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Trade In vs. Private Sell – Which Gets You More Money?
It’s finally time to think of getting a new car, what a wonderful time of year indeed. But now you’re faced with a really important question, should I trade it in or sell it privately? This week’s blog post will surely help you decide for yourself which option is better for you. Both options have advantages and disadvantages, but ultimately the best deal is what you’re after. We will break down exactly what each option means and compare them to see what option will get you the most money. What Does Trade In Mean and How Does It Work? A Trade In is a common choice by many consumers that…
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Throwback Edition: 2008 Recession in Canada and It’s Impact on the Automotive Industry
In this week’s blog post we are going to be throwing it back all the way to 2008! There were so many reasons that many Canadians will never be able to forget that year; the iPhone was expected to be released on Roger’s wireless service provider, the federal government issued a formal apology for the acts committed in Residential schools, and of course the economic crisis. We will be covering the impact of the crisis specifically on the automobile industry and ways to (possibly) prevent it from happening again in the future. What is a Recession and how is it different than an Economic Depression? A recession is defined as…
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The 5-Speed Manual Transmission is Nearly Extinct – What You Need to Know
About 70 years ago times were a lot different than now. Most of the things we take for granted today were just being invented or discovered by curious people of those times and although many of them might have been told they were crazy, they still continued to pursue their dream. It is with many thanks to them today that they never quit because although they didn’t realize it then, the inventions would prove to be very useful today. Take the 5-speed manual transmission for example – one of the greatest inventions of all time. This first came available on the market in Europe during the 1950s being equipped in…
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The Impact of Automobile Use on Pollution
For many years now, the topic of pollution has become a very popular one, and in recent years, it seems to be the only thing that people are talking about. As a car lover, it saddens me to know that 27% of greenhouse gas emissions has contributed to air pollution, but it is true. Now, while that number may not sound too bad, it is an issue that has to be dealt with – and soon. Pollution goes way beyond just the surface of contributing to greenhouse gases – it causes major health problems for all forms of life, extinction for some animals, contributes to climate change, and even death,…
