Dear John: We need a compact hauler for hockey-loving kids

Story by John LeBlancWho doesn’t love a good compact crossover? Based on the surging sales numbers of these small and useful vehicles, most Canadian new vehicle owners would shout, “Not us!” But for some new car buyers, like Peter and Wendy Murray from my hometown of Ottawa, Ont., their current small SUV just isn’t doing […]

Dear John: I’m looking for a luxury SUV on a budget

Story by John LeBlancBack in the old days — I’m talking around 1999 — if you were looking for a combination of a luxury sedan and the utility of an SUV, your choice was limited to high-end brands like Range Rover, BMW or Mercedes-Benz. With the past decade’s democratization of luxury, though, Canadians can now get many of […]

Dear John: Six easy steps to buying a new vehicle

Story by John LeBlancEvery month, a Dear John letter arrives in my email inbox from a reader looking for new vehicle shopping advice, mainly because car shopping is about as much fun as scraping the ice off your windshield on a cold winter morning. However, picking a new car, truck or SUV, and getting it […]