engine is regarded as the first automotive V8 engine to have been produced in substantial quantities, while the French manufacturer Antoinette created the first…
What happened to Saturn?
The Saturn Corporation, better known as simply Saturn, was an auto manufacturer and a division of General Motors from 1985 until 2010 when GM killed it. The company was known for it’s “unique” styling of vehicles that made it so popular and even marketed itself as a “different kind of car company”. The rise of…