Buying a New Car in Canada: What to Know Before Visiting a Dealership
What should you know before stepping into a showroom? Prepare your budget, shortlist and quote requests before the sales conversation begins.

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Make sense of the costs and the choices before you visit a dealership.
What should you know before stepping into a showroom? Prepare your budget, shortlist and quote requests before the sales conversation begins.
Find a payment limit that leaves room for insurance, running costs, savings and the expenses that do not arrive every month.
Compare what each payment plan costs over the years you expect to keep the car, including the cash or vehicle value left at the end.
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