Leasing or Financing? Which is better for you?
To lease or to own? It is the divisive question facing every driver in the market for a new car. There are pros and cons to both leasing...
- Feb 9
- 4 min
8 Questions to Ask when Buying a Vehicle
Purchasing a vehicle, whether new or used, can be intimidating, especially if you aren’t sure what type of vehicle you want at the...
- Jan 24
- 4 min
Budgeting for the unavoidable costs of car ownership
So you have sat down and calculated your budget to purchase a new, or new-to-you vehicle. You know how much you can afford for a monthly...
- Jan 13
- 3 min
AWD, RWD, 4x4 and FWD: What’s the difference?
When shopping for a new vehicle there are many important aspects to consider and many of which could be confusing, especially for a...
- Nov 26, 2021
- 2 min
Pros and Cons of Selling Privately vs Trading in
It is time to sell your current vehicle and get something new, or newer, to better serve your needs. But the question remains: sell...
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
All-season vs All-weather vs Winter Tires
There is a lot to consider when it comes to car ownership. From purchasing the vehicle to maintaining it, there is a lot to think about....
- Oct 8, 2021
- 2 min
Understanding Debt to Income Ratio (DTI)
Getting a loan and buying a vehicle whether new or used can be a confusing experience. When your credit isn’t great, that experience can...
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Inspection Report VS CARFAX Report
Knowledge is power car shoppers! Learn more about two VITAL pieces of information you need to have when buying a used vehicle.
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
How is Interest Calculated?
Save money on interest charges by understanding how monthly interest is calculated on a car loan.
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Know Your Protection Products
When budgeting for a new vehicle, it's important to think about Protection Products. Ask yourself, how well can you handle an unexpected...
- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
Don't walk, run to your dealership of choice!
Getting more money than what you initially payed for when trading in your current ride? YES PLEASE!
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
Why Direct2Wheels? Why not the other big guys?
Your credit is looking a little rough and you're looking at getting into a new vehicle? One click on the Internet and you'll see that...
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
Getting a car loan: what it takes and what you need to know
So you've done some shopping and narrowed down your options to a couple favourites, where do we go from there? Being unprepared is the...
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Refinancing: is it worth it?
Been making payments on time for a while now? Is your interest rate...high? Refinancing might be a great option for you!
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
First time buyer? We have your back!
So it's your first time buying or leasing a car huh? A little nervous? With all the rumors and horror stories out there, how could you not!
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
What's the point of a cash down?
Are cash down payments really worth it? How will they benefit you?
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
What is my current ride worth?
When looking into buying a new vehicle, you might also be curious as to what your current ride is worth. Whether you want to sell it...
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Buy or Lease, is there a better option?
When thinking about getting into a new vehicle, our first instinct is to buy. "I'm going to buy a car!" we say, but what about leasing?...
- Oct 9, 2020
- 1 min
Should I buy New or Used?
When starting to look for a vehicle, one of the first question we ask ourselves is "Should I search for a new or used vehicle?"
- Sep 18, 2020
- 1 min
Before you default on a loan...
Sometimes, money gets tighter and you may think that your last option is to reluctantly default on your car loan. But guess what?...