This week we are joined by Jodie Tessier from Kijiji Autos to talk about how the pandemic has impacted the auto industry and the car buying behaviour of consumers. We talk about what is motivating consumers to buy cars and whether now is a good time to consider purchasing a car. We also share car buying tips and tools to help you if you are currently in the market or considering buying in the near future. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new car test drive of the week, the 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition.  ..read more

This week we talk about the latest auto industry trends with Al-Karim Awadia, head of auto industry for Google Canada. We talk about some of the latest, increasingly popular trends such as the rise of e-commerce, online vehicle purchasing, and contractless vehicle delivery. We discuss the various benefits and potential concerns of these trends and how they are forcing dealerships to change their selling practices. Finally, we share our thoughts on the latest test drives of the week, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and 2021 Kia Sorento.  ..read more

This week we are joined by Lou Camilli from Pulstar to talk about what drivers can do to modify their cars now to make them as efficient as possible and participate in the sustainability movement. We talk about the most effective steps drivers can take to reduce fuel consumption and emissions of their car. We also talk about Pulstar's high-power ionized plasma spark plug technology and the benefits it provides. Finally, we talk about a Lexus winter driving event we attended and a test drive of the 2021 Lexus IS 350 sport sedan.  ..read more

This week we talk about the electric car future with Matt Girgis from Volvo Canada. We discuss Volvo's plan to go all electric over the next decade and how this will impact the automotive landscape. We also talk about the latest electric vehicle products, such as the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, which is Volvo's first 100 percent vehicle. We also share out thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2021 Lexus RC 350 Black Line Edition.  ..read more

This week we answer your email questions and share some exciting news. We are announcing the launch of our new YouTube channel: Car Help Corner! If you want more car content, including car buying tips, recommendations, and help with all things car related, make sure to subscribe to our channel. In addition to answering your email questions, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80.  ..read more

This week we have Eli Melnik from Start Auto Electric joining us to discuss the pros and cons of all-wheel drive. We talk about the benefits of having all-wheel drive and whether it is necessary as a winter safety aid. We talk about the performance of a two-wheel drive car with winter tires versus an all-wheel drive car and which option may be best suited for your needs. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade.  ..read more

This week we reflect back on 2020 and talk about the best and worst new cars of the year. We share thoughts on the highlight test drives in different price categories and vehicle types from small crossovers to SUVs to high end sports cars. We also pick one that stood out as the car of the year. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2021 Mazda3 Turbo.  ..read more

This week we chat with Michael Epstein from Nissan Canada about the new Nissan Studio and how the car shopping experience is moving in a more digital direction. We talk about how the pandemic has accelerated the move towards online car shopping for both car manufacturers and dealerships. We also talk about how the Nissan Studio, and how it assists consumers with their car shopping before visiting a dealership. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer.  ..read more

This week we have Eli Melnick from Start Auto Electric joining us to talk about vehicle servicing and maintenance. We discuss how to avoid paying for unnecessary servicing and maintenance that is recommended by the dealership or shop. We talk about what kinds of maintenance items are required and which ones might be money grabs. We also go through the steps to maintain your car properly without overpaying or voiding your warranty. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week,, the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V.  ..read more

This week we talk about a new Car Help Canada research report on dealership advertising practices and how they may be harmful to consumers shopping for a car. We share the results from the report survey and what it says about dealer honesty and taking advantage of consumers. We also talk about the implications of the report in terms of consumer rights and what you need to do to protect yourself when shopping for a car at the dealership. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody.  ..read more