It happens more often than people think. A car gets towed during a snow-route parking ban, left too long on a private lot, or impounded after a traffic stop. The owner plans to pick it up "next week," but days turn into weeks while storage fees keep adding up. Eventually, the bill to get the car back can approach, or even exceed, what an older vehicle is worth.
If your car is sitting in an...
Edmonton welcomes thousands of newcomers every year, and one of the first big purchases many new Canadians make is a car. Public transit helps, but in a spread-out city with long, cold winters, a vehicle can feel essential for getting to work, school and appointments. Unfortunately, many newcomers buy their first car quickly, on a tight budget and without much knowledge of how used car sales...
Hybrids became popular in Calgary for good reasons: better fuel economy in stop-and-go traffic, lower emissions and, for years, impressive reliability. But many of the hybrids bought a decade or more ago are now reaching the age when their high-voltage battery packs start to fade. When that happens, owners face a question that gas-only car owners never have to think about.
If you have been told...
For many older adults in Lethbridge, the car has meant independence for more than half a century: trips to the farmers' market, visits to the grandkids, appointments at Chinook Regional Hospital and drives along the coulees on a sunny afternoon. So the decision to stop driving, whether it comes from a doctor's advice, failing eyesight, a move into a seniors' residence, or simply knowing it is...
Every year, thousands of Calgarians pack up for a new job in Vancouver, a family move to Ontario, or a fresh start overseas. Between booking movers, selling furniture and closing utility accounts, one big question often gets left to the last week: what do I do with my car?
Many people assume they should ship or drive their vehicle to their new home. But for older cars, high-kilometre vehicles...
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