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Independent advice
from Dennis DesRosiers
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Dennis DesRosiers is one of Canada's most renowned Independent Automotive Industry analysts and consultants. Mr. DesRosier's articles are provided courtesy of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants as a service to the Canadian consumer. |
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Child
Safety in a Vehicle
There are some basic steps parents can take
to help prevent serious injury to their
children in a vehicle accident.
Spending Less
Money on Gasoline
I am an automotive analyst, not an energy
analyst, but I can't help wading into the
raging debate over higher gas prices.
The Future of
the Minivan
For the first time since their introduction
in 1983/84, minivans are facing a serious
challenge from other products such as sport
utility vehicles.
Buying Trends
in the Canadian Auto Sector
After a decade of slow sales, Canadians
are finally returning to the vehicle market
in respectable numbers.
Lifetime Vehicle
Ownership
We are able to calculate survival rates
for vehicles and the results are somewhat
surprising.
Taking
the Pain out of Buying a Vehicle
As an independent auto consultant I hear
and try to understand both the consumer
and dealer side of the buying process.
Lease, Finance
or Buy Your Next Vehicle?
The most frequently asked question I get
is "Should I lease or finance my new vehicle?"
Leasing vs.
Buying a New Vehicle
A key reason consumers are purchasing new
vehicles again is the attraction of the
low monthly payments associated with leasing
new vehicles.
Buying Versus
Being Sold A Vehicle
That over the last fifteen to twenty years
we have turned the purchasing of a new vehicle
into a "selling" process and away from a
"buying" process.
Pricing Of Vehicles
The whole concept of pricing is full of
incorrect and misleading information. It
is also one of the most complex areas to
explain - and industry jargon confuses the
situation even further.
Dealers Aim to Please
ach year millions of surveys are mailed by a variety of market research firms asking consumers for their opinions about their vehicles and/or the treatment these consumers receive at their car dealership. The results are considered of key importance at all levels in the automotive industry.
Vehicle Financing Products: Advantages & Disadvantages
Navigate through the financial maze of leasing versus buying, by
understanding the basics. |
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Websites we Recommend
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cars4U has created many useful relationships throughout Canada, and occasionally we think there is a web
business that is worth investigating. Here is one that we think you would find interesting:
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http://www.futurarewards.ca/
The Futura RewardsTM Program, an expanded version of the successful KidsFutures® Program, helps Canadians earn cash rewards simply by purchasing everyday products and services from a wide selection of Futura Partner companies. Cash rewards ($1 Futura Rewards = $1 Canadian) can be used for important financial goals like retirement savings, a child’s future college or university costs, repaying a student loan or even giving to your favourite charity.
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http://www.reliable
connections.com/
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Useful links
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The following independent advocacy and consumer sites are meant to give advice to the Canadian car-owning and buying public.
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http://www.carleasecanada.ca/
CarLeaseCanada is your online source for leasing information.
http://www.caa.ca/
The Canadian Automobile Association is the advocate for Canada's motoring and traveling public. Today's CAA not only provides first rate Emergency Roadside Service, but offers members complete auto touring and travel services, discounts with preferred companies and insurance services, just to name a few.
http://www.canadian
driver.com/
Written by Canadians, for Canadians, CanadianDriver's goal is to be the best online source of automotive information in Canada. You'll find Canadian new car pricing, test drives and advice and information you can use.
http://www.ajac.org/
AJAC's objectives are: to ensure the public's right to factual, ethical reporting about the automobile; to assist the public in making sound and informed automotive purchase decisions; to facilitate the interchange of professional communication within the automotive community.
Auto Transport
http://www.proautotransport.com/
Directory listing of auto transport companies for vehicle shipping nationwide.
http://www.auto-advice.com/
Provides information for Canadians looking to buy and sell new and used cars. Learn about factory rebates, auto insurance, and more!
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