The Car Help Podcast

This week we have Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance joining us to discuss auto insurance. We talk about some of the best ways to save money on your auto insurance policy. We talk about the importance of group rates and what type of benefits and deductables to go with. We talk about what type of cars are cheaper to insure. We also discuss what to do if you have been in an accident and how you can save money. Finally we take the 2018 BMW M550i xDrive for a ride and share our thoughts on this luxury sedan. 

This week we talk about auto body maintenance with Trevor Hutcheson from Krown Rust Control and Farid Kanji from Farid's Auto Centre. We talk about the effects of road salt on a vehicle and go through the best rust protection practices. We talk about the importance of rustproofing and what rustproofing methods work best. Finally we go for a test drive in the new 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman S E Hybrid. We share our thoughts on Mini's first-ever hybrid vehicle. 

This week we talk auto insurance with Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance. The Ontario givernment has presented a new proposal for changes to Ontario's auto insurance with the goal of reduce premiums. We talk about the ways that the government is planning to reduce premiums and whether they are feasible or not. We also talk about the implications of these changes to other stakeholders such as lawyers. Finally, we talk about our new car test drive of the week, the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace diesel. Has a diesel engine improved Jaguar's smash hit SUV? Find out on this week's episode. 

On this episode we talk about some of the top new car debuts from the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. The hot new debuts this year focused on SUVs and crossovers. We talk about a few of them, including the 2019 Subaru Ascent, Lexus RX350L, Infiniti QX50, Nissan Kicks, and a few others. We also talk about a few car debuts such as the 2018 Mazda 6. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new car test drive of the week, the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. 

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca Magazine joing us to discuss a few hot winter topics. We start off by debating between all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. Which one is best? Do you really need all-wheel drive in the winter? Do you need winter tires with an all-wheel drive vehicle? We answer all of those questions. We also talk about winter beaters, what makes a good winter beater, and what the best options are for a 5k budget. Finally, we compare a couple of new crossovers: the 2018 Nissan Qashqai versus the 2018 Kia Niro. Which one is best? Find out on this week's episode. 

Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance is joining us once again to discuss auto insurance. We talk about some of the most effective ways to save money on your insurance premiums. We also clear up several misconceptions about auto insurnace. Are new cars more expensive to insure than used cars? Does colour choice affect the rate? We also talk about how location affects insurnace premiums and which locations are the most expensive to insure. Finally, we review the new 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. How does this new entry fair against the established sport sedan benchmarks? Find out this week.

This week we talk auto insurnace with Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance. Why didn't Ontario citizens receive the 15% discount on auto insurnace premiums that they were promised? We talk about the different factors that are contributing to higher insurance premiums and longer wait times to receive accident benefits, including lawsuits, auto body repairs, and benefits coverage. How can you save on auto insurance? Debbie shares some of her top tips. Also, we review Kia's funky little box on wheels: the 2018 Kia Soul. 

This week we talk about winter maintenance with Farid Kanji from Farid's Auto Centre. We discuss the maintenance items that you should address on your vehicle to get it ready for the winter months. We talk about conventional versus synthetic oil, rustproofing, and safety items that you should keep in your car in case of an emergency. We also talk about how to prepare your car for winter storage if you don't plan on driving it. Finally, we review the all-new 2018 Kia Rio, 

This week we have Farid Kanji from Farid's Auto Centre on the show to talk with us about winter tires. We go over some essential winter tire questions that you have including: Do you really need winter tires if you live in the city or have all-wheel drive? Do you need a dedicated set of rims for your winter tires? Do you have to buy tire pressure monitoring sensors for your winter tires if your car has TPMS system? Can a shop hold your car if your tires are bald and need immediate replacement? We also review the 2017 Kia Cadenza full-size sedan. 

This week we talk about the latest news from Volkswagen on their new vehicle warranty. Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca is joining us again to discuss this topic. The company has just announced that most 2018 model years Volkswagen models will now come with a 6 year or 110,000 mile comprehensive warranty in the United States. So far there is no news that Volkswagen will match this industry leading warranty coverage in Canada. The warranty in Canada remains only 4 years or 80,000km. We also review a couple of Rolls Royce models, as well as the 2018 BMW M240i.