Motormouth
Subtitle: the complete Canadian car guide
By: Zack Spencer
Edition: 2011 ed.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Mississauga, ON
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470964163; 9780470964156; 9780470964040
Subjects: Automobiles; Purchasing
Description: Buying a car is a personal choice that has become a more complex decision because of advances in technology, and reliability issues that are haunting some car makers. Many consumers look to Zack Spencer, the host of Driving Television, for straightforward, no-nonsense, expert advice. In Motormouth, you will find out which vehicles are the safest, most reliable, and best value for your hard-earned dollar.
Notes: Revised edition of: Motormouth, the complete Canadian car-buying guide.

Print version record.
Table of contents: title: Motormouth; Table of Contents; Part One: The Basics; 1: Choices abound-How to find the best vehicle for you; The modern car; Subcompacts and compacts; Mid-size cars; Full-size models; Wagons, crossovers and SUVs; The market trends; 2: Vroooom vrooom; What powers your vehicle?; The return of the electric car; The future of fuel cells; The drivetrain; Wrapping up; Part Two: Consider This. . .; 3: Going green and saving money: Myth and reality; The hybrid: the green option?; Some truths about fuel economy; Size matters; Car sharing: a growing popular option to owning.; title: Think about how much time you're on the road4: Buying a safe vehicle; The vehicle's design and technology are major factors; 5: Cool runnings; Keyless entry and start; Heated and cooled seats; Leather seats; Of sound and satellites; 6: Now I'm comfy; Seating; Controls and convenience features; Technology beefs; Part Three: Cost, Value and Doing Your Homework; 7: Buying versus leasing; Benefits of buying; Benefits of leasing; How leasing works; How the Canadian dollar affects car prices; Taxes; Insurance; Accelerated depreciation; Beware of additional charges; Warranties; The new reality.; title: 8: Making your short listWhat type of vehicle are you looking for?; Safety and comfort features; Growing consumer awareness; Part Four: Shopping Around; 9: How to get the most for your current vehicle; How much is my car worth?; Trade or sell privately?; From the dealer's perspective; Other factors that affect prices of used vehicles; Opportunity knocks for older cars; 10: When is the best time to buy?; What it costs to borrow when buying or leasing; Time to shop around; 11: Making contact; The antidote to "dealer phobia"; The business is about cars-and people; 12: Why buy Canadian?; title: Buyer beware alwaysPart Five: Finishing Touches; 13: Road tests; Interior "fit" and finish; Really drive the car on a test drive; 14: Doing the deal; Negotiation strategies and the "500 walk"; Refundable deposits; Dealership upsells; You are in charge; Part SIX: Ratings; How to Read the Reviews; Ratings; Prices; Engines; Warranty; Standard safety features; Average fuel consumption; Initial quality score; Dependability score; Acronyms; Subcompact Category; Subcompact Cars; Ford Fiesta; Chevy Aveo; Honda Fit; Hyundai Accent; Kia Rio; Mazda2; Nissan Versa; Suzuki Swift; Toyota Yaris.; title: Premium Subcompact CarsBMW 1 Series; Mini Cooper; Compact Category; Compact Cars; Mazda3; Chevy Cruze; Ford Focus; Honda Civic; Hyundai Elantra; Kia Forte; Mitsubishi Lancer; Nissan Sentra; Subaru Impreza; Toyota Corolla; Toyota Matrix; VW Golf; VW Jetta; VW Beetle; Premium Compact Cars; BMW 3 Series; Acura CSX; Audi A3; Audi A4/S4; Cadillac CTS; Infiniti G; Lexus IS; Mercedes B-Class; Mercedes C-Class; Volvo C30; Volvo S40/V50; Volvo S60; Compact Crossover/Tall Wagons; Kia Soul; Chevy HHR; Chrysler PT Cruiser; Dodge Caliber; Dodge Journey; Jeep Compass/Patriot; Kia Rondo; Mazda5; Nissan Juke.