The Car Help Podcast

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca joining us to discuss new cars. He shares his thoughts on the 2018 Honda Accord, which he test drove on the first drive event in Jasper Alberta. We talk about the Accord lineup and all the new features. We also compare it to the redesigned 2018 Toyota Camry, and some of the other mid-sized sedan players, including the Mazda 6 and Hyundai Sonata. We also have Ryan Stern on the show to share his driving impressions on the BMW i8, which we also test drove recently. It's all car reviews on this week's episode. 

This week we have Terry O'Keefe from OMVIC back with us to discuss all-in advertising. In Ontario, dealerships must advertise all-in prices on vehicles they sell. Adding additional fees that were not in the advertised price is breaking the law. We discuss the rules surrounding all-in pricing, and share our advice on what to do when shopping for a new car. We also review the 2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport, which is the new limited edition model for the 2018 model year. 

This week we have Terry O'Keefe from OMVIC joining us to discuss consumer rights when purchasing a used car. We talk about the role of OMVIC and how they help consumers. We dicuss ways to protect yourself when purchasing a used car, such as the use of conditions in the purchase agreement. We also talk about dealer licensing, and the dangers of buying a car from an unlicensed dealer (curbsiders). We also review the 2018 Lexus LC500 and LC500h. 

This week we have John from used car dealership Autolinks here with us to discuss used cars. We talk about how to create the best advertisement for selling your car. We go over everything that should be included in a good advertisement and what kinds of things you should avoid. If you need to seel your car fast and effortless, this is the episode for you. We also review the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT in Sport trim. 

This week we have John from Autolinks joining us to debate the topic of new cars versus used cars. We talk about the benefits and drawbacks to each, and discuss a few popular examples of amazing used cars that you can get for the price of a lower-end new car. We also share our review on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq range. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric vehicle. Which model is the one to get? We give you our answer. 

This week we review a number of different new cars that we have been test driving. Louis Vo and Jerry Vo from doubleclutch.ca are joining us to talk about their latest test drives. Jerry is back from his first drive of the 2018 Toyota Camry. We talk about what it's like and go over all the changes to this popular midsize sedan. Louis talks about his test drive of the 2017 Honda Civic Type R. And finally, we review the 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS. 

This week we have Mohamed Bouchama joining us on the show to discuss auto loans. We talk about the popularity of long-term financing on new car purchases and why they might be best to avoid. We go over the risks of financing a car over 7-8 year periods and share our advice on what to do when purchasing a car. We also review the 2017 Honda Civic Si and answer a listener's question on the best crossovers for $25,000-$30,000. 

This week we have Louis Vo and Jerry Vo from doubleclutch.ca joining us to talk about back to school cars. We talk about the best back to school cars for students on the new car market and the used car market. We go through our top picks and discuss what to look for when shopping for an affordable used car. We also review the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E43 sedan and compare it to luxury cars in the midsize segment. And finally, we answer a listener's question about crossovers. 

This week we have Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance joing us once again to talk about auto insurance myths. We disuss the popular questions that consumers have about auto insurance. Are older cars cheaper to insure? Does a red car really cost more? Are sports cars more expensive to insure than reular cars? We answer all of these questions and more. Debbie also shares her top tips on how to save money on insurance. Finally, we review the 2017 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works and compare it to similar small hatchbacks on the market. All on this week's episode. 

This week Farid Kanji from Farid's Auto Centre joins us again to answer your car repair and maintenance questions. We answer questions about oil consumption, tire life, hybrid vs gasoline car longevity, synthetic vs conventional oil, and oil analysis testing. What is acceptable oil consumption on a car? How long do tires really last? How does a hybrid compare to a gas car for reliability? Should you use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil? What is the difference between oil brands? We answer all of questions these on this week's question episode!