Recent Posts by Mark Toljagic
18 reasons to admire Canadian auto production
Taking stock of Canada’s auto plants in the face of looming auto tariffs Read More
10 good and 10 not so good brands in Initial Quality
J.D. Power polled 75,000 new buyers during their vehicle’s first 90 days Read More
Nine ragtops you can get for less than $12,000
What's happened with convertibles in Canada? Read More
10 things you can buy with your Income Tax refund
The average Canadian worker will receive an income tax refund of $1,800 Read More
J.D. Power's 11 Most Dependable Auto Brands
2018 survey involved almost 37,000 owners of 3-year-old models Read More
J.D. Power study reveals 10 least-reliable auto brands
FCA brands claim five of the 10-worst rankings in the dependability study Read More
Toyotas dominate 2018 Best Retained Value Awards
Toyota won Canadian Black Book’s Overall Brand Award for both cars and trucks Read More
If you fancy that, consider this
The newest and flashiest models aren’t always the most reliable buys Read More
10 forgotten models that make great used-car buys
These rare non-collectibles can be found at discounted prices on the used-car market Read More
11 budget beaters for commuting to campus
These reliable but inexpensive cars are the automotive equivalent of mac and cheese Read More
Korean brands top the reliability/durability charts – in Germany!
There are some surprising absences near the top of the list and inclusions near the bottom Read More
10 best auto brands for new-vehicle quality
Kia maintains its #1 J.D. Power IQS ranking for a second consecutive year Read More
J.D. Power’s 10 Poorest Brands for Initial Quality – 2017
There are some surprises in the brand names near the bottom of the 2017 IQS survey Read More
Should you buy a used Ford Mustang?
Strong sales of current models mean there are plenty of 2010-14 Mustangs available Read More
How to survive the ‘Business Office’ when buying a new car
There’s an entire second process involved in closing the deal in the Business Office Read More
12 smart car-buys for your income tax refund
High retained value and documented dependability make these 12 prudent choices Read More
‘Family Vacation’ test of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan
From Toronto to Amelia Island and back in Chrysler’s elite new hybrid minivan Read More
Beware these nine common causes of car fires
Car fires have become common occurrences in daily traffic reports Read More
10 car brands you can (usually) count on for dependability
On average, dependability across the industry has declined the past two years Read More
Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan?
Drivability trumps durability in Volkswagen’s compact sport ute Read More
The 10 least-dependable car brands
J.D. Power ranks car brands in terms of dependability after three years of use Read More
Should you buy a used Chevrolet Equinox – or GMC Terrain?
Is the fact these GM crossovers are made in Canada reason enough to buy? Read More
We rank the top seven used minivans
The humble minivan remains a superior way to cart a family around with space to spare Read More
Should you buy a used Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra truck?
2007-13 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 were a big step forward in GM truck design Read More
10 fun AWD winter beaters for under $12K
A good used AWD crossover offers the benefits of AWD at an affordable price Read More