3 Used Car Buying Tips You Need to Read

1) Know Your Needs
One of the most important things you can do when purchasing a vehicle is understanding what your needs are like; gas mileage, capacity, 4 wheel drive, size , type of driving and season you need it for? If you ask these questions you will be in much better shape than just comparing on looks or what is popular. By making sure you know what you need you avoid hassle of having to find another vehicle instead of being happy the first time.

2) How much can you afford?
Regardless of whether you decide to buy or lease your next car, establishing a realistic monthly payment that will fit into your budget is a crucial first step. How much should this be?

A rule of thumb is your total monthly car payments ? whether you own one car or more than one ? shouldn't exceed 20 percent of your monthly take-home pay.

Check out our payment calculator  to figure out your monthly payments.

3) Leasing vs. Buying?
When it comes to weather to buy your car and finance the payments or lease a vehicle there are a lot of things to consider. Leasing is great because it allows you to drive a new vehicle every year and the trade in is covered. On the other hand buying is more flexible with no mileage restrictions and the freedom to sell it when you want it is also a good option. The key is to find something that will fit your monthly payments and give you the level of freedom you are happy with.


Top 5 ways to keep your vehicle in good condition

1) Read the Owners Manual
You don't have to spend a lot of time but the owners manual has valuable information on scheduled maintenance dates and the operation of your car. By reading this important document you will know your car inside and out which is the best way to keep it in good condition.

2) Goodwrench
Take advantage of Goodwrench deals like the winter tire specials with the best price and trained technicians you GM dealer will have exactly what you need to keep you on the road.

3) Take away the stress
Surprisingly driving your vehicle while you are calm and alert is one of the best ways to save gas mileage. There are many studies that prove that you can save up to 30% on your gas just by driving in a calm controlled manner and not accelerating too fast.

4) Oil Change
Get a regular oil change almost every 5000 kilometres. There are two reasons for this; one you are taking care of your engine, which is a vital part of your vehicle, and two the technicians may find small problems before they become big ones and cost you more in repairs.

5) Winterize
It is well known that vehicles take their most punishment in the winter. One way to help reduce the punishment is to spray the inside of your wheel wells and under the doors with silicon spray. This will stop snow and salt from sticking to your vehicle improve your gas mileage, and your car will look better.