we’re looking to buy a car. haven’t decided whether to buy a new one or an older but definitely going for a fairly new model. Also the number of acceptable cars is restricted to only the Honda Civic/Accord or Toyota Corolla/Camry.
so, I have three questions:
I was looking to go through one of consumer groups like the APA or the Car Help Canada. has anyone tried to buy a car through them? What was your experience or have you heard anything about them - good or bad?
Has anybody tried to buy a car at the Repo Depo (the one in TO)? Are the price differences as stark as they say it is? Is it a blind gamble to go with them even if it was a very new model?
I need some suggestion regarding good dealerships that you’ve dealt with. I just want some quality customer service - so new/old car doesn’t matter. As long as the guy doesn’t refuse to recognize you a week after you’ve made the payment.
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*Originally posted by sambrialian: *
2) Has anybody tried to buy a car at the Repo Depo (the one in TO)? Are the price differences as stark as they say it is? Is it a blind gamble to go with them even if it was a very new model?
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you are going to be buying the car as is where is and no test drive, very risky i suggest not. been there and seen em.
1) Yes they are good organizations. They mainly help with information regarding a sale. Perhaps you can ask them these questions too. Call car help canada. They were pretty nice and knowledgeable.
2) I have personally seen good and bad stories from The Repo Depo. Many of them are not bad. Make sure you know a thing or two about cars before wandering into one. Usually the newer models arent that bad. Remember these cars were taken from people who owned them - and are simply placed in the depo looking for a buyer. So the cars wont always be clean. Think of a repo depo the same thing as you seeing a car on the road you like, and asking the owner to buy it. Remember to take a mechanic out there to see the car. An inspection IS allowed, as long as you show you are interested in the car. I saw go for it. If the price is right give some offers on fairly NEW cars. Dont even attempt buying an old model from a repo depo.
3) I have found Ken Shaw Toyota Lexus, and Don ValleyNorth Lexus Toyota to be good. If you want them to remember your name, go there and stick to one agent. As for Honda, i dont know.
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1) Yes they are good organizations. They mainly help with information regarding a sale. Perhaps you can ask them these questions too. Call car help canada. They were pretty nice and knowledgeable.
2) I have personally seen good and bad stories from The Repo Depo. Many of them are not bad. Make sure you know a thing or two about cars before wandering into one. Usually the newer models arent that bad. Remember these cars were taken from people who owned them - and are simply placed in the depo looking for a buyer. So the cars wont always be clean. Think of a repo depo the same thing as you seeing a car on the road you like, and asking the owner to buy it. Remember to take a mechanic out there to see the car. An inspection IS allowed, as long as you show you are interested in the car. I saw go for it. If the price is right give some offers on fairly NEW cars. Dont even attempt buying an old model from a repo depo.
3) I have found Ken Shaw Toyota Lexus, and Don ValleyNorth Lexus Toyota to be good. If you want them to remember your name, go there and stick to one agent. As for Honda, i dont know.
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thanks khan saab. yeah, if I did go to RepoDepo I'd go for a newer model. I'll look into Ken Shaw.
anybody else have any experiences with CarHelp Canada or APA?