Canada Auto Information
Think about the size and shape of the cargo you’re going to carry. An architect or an artist who carries large portfolios back and forth between home and office would have a hard time finding a place to put their portfolios in a Mazda Miata or a Toyota MR2. But they might fit fine in [...]
Think about how many people you have to haul around most of the time. Don’t buy a full-sized crew-cab duallie pick-up if you just need something to get you to work. Generally, the bigger and more spacious the car, the worse the fuel mileage. And when you’re shopping for cars in the classifieds, watch out! [...]
The old saw about full-size American luxury cars being safer than smaller import vehicles is notwithstanding, there are some other factors to take into account when considering the safety of the vehicle you’re buying. it’s certainly true that a large vehicle will sustain less damage than a smaller vehicle in a collision between the two. [...]
In recent years, some Japanese vehicles have earned consistently high marks from marketing analysts and from respected consumer groups. If resale value is important, some Japanese and European cars have held their value better than most American cars for quite some time. However, the build quality and craftsmanship of American cars has improved significantly during [...]
When leaded gas is used in vehicles requiring unleaded, some emission controls (especially the catalysts) are quickly damaged. Lead deposits also form inside the engine, decreasing spark plug life and increasing maintenance costs. If your use of leaded fuel leads to an emissions failure, your warranty won’t cover the repair costs. So using leaded fuel [...]
