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You may think that it is really a difficult process to import a car into Canada from the US. It is not that difficult if you follow the clearly outlined rules – step by step. In the end it is a way for Canadians to save big money on the major purchase of purchasing a new vehicle – be it car, truck, van or SUV.
First and foremost – do your research on the car. This should be very standard stuff to you. There are a myriad of resources – newspapers, the library, auto dealers, books such as the classic Canadian car purchasers book – “Lemonaid “by the author Phil Edmonston. You can speak to other car purchasers – word of mouth is often the bet form or research. O course you can always do standard research on the internet or even pay a service online or even a person to do the work.
Next – go the official government of Canada “Registrar of Imported Motor Vehicles “- Read More
Having to finance the purchase of a new or pre-owned vehicle is just a fact of life for most people today. In fact it is estimated that almost 4 out of every five people who buy a vehicle have to make some kind of auto financing arrangements to do so. And that is not surprising either, given the fact that cars are one of the most expensive items that the average person will buy in their lifetime.
Also the monthly payments made for a typical used car auto loan consumes around 20% of the entire monthly budget for the family. That means then that over the course of several years consumers are paying huge sums of money out on their auto loans. So it’s important to pay attention when arranging for financing to try to get the best auto loan rates that you can and therefore save as much money as possible when you do. Here are some ways to save money on your car loans:
* Understand very clearly in advance how much money you can afford to Read More
How to minimize car ownership
Lease the car you always wanted………………………….then buy it later.
Pity the automotive industry. Whereas the airlines are hurting
under unsustainable wages and benefits, i.e. health insurance
and pension contributions, they are likely to reduce them both
in coming negotiations, whereas the Automotive industry is
saddled not only with these same problems, but worse, not enough
customers and too many plants worldwide making vehicles.
If China’s car industry enters the United States in three or
four years with the “Cherry” automobile, a talked about vehicle
made in China with Chinese wages, the situation will only get
worse.
Compounding the problem for some of the manufacturers is that
their labor contracts are so juicy that they are better off
continuing to give away cars rather than Read More
Take it from me, and automotive industry insider, you don’t have to pay those high dollar retail prices anymore. I will unveil industry secrets that will save you a ton of money on your next car purchase.
Here are some sure fire ways to save you money on your next car purchase:
Before shopping for a car, think about your driving habits, your needs, and your budget Learn about car models, options, and prices by reading newspaper ads, both display and classified If you finance the cost of the car, consider how much you can put down, your monthly payment, the length of the loan, and the annual percentage rate. Make sure you understand all aspects of the loan agreement before you sign any documents, including the exact price; the amount you’re financing; the finance charge; and the total sales price The Federal Trade Commission requires dealers to post a Buyers Guide in every used car they offer for sale. Private sellers don’t have to use Read More
Hybrid Cars Save Money If you have been sitting on the fence about deciding to purchase a Hybrid car, you no longer have any excuse to be squeamish. Consumer Reports just released a study this August that confirms that Hybrid cars will in fact save you money over the long run.
The combination of generous tax credits along with the fuel saving nature of these vehicles is what makes them a good long term value. The difference in up front cost between a hybrid and its traditional counterpart is often between $1200 and $7000. Thats a wide gap, and can be enough to leave you wondering if its worth it.
The good news is that if you act fast and purchase your new Hybrid car before the tax credits phase out in 2007, alot of that upfront additional cost will come back to you in the form of a tax credit. Meanwhile, you will enjoy long term savings on fuel costs.
Did you know that as of 2006, Hybrids account for only 1% of new car sales in the US? As gas Read More
Before you can buy another car, every car owner faces the decision of what to do with the one they already have. You really only have three choices. You can either sell it yourself, trade it in, or keep it. For most people trading the car in makes the most sense because it’s so convenient and easy to do. The dealer even takes care of all the necessary paperwork, so all they have to do is sign on the dotted line, pick up the keys to their new car and drive away. However, you pay for that convenience by not getting as much money for the car you just traded in, as you would if you had sold it yourself. But if you are thinking “How can I sell my used car quickly?”, this article is for you.
The first step in selling your used car is to determine it’s realistic worth. Of course, everyone thinks that their own vehicle is worth a lot, but you need to get some cold hard facts before you start the selling process. There are two websites that can help with this. Read More