The Car Help Podcast

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca joining us to discuss some recent news from Tesla. We share our thoughts on the newly unveiled Model Y, Tesla's midsized more affordable crossover SUV. We also talk about Tesla's plan to eliminate stores and test drives and introducing an exclusive online car buying model. We discuss whether or not an online car buying model is feasible for a future auto industry that's free of dealerships. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 BMW 330i xDrive. 

This week we have Elliott Silverstein from the CAA joining us to talk about the tow truck industry in Ontario. We discuss the latest changes to the towing industry and the new regulations and consumer rights that have been put in place to protect consumers, such as itemized billing, ability to use a credit card for payment, and disclosing whether or not the tow truck operator receives kickbacks from the repair centre. We touch on whether or not the changes to the CPA have had an impact or not, and what work still needs to be done to protect consumer interests. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe.

This week we have John Walischek from Autolinks joining us to talk about the steps to buying a used car. We go through each step of the process from beginning to end to help you make an informed decision that you can be happy with. We start by talking about how to pick the right car and what to look for in a vehicle. We then talk about how to do a proper test drive and the importance of getting a pre-purchase inspection and Carproof report. We also talk about the differences between buying privately and buying from a dealership. We also share our thoughts on the new 2019 Nissan Altima and 2019 Nissan Murano from the first drive event in Quebec.  

This week we have John Walischek from Autolinks joining us to talk about some of our top picks for used cars. We through some of the best choices to look at for different budgets from good reliable cars under $10,000 all the way up to great luxury car buys under $30,000. We also talk about a study that lists the top cars that people are likely to keep for 15 years or more, and discuss whether or not the picks are reliable. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new car test drive of the week, the 2019 BMW X5. 

This week we have Brian Murphy from Canadian Black Book with us on the show to talk about financial matters with regards to vehicle purchases. We focus our discussion on negative equity, a state a vehicle owner is in when their vehicle is worth less than what they owe. We talk about the extent to which is exists in Canada, what kind of problems it creates for consumers, and how to avoid it. We also share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Honda Civic lineup. 

This week we have Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance joining us to talk about the latest rules around distracted driving. We talk about what constitutes distracted driving, what the penalities are, and how it affects your auto insurance premiums. We also talk about new vehicle technology such as active safety features and how these features can affect auto insurance premiums. We also discuss the future of autonomous vehicles and how insurance will play a role in that future. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Toyota RAV4.

This week we have Brian Murphy from Canadian Black Book joining us to talk about the winning vehicles from the annual best retained value awards. Canadian Black Book awards vehicles in different categories that stand out for their strong resale value. We go through the winning vehicles in different categories and talk about why resale value is an important consideration factor when purchasing a vehicle. We also talk about the Canadian International Auto Show and all of the exciting exhibits and displays that will be on offer. Be sure to email us in order for a chance to win free auto show tickets! The email is [email protected] 

This week we have Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance joining us to discuss the review process that the Ontario government is conducted on auto insurance. We talk about the current issues with auto insurance and why premiums are so high, including frivolous lawsuits, fraud, and inefficiencies. We also talk about what we think needs to be done in order to reduce the premiums. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace al-electric crossover.

For our 100th episode, we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch Magazine joining us to talk about vehicle advertising. We talk about what to watch out for from vehicle advertisements and how to protect yourself when shopping for a vehicle. We go through the comon tactics used by both dealerships and manufacturers to entice consumers into pursing a vehicle purchase. We also talk about the existing legislation around all-in price advertising and what your rights are as a consumer. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Subaru Forester. 

This week we will be covering the 2019 North American International Auto from Detroit and all the new vehicle debuts. New car debuts which we discuss include performance cars such as the all-new Toyota Supra and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, We also talk about new SUVs such a Cadillac XT6, Lincoln Aviator, and Kia Telluride. In additional to talking about the auto show highlights, we also talk about our new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe.