So you’ve decided that purchasing a used car is the best use of your money at this time. You realize that as soon as you drive a brand new car off the lot, it’s just depreciated by 20%. And there’s a ton of decent used cars around.

I personally have never purchased a new car even though I am 45 years old. The most I’ve ever spent on a car is $6,000.00. I’ve purchased big used cars and small used cars. My most recent purchase of a used car was over 6 years ago, when I picked up a shiny 1989 Cadillac DeVille - for $3,000.00 Canadian, on the road. (more…)

If you’re a typical guy, when you purchased your first car, you were likely thinking “sporty and fast” with thoughts of utility value being the furthest from your mind. Unless you were really lucky and had rich parents, you weren’t thinking about lots of space in the trunk and rear seats. And likely, you ended up with a car that you could afford - and wasn’t all that close to your dream machine.

But now if you have a family, your needs for transportation are likely quite a bit different than when you chose your first car, if you’re thinking of a “family car.” So how do you go about choosing the best car for your family? In the end, you’ll want the best car you can get that suits your budget. (more…)