The Car Help Podcast

This week we have Terry O'Keefe from OMVIC joining us on the show to talk about how to deal with disputes with dealerships. We go through the process of how to resolve a dispute with a dealership regarding ongoing issues you are experiencing with your vehicle. We also talk about the role of CAMVAP in getting compensation for your problematic vehicle that is experience ongoing issues that the dealership can't solve. We also talk about purchase agreements and cooling off periods when purchasing a vehicle. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Ford Edge. 

This week we have Eli Melnik from Start Auto Electric joing us to talk about winter maintenance and safety for your vehicle. We discuss the various maintenance items and precautions you should take to be fully prepared for winter driving conditions, including winter tires, batteries, oil service, and "tune up" items. Follow these basic tips and your vehicle should be good to go this winter season! We also share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport. 

On this episode we talk about the best and worst cars from 2018. We share our thoughts on some of the best new cars we test drove in 2018, including cars and crossovers. We also talk about some of the biggest letdowns of the year as well. We also share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, 2019 Lexus RC 350. 

This week we have Eli Melnik from Start Auto Electric joining us to talk about electrified and diesel vehicle technology. We start things off by comparing our thoughts on electric vehicles versus plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. We go through some of the pros and cons of each propulsion system and share our preference for long-term ownership. We also talk about pros and cons of diesel engines and whether or not they are still worth considering. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. 

This week we have Eli Melnik from Start Auto Electric joining us to talk about electrified and diesel vehicle technology. We start things off by comparing our thoughts on electric vehicles versus plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. We go through some of the pros and cons of each propulsion system and share our preference for long-term ownership. We also talk about pros and cons of diesel engines and whether or not they are still worth considering. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. 

This week we are covering the latest new car debuts from the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. We talk about some of the most significant debuts from the show, including the 2019 Mazda 3, Lincoln Aviator, Porsche 911, Jeep Gladiator pickup, and the Toyota Prius All-Wheel Drive. We also talk about General Motors decision to close five plants and lay off over 10,000 workers. Finally we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. 

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca joining us to talk about how to negotiate a great deal when shopping for a new vehicle. We share our top tips on how to shop for a new vehicle and save as much money as possible. We talk about new vehicle incentives, dealership fees, dealership discounts, and how to maximize all these factors to your benefits. We also talk about how other variables, such as the type of vehicle and your general location, impact the deal you can get. We also touch on how used cars differ from new cars in terms of deals. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 BMW M2 Competition.

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca joining us to talk about our top new vehicle picks for 2018. We discuss some of the most memorable new vehicle test drives we had throughout 2018 and list some of our favorite new vehicles from different price categories. We also share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2018 Volvo V90.

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch. ca joining us to taking about the latest Consumer Reports study on vehicle reliability. We talk about the top picks for best and worst reliability and whether or not our thoughts mimic those of the study findings. We talk about the top and bottom rated vehicle brands, as well as the top and bottom specific models in terms of reliability that were ranked by Consumer Reports. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline.

This week we have Farid Kanji from Farid's Auto Centre joining us to discuss dispute resolutions. We talk about what to do when you are experiencing repeated ongoing issues with your vehicle and the dealership or repair centre is unable to fix it. We discuss when it is appropriate to request good will repairs and how to solve a dispute with service shops to get your vehicle back on the road. We talk about the importance of building a relationship with a service shop. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid.