The Car Help Podcast

This week we have Vince Poloniato from Wearsafe joining us to talk about tracking technology in cars and how consumer attitudes have changed over time. We touch on GPS tracking technology in cars and use of the data collection by auto insurance companies. We also talk about Wearsafe's devices and apps for personal car-based applications. We discuss how wearsafe can be used to monitoring driving behaviour, vehicle location, and its anti-theft benefits. To learn more about wearsafe, please visit wearsafe.com. We also share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC

This week we have Debbie Arnold from Sound Insurance joining us to discuss auto insurance rates. We talk about why insurance rates are increasing by an 11 percent across Ontario and whether the Ontario government is going to address this issue. We also talk about recent changes to auto insurance in British Columbia and why insurance rates may decrease by as much as $400 per year.  We also talk about auto insurance in Quebec and whether there might be lessons other provinces could learn. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Mazda CX-30.

This week we talk with Farid Kanji about car repairs and dealing with problems with repair shops. We talk about your rights as a consumer and how you should approach problems that you may be experiencing with repair shops. We also talk about repair quotes, aftermarket versus original parts, warranty on repair work, and service requirements for car maintenance. If you are having an ongoing problem with your car and don't know what to do, this episode is for you. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Lexus RX 350L. 

This week we chat with Brian Murphy from the Canadian Black Book about cars with the best retained value. Go go through the winners of CBB annual best retained value awards and share a few highlights from this year's award winners. We also talk about why resale value is so important to consider when shopping for a car and why you should be concerned about negative equity. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Toyota Prius AWD-e. 

This week we are covering the Canadian International Auto Show taking place at the Metro Toronto Convetion Centre. We talk about some of the latest new car debuts from the show and speak to representatives from a few automakers. We interview Mazda about their win for Canadian Car of The Year. We speak to Toyota about their plan to go electrified within the next 5-10 years. We interview Nissan about their latest compact cars. And we talk to Porsche about some exciting new performance cars. 

This week we have Farid Kanji joining us to talk about safety recalls. We discuss what constitutes a vehicle recall, why it is important to address, and what to do if your car is affected. We also discuss the diffrences between recalls, service campaigns, and technical service bulletins. We also talk about vehicles issues that are the responsibility of the dealership versus the responsibility of the vehicle owner. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Subaru Outback. 

This week we have Farid Kanji joining us to discuss a few new statsitics from iSeeCars. We talk about the top 15 cars that owners are most likely to keep for 15 years or longer and whether or not we feel they are the longest lasting cars one can buy. We also talk about the top 10 best used cars to buy in terms of reliability, safety, and resale value. We also focus on cars that have the best retained value. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Hyundai Venue. 

For our 150th episode we are answering some of your car questions. We talk about various topics from car and truck comparisons, new and used car recommendations, winter tires, and even touch on Car Help Canada services that hep you save time and money on your new car purchase. We also share our thougts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Lincoln Corsair. 

This week we have Adi Desai from Doubleclutch.ca joining us to talk about infotainment systems. Whether it is a touchscreen, control knob interface, or touchpad, just about every new car sold today comes with some kind of infotainment system. We talk about what to look for in an infotainment system and what features make a well-designed systtem. We also go through some of our favorite systems on the market. We also share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Ford Escape. 

This week we have Eli Melnik from Start Auto Electric joining us to discuss the pros and cons of all-wheel drive. We talk about the benefits of having all-wheel drive and whether it is necessary as a winter safety aid. We talk about the performance of a two-wheel drive car with winter tires versus an all-wheel drive car and which option may be best suited for your needs. Finally, we share our thoughts on the new vehicle test drive of the week, the 2020 Subaru Legacy.