The Ultimate Guide to Lease to Own Car Programs in Canada

| How the hell did they afford that? The new and used car market is nutty right now. So if you’re wondering how your neighbour bankrolled their new whip, the answer might be a lease to own car program. Yes, you read that right. Canada's latest trend isn’t poutine-flavoured KD, it's car leasing. And one type of lease is particularly appealing to people with bad credit or unusual financial profiles. But is a lease to own car agreement a savvy or slippery way to get behind the wheel? Here’s what to know before you follow in your neighbour’s footsteps.

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Car Repair Loans: What to Know Before You Apply

Car repair loans are the furthest thing from your mind when you’re cruising down the highway, jammin’ to a 90s banger (Vanilla Ice, anyone?). Then BAM! Your engine blows and steam billows from under the hood. Too bad your wallet is too light for a trip to the mechanic. Wouldn’t it be nice if “Ice Ice Baby” could magically fix the damage to your overheated engine?  Unfortunately, the closest thing we have are car repair loans. The name might not top the charts, but it sure can give you a hit solution to your check-engine blues. Here’s everything you need […]

How to Get a Bad Credit Car Loan in Canada

You can almost feel the steering wheel under your fingertips, hear the purr of the engine, and inhale that new-car smell. But uh-oh, you have bad credit. Will you ever get to drive that dream off the lot? Enter bad credit car loans.  These are financial products tailored for people with less-than-stellar credit histories. Some lenders specialize in helping folks with bad credit get back in the driver’s seat. They understand that life happens and are willing to give you a boost. Here’s everything you need to know about bad credit car loans in Canada. What is a ‘bad’ credit […]