Background: I liked a Mazda at a Ford dealership and agreed on a price (safetied), conditional to an inspection at a local Mazda dealer, to which the seller agreed to. Based on the inspection from Mazda, the car would need new brakes and tires ...
Dec 22nd, 2020 5:33 pm
Anyone have a recommendation for a dealer/wholesaler that buys used cars for cash? I've switched to working from home permanently and don't need the commuter car, I prefer not to sell privately.
Dec 10th, 2020 1:02 pm
Let's get this right off the bat... I know this is a topic as old as time but, my God, how can we be in 2020 and still have this antiquated and, quite frankly, absurd method of buying cars? I'm in the market for a 2020 RAM 1500 and I'm ready to pull the trigger as soon as I find something I like. My...
Nov 12th, 2020 9:02 pm
The products are good, but the dealer, the head office in Canada they are crap. Four months ago, I ordered Miele semi integrated dishwasher and other major appliances $15,000. I requested to have the applianced delivered on 1st Oct. One ...
Nov 7th, 2020 1:03 pm
Just wanted to confirm, when trying to get a good price on a new car (cash, not lease), should it basically be the following formula:Invoice price + 3% commission + freight + tax = what I pay out the door Or did I miss something in there?
Oct 31st, 2020 1:39 am
So today I went to srvice my car to the dealership I bought it from. This was my second servicing but I only needed to change oil and oil filter. They gave me an invoice, I paid (it was higher than the last time) and decided to go through the ...
Oct 27th, 2020 10:08 pm
My parents went to a dealer to buy a 2021 Rav4 Hybrid Limited. They told the sales guy they'll pay cash, and the guy said it'll be $50,000 all in. He then proceeded to tell my parents that he can give an additional $1,000 discount if ...
Oct 20th, 2020 12:14 am
Oct 11th, 2020 3:37 pm
Hi guys, I’m buying out my currently leased vehicle. The dealership requires a safety, which I’m happy to do at a licensed mechanic - but will only transfer the vehicle to my name as unfit and unplated if I don’t go through their mechanics. A safety ...
Sep 30th, 2020 7:31 am
... my brother's whip was making some sort of grinding noise. Seeing that the car is a 2018 with just 20K kilos on the odometer he brought it into the dealer. Unfortunately, nothing was covered and given an estimate to the tune of 2K plus taxes. Like everyone on the forum says, once warranty expires ...
Sep 23rd, 2020 5:06 pm
Hi RFD! Just curious if any RFD folks have any stories or advice about getting your regularly scheduled maintenance for a new car done at a non-dealership garage? Has anyone done this and then had a warranty issue later was you had pushback on? Anyone know what the laws are regarding this stuff in C...
Aug 31st, 2020 7:16 pm
... forum so I apologize if I am missing any posting guidelines. 10 days ago I signed the bill of sale for a red mustang GT with active exhaust with a dealer as they said they would be able to find it. However, I just got a call from them that they haven’t been able to find the exact model and that ...
Aug 29th, 2020 6:31 pm
I found Union Rim posted a bunch of dealer take offs on Kijiji, and some of them are as low as $480 for a set of almost brand new dealer take offs. Even if the style is a bit outdated, their prices are still too good to be true imo. Hell a ...
Aug 28th, 2020 7:59 am
This one is hybrid, owners might mistakenly list underpriced but not dealers.2012 Chevrolet Volt for $8600https://www.autotrader.ca/a/chevrolet/volt/north%20york/ontario/5_48789596_20190513162944131?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=1_15_23&pc=L5N%203T6&sprx=100
Aug 22nd, 2020 7:06 pm
Parked my car at the parking lot of a Toyota dealer. As I was approaching my car, I caught one of the sales person in the car parked next to mine, opened the door, and chipped my car. Talked to the sales person's manager, got their business card, ...
Aug 18th, 2020 11:46 pm
... still possible to get a few thousands off the price? if anybody bought a Jeep wrangler recently, could you please share your tips to bargain with dealer to get a good deal? also any dealer recommended? I am in GVRD
Aug 17th, 2020 10:42 pm
Hey Guys, I’m looking to purchase a car (Honda civic type R), and I was wondering since Honda tends to have finance rates on used vehicles about: 4.99% on used vehicles 4.49% if CERTIFIED pre owned However my tangerine personal line of credit is 30k and I only need to borrow 10k of it, the rate is a...
Aug 17th, 2020 2:55 pm
I haven’t been to a dealer to trade my car in for a while. So now they have this supposed auction site where they post your car and get bids and offer you that amount. Is this legit? Seems like the amount they offered to me was very ...
Aug 6th, 2020 10:19 pm
In case anyone is curious, I purchased a car from dealer auction through a company called Caromoto (www.caromoto.com) I strongly encourage you to do your own due diligence but it worked well for me. I was curious about buying a car at dealer auction ...
Jul 16th, 2020 3:49 pm
Hello, My Hyundai Kona 2019 is due for it's 24K service. Dealership mandates service package 3 costing $320+tax that includes: Replace engine oil and fliter Rotate tires Replace engine air cleaner filter Service front and rear brakes Inspect exterior lights Inspect tire pressures Check coolant, batt...
Jul 6th, 2020 10:29 pm