You have to weigh your options when buying a vehicle, depending on the factors that affect your decision. Are you going to settle for a used truck or a new one? Is a used car worth the investment?

It is best to see your choices and talk to the experts before making up your mind. You have to check all options; some dealerships specifically sell used cars and trucks in Calgary, while others sell new vehicles as well. Another possibility is opting for a private sale through Kijiji, Auto Trader or Facebook Marketplace.

Since you’d be spending a considerable amount no matter which one you choose, here’s a look at the pros and cons of the two ventures:

Pros:

• You will be the car’s new owner, so you don’t have to worry about any ugly history that [...]

Proper maintenance of your car is essential in maintaining its resale value and reducing headaches caused by sudden breakdowns. Poor maintenance of a used vehicle means your car will have to visit a mechanic more often, involving more expenses you could have avoided with planned maintenance.

The point here is maintenance should have a spot in our schedule because it means:

• Fewer
• It’s cheaper than having to repair your
• It’s safer, and you won’t get surprises while

So, what can you do to keep your car in a good performance? Last time we shared some thoughts on picking the right used car in Calgary. There we talked about maintenance and its influence on a used car’s price. This time we will develop that idea to give you more input about this, so you can be sure your vehicle is in prime condition.

These tips will help you reduce your car’s [...]

When shopping for a car, it does not usually cross people’s minds that they will likely put it up for sale at some point. A vehicle’s condition is critical when attempting to sell used cars. It could either enable you or keep you from making the best possible deal. Therefore, it’s crucial to make sure that your vehicle is in its best shape and here’s where car detailing could help.

Cleaning, protection, reconditioning, and restoration are all included in auto detailing. The interior and exterior of the vehicle must be maintained to complete this thorough process.

It is usually easier to start with the inside before the outside, so the initial phase of auto detailing involves the car’s interior. All of the trash inside the vehicle’s interior should first be removed and vacuumed.

As for exterior car detailing, this includes cleaning, protection, polishing, and decontamination of the vehicle’s exterior. The vehicle’s [...]

Let’s go over some of the benefits of buying from a used car dealer:

While it is true that you can find better deals should you choose to buy directly from an individual seller, you’ll have to pay the entire amount upfront to own the car and drive away. Not everyone who needs a car has a few thousand dollars lying around. The bad news is that hardly any seller you find online would agree to sell theirs to you on installments. The high entry-level price point may thus exclude you from owning a car through this option.

On the contrary, used car dealerships provide a greater array of flexible financing options that allow you to pay the price in installments while using the car. You can choose to pay a proportion of the price up front and the rest in small monthly payments. The dealers allow you to pick a payment [...]