Category: buying a vehicle

Are were really advancing?

Are the vehicles we drive safer, or more troublesome? Are the items added to enhance the appeal of the vehicle making us rely more on the vehicle than ourselves as drivers? I’m glad we’re progressing as a society when it comes to vehicle safety, but are we getting out of hand with these new “gadgets”?…



I’m warning you!

How many times have you been driving when, suddenly, a dashboard warning light pops up, but you’re not quite sure you know what’s wrong? Even though our Young Drivers of Canada course covers typical dashboard warning lights, I always remind my students that it’s a good idea to refresh their knowledge by reviewing the owner’s…



Is it needs, or wants?

What kind of vehicle do you have? I drive a van because my family’s needs require it. I used to have a small station wagon, but it didn’t provide enough seats for my wife, my 4 kids and myself. I couldn’t really ask my son to hold onto the roof rack while I was driving,…