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Online car buying tips for the new year
2021 has a lot to live up to as a new year. It has to be an improvement on last year while providing all the opportunities we look and hope for. One relatively new opportunity it is sure to bring is the ability to buy a car without leaving the sofa. Buying your car online […]
APR, Annual Percentage Rate explained
When you’re considering a car loan, one of the main considerations you will have is how much interest you’ll pay. That interest is expressed as APR, Annual Percentage Rate. But what is exactly is it, how is it worked out and why does it vary so much? APR, interest rate, representative APR, whatever lenders call […]
Vehicle maintenance is even more important during a pandemic
Vehicle maintenance is an essential task that nobody can avoid. Whether you do it yourself or have the dealership do it, car maintenance is the one thing we all have to do regardless of the car we own. That’s even more true during a pandemic. Some of us still depend on our car to get […]
5 Unusual Ways to Save Money in 2021
We often talk about budgeting and saving money in the finance section of the Car Nation Canada blog. We try to answer the most common questions and cover popular topics as much as possible. Today is no different as we are discussing some unusual ways to save money. The subject came up when I was […]
Is Chrysler an endangered species?
Now the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group merger has been agreed, it is inevitably time for consolidation. Do the two automakers need all their brands? Does any new company need 14 brands within its ranks? Will Chrysler survive? The new company, Stellantis, has 14 main auto brands. They are Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, […]
How to buy a car during a pandemic
Until COVID struck, buying a car online was all about convenience. About not having to visit a dealership and avoiding a lot of the time-consuming administration involved with buying a car. Now, online auto sales are the best way to still get your new car while staying safe. Canada has fared better than many countries […]
Start 2021 as you mean to go on by rebuilding your credit part 2
Continuing on from Tuesday’s post about improving your financial health for the new year, we are going to look at making small changes and gaining control of everything that’s going on. Begin trimming your spending Your budget spreadsheet should identify some quick wins in terms of spending. Areas where you could reduce outgoings without it […]
Start 2021 as you mean to go on by rebuilding your credit part 1
If like most of us, you’re glad to see the end of 2020 and are looking forward to a happier, healthier new year, you might want to include your financial health in that. If there was ever a time to rebuild and renew, it’s the new year. So let us all start on a positive […]
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee spied in the wild
We have spied the Grand Cherokee before but it was heavily disguised under a lot of camouflage. This time we see a lot less padding and a lot more Jeep. As far as we know, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available with two or three rows of seating. The Jeep in the image […]
2022 Ford Explorer Timberline spied
The second of our spy shots this week happened over the holidays. The 2022 Ford Explorer Timberline was seen out in the wild without any camouflage. As the Ford Escape is a popular choice for Canadian families, it’s only right to show you what’s on the horizon. We get to see for the first time […]