Top 10 ways to protect yourself during your used car buying experience
1) Research
2) Research
3) Research
4) Research your potential dealerships’ reputation with OMVIC or BBB or APA
5) Research your dealership online – blogs etc…
6) Research your dealerships’ history
7) Research the vehicle history for the vehicle you are considering –Ex: Carproof
8) Research the additional fees ON TOP OF advertised price
9) Research fees over and above the bank finance fees if you finance
10) Research and make sure all liens are cleared from vehicle
Top 10 Fuel Misers
1) Toyota Prius
2) Honda Civic Hybrid
3) Nissan Altima Hybrid
4) Ford Escape 2WD Hybrid
5) Toyota Yaris (5sp)
6) Toyota Corrola
7) Honda Fit
8) Nissan Versa
9) Hyundai Accent
10) Mazda 3
Top 10 Auto Trader Searched Makes - March 08
1) General Motors
2) Chrysler
3) Ford
4) Toyota
5) Honda
6) Mazda
7) Nissan
8) Hyundai
9) Volkswagen
10) Kia
Top 10 Driving tips for Fuel Efficiency and Safety
1) Don’t drive aggressively
2) Drive at posted speed limits
3) Don’t leave your car in idle
4) Limit Cell phone use or go hands free
5) Increasing your speed from 100 to 120 will increase consumption by 20%
6) Use your air-conditioner sparingly
7) Measure the inflation of your tires once a month
8) Use cruise control
9) Maintain your engine properly
10) Increase your speed progressively
Top 10 most stolen cars in Canada -2005
1) 2000 Honda Civic SiR
2) 1999 Honda Civic SiR
3) 1996 4WD Jimmy or Blazer
4) 1994 Honda Civic Si Hatchback
5) 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
6) 1995 Honda Civic Si
7) 1992 Dodge Caravan or Plymouth Voyager
8) 2002 AWD Subaru Impreza WRX
9) 1999 Volkswagen Golf GTI
10) 1993 Honda Civic Si
Top 10 Car Safety Technologies
1) Tire-pressure monitoring
2) Adaptive Cruise-control
3) Blind spot detection collision warning
4) Lane-departure warning system
5) Rollover mitigation
6) Dual Stage Airbags
7) Emergency brake assist
8) Adaptive Headlight or night vision assists
9) Rear-view Camera
10) Emergency Response systems
Top 10 How to test drive Pre-owned vehicles
1) Have an open mind – what do you want vs. what do you need?
2) Make a top 5 list of what features you MUST have
3) Do a pre-test drive inspection on body and engine
4) Take notes or ask for printed vehicle information sheets
5) Take your time
6) Be consistent – Test drive your vehicles the same way
7) Turn the radio off
8) Keep it reasonable speeds, braking etc…
9) Use all drivetrain options – 4wd, 2wd, awd etc…
10) Get another opinion