The average Canadian now has $20,744 in debt. If you have less than perfect credit and too much debt, you’ve come to the right place. Knowing how to build credit starts with a car loan. From your credit history to your credit mix, we’ve rounded up all the ways a car loan can help you raise your…

Check engine lights can be a scary sight. You’re driving down the highway and suddenly, your car starts sputtering and seems to lose power. You know something isn’t right. You can feel it.  You reach down to check the gas cap, maybe your tire pressure is low, or that wacky lawnmower has been polluting the…

If you could have any car, what would it be? Most everyone has a dream car in their mind. In fact, many people have several dream cars in their minds! The beauty of dream cars is people don’t pay for dreams. When it comes to their real car, they often dream of low monthly car…

Buying a car is one of the biggest investments most people will ever make. For the first time in history, the average price of a vehicle has reached over $50,000. This means many people simply can’t afford to buy a car outright in a single payment. The good news is that there are options to help you…

Sometimes, a car loan may not work as you had hoped. Maybe the interest rate is too high for your budget, or you’ve lost a source of income. Perhaps your family has expanded (congratulations!) and now you need a ride with more space. Whatever the reason, if you need to get rid of your car…

Are you getting ready to buy your first car? Congratulations! There’s something about sitting behind the steering wheel of a car that belongs to you that invokes feelings of freedom. Of course, the joy that comes with owning a new car is only available if you make the right purchase. If you buy a vehicle…

Are you shopping for a used car but struggling with financing options? You might consider a vehicle with a rebuilt title. A rebuilt title is given to a car that has been in a major accident. The vehicle has been declared a total loss by an insurance company, and then it has been repaired and…

In Canada, there were 1.25 million cars sold in 2016. Many of these buyers tried to maximize their budget by selecting the best time of year to buy. There is no one definitive answer to the question of when is the best month to buy a car. However, there are several factors that you should…

Did you know that Canadians are spending over $30 more a month on gas now than they were in December? Currently, across the entire country, the average Canadian spends a total of $173 on gas. In Victoria that price goes up to almost $200. With gas prices on the rise and concerns about the environmental impacts of…

Your car has an average lifespan of 200,000 miles or about 12 years. But it’ll only see that many years if you invest in its proper maintenance. Car ownership comes with many responsibilities, and maintenance is one of them. You have to keep up with regular tasks like oil changes and checking tire rotations. You also need…