The Car Help Podcast

This week we have Bob Redinger from Ready Honda joining us to discuss the differences between buying new versus buying certified pre-owned. We explain what a certified pre-owned car is and go through the benefits when compared to a regular used car. We talk about the pros and cons of purchasing a new car when compared to purchasing certified pre-owned and a used car in general. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid. 

This week we have John Wallischek from used car dealership Autolinks joining us to discuss the differences between purchasing a used car from a dealership as opposed to a private seller. We talk about the consumer protections put in place that help protect consumers when shopping through dealerships. We also talk about which option may save you more money and the basic pros and cons of each. We also share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive fo the week, the 2018 Mercedes E400 4MATIC Cabriolet. 

This week we have Bob Redinger from Ready Honda joining is to discuss some of the latest Honda products. We start things off by talking about a few new hybrid models, including the new 2019 Honda Insight and Honda Accord Hybrid. We discuss Honda's vision for the future of mobility and whether or not electric vehicles will have an expanded role moving forward. We also talk about the latest changes to the provincial electric vehicle incentives how the changes may impact electric vehicle sales. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 

This week we have Riley Brown joining us on the show to talk about the Tesla Model 3 and the car sharing platform Turo. We talk about how the service works and what our experiences were like as a renter and a host. Riley shares his experience with ordering the Tesla Model 3 and what it is like to own on a daily basis. We also touch on the current state of electric vehicle incentives and how the recent cancellation of the Ontario incentive may affect sales of electric cars. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster. 

This week we have Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance joining us to discuss the future of auto insurance in Ontario. We start off by talking about what the change in government could mean for auto insurnace policies and rates for Ontario consumers. We talk about the different factors that lead to the high insurance premiums in Ontario. And we discuss the kind of changes that could be implemented to help reduce insurance rates over the long-haul. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2018 Ford F-150. 

This week we have Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance joining us to discuss auto insurance. We start off by talking about how insurance companies calculate rates and what variables affect your rates. We discuss strategies that can be used to help reduce your insurance premiums. We also talk about new forms of insurance, such as the CAA low mileage driving policy, and the debate over whether location should be removed as a factor for calculating rates. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2018 Genesis G70. 

This week we talk about the debate of new versus used cars. We highlight some of the benefits and drawbacks of each option. We also talk about a few examples of new cars and used cars that can be purchased at different price points for the same amount of money. We take our picks in the family car, spots car, high-end car, and affordable car categories. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2018 Nissan Leaf. 

This week we are going crossover crazy. We start things off by talking about the recently launched 2018 Nissan Kicks, which is the brand's all-new subcompact crossover. Adi from Doubleclutch.ca is with us to discuss the ins and outs of this new model, including driving impressions, fuel economy, performance and pricing. We also share our thoughts on the 2018 Hyundai Kona, which is the brand's first subcompact crossover. 

This week we have Adi Desai joining us again to discus the topic of new versus used. We go through the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a new car and a used car, and discuss which option is best for different types of purchases. We also talk about Certified Pre-Owned cars, what they are, and whether or not they are worth considering over traditional used and new cars. We also share a few hot new car deals going on in the current market. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2019 BMW 430i Gran Coupe. 

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca joining us to debate the topic of leasing versus financing. We discuss the pros and cons of each purchasing option and go through what type of purvhase works best for each option. We also talk about which one saves you the most money. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover.