If you’re interested in buying a used car, you may be in the process of checking your credit score, in order to see what kind of rates you can expect to get on a car loan. So, you order your annual credit report, which is available for free, and you see that there is an…
Most of us wash our cars pretty regularly – but it’s much more rare for us to detail and clean the interior of a vehicle. But if you’re about to sell a used car, cleaning the interior is definitely worth the investment of time and money. A car with a clean interior will sell for…
Every once in a while, you’ll come across a great deal on a used car – one that seems too good to be true! Then, you check the CarProof report, and you see that it’s been involved in one or more major accidents. Is it still a good idea to buy a used car that…
We’ve all been there. You’re driving along in an older car, and suddenly you notice that your heat gauge is all the way in the red. Steam starts to billow out of the hood of your car, and you’ve got to pull over, and figure out what’s going on. There are many reasons that cars…
If you are in a lot of credit card debt, or have debt from other sources like payday loans and personal loans, you may be considering a debt consolidation loan. When used properly, debt consolidation loans are a good way to eliminate your debt, and rebuild your credit score. But they’re not right for everyone.…
If you’re working to rebuild your credit score to get a good rate on an auto loan, or even to prepare for home ownership, chances are you’re monitoring it pretty closely, and you’re hoping it continues to increase. But this isn’t always the case. Your credit score can drop for a number of reasons, even…
Rust. Unfortunately, it’s a fact of life for many people shopping for a used vehicle in Winnipeg. Canada is famous for the length and intensity of its winters. Given the amount of road salt and moisture in the winter months, it may be no surprise that Canadian cars tend to rust more quickly than their…
Whether you have a high-quality used or certified pre-owned vehicle, or you just drove off of the lot with a brand-new, shiny car, you may be wondering about future vehicle servicing – and how you should approach the maintenance of your new vehicle. Should you choose to have it serviced by the manufacturing dealership, or…
The average cost of a car payment has reached $479, which is a significant chunk of change. Unfortunately, in many places in Canada, a car is simply not optional. Due to the cold winters in Winnipeg and the relatively undeveloped public transit system, most people have to have a vehicle – which can be quite…
Off-roading is a national pastime in Canada. If you’ve got a Jeep, an off-roading SUV, or a truck, chances are that you love taking it out on the many off-road trails around Winnipeg, and elsewhere in Manitoba. But off-roading comes with its own set of challenges. Even cars that are designed for heavy off-roading use…
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