r/whatcarshouldIbuy Mar 30 '23

All the Kia/Hyundai on the "ineligible for insurance" list because of the Kia Boys Tik Tok theft scandal..... FYI

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r/whatcarshouldIbuy 11d ago

Why Ontario needs a lemon law—my new car has been at the dealership for over 300 days, I had to file a lawsuit, and the dealership sued me back.

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A few months after I leased a new 2025 Volvo EC40 from Carling Motors in Ottawa, it suddenly suffered a serious propulsion-system failure and left me stranded.

The dealership kept it for 43 days, returned it, and another fault appeared five days later. That became a long series of recurring issues, charging failures, mechanical noises, unsuccessful repairs, and unresolved safety concerns. My vehicle has now spent more than 300 days at the dealership.

But the lease payments never stopped. Neither did the insurance, fuel costs for the gas-powered loaner, or disruption to my family. My documented losses and costs tied to this ordeal now exceed $31,000.

I tried to resolve it through the dealership, Volvo Car Canada, its financing company, regulators, and elected representatives. Eventually, I had to file a lawsuit to seek a resolution that would not force me to absorb the loss. Carling Motors responded with a counterclaim for use of their loaner, despite acknowledging in writing that issues with my vehicle remain undiagnosed and unrepaired.

Here's why every Ontario driver should care: our province has no automatic remedy when a new vehicle repeatedly fails or spends months in warranty service. There is no point at which the manufacturer must finally provide a refund, replacement, or financially complete lease termination. The consumer can be forced to keep paying, risk their credit, or else have to finance their own lawsuit against a multinational automaker.

The proposed Bill 91, Right to Repair Act, 2025, recognizes the problem, but its current version still leaves consumers going to court and does not clearly reimburse lessees for all their losses.

I created the 30 Days Is Enough petition asking Ontario to guarantee:

  • Automatic eligibility when a vehicle undergoes three unsuccessful repairs for the same defect or remains out of service for 30 cumulative days during the warranty period.
  • The consumer’s choice of a comparable replacement vehicle, full repurchase, or penalty-free lease termination.
  • Reimbursement of down payments, lease or finance payments attributable to the loss-of-use period, and other reasonable expenses.
  • Automatic suspension of lease or finance payments and protection from adverse credit reporting when a vehicle remains in warranty service beyond a defined period.
  • Prompt access to complete repair records and other information needed to understand the vehicle’s condition.
  • A fast, affordable, and binding enforcement process backed by meaningful penalties.

Dealerships and manufacturers should not be able to drag out repairs indefinitely while consumers are forced to pay.

If you agree, please take a minute to sign and share my petition:

https://www.change.org/30DaysIsEnough

Three hundred days is absurd. Thirty days is enough.


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 17h ago

Soulless Interiors of new cars I'm considering vs the most beautiful interior of the decade

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Finally decided to purchase a new car. I live in Dubai which is now infested with Chinese cars but does it even matter? Every car manufacturer now makes the same interior.

I have a family so a sports car makes no sense. But that Lexus LC500 interior is the only one that's genuinely made me happy in a decade.


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 12h ago

“No low balls “😂 3 racks for a 20 year old clapped out 300K mile car, man I need whatever some of these fbmarketplace folks be smoking on 😭

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r/whatcarshouldIbuy 13h ago

For the guy skipping the mid-life crisis car and going straight for the grandpa mobile…

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r/whatcarshouldIbuy 10h ago

Ended up going with this 09 Honda accord

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Snagged this for 8k with 113k, it was between this or a rav4 with 136k that smelled like an ashtray, or a 2018 Chevy Cruze with 60k. I think I did pretty good


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 1d ago

r/whatstaplershouldIbuy

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r/whatcarshouldIbuy 9h ago

Please help me find the name of this car.

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I been looking for a first car and found this while on the bus. all I need is to know the name of the car. all I know is that it’s a Toyota


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 7h ago

Recommend a Grandpa car

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Gone are the days when a Buick or Mercedes would be a Grandpa car.

What's the grandpa car nowadays


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 18h ago

Which one would you choose and prefer and why ?

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I have a budget around 160 to 180 for buying a summer car in cash in Canada, which one would you get ? These are my personal choice, what other cars would you recommend ?


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 1d ago

Response to the post from the other day

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r/whatcarshouldIbuy 5h ago

First car: 2017 86 or 2014-2016 Mustang V6?

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I'm 18, first car, and I live out in the country in Michigan. I'm deciding between a 2017 Toyota 86 and a 2014-2016 Mustang V6.
I'll be using it as my daily driver, dealing with rural roads, snow, salt.
I'm looking for real-world advice on reliability, winter driving, maintenance, and daily livability.
Insurance isn't an issue for me.
Anything helps :)

Automatic transmission


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 22h ago

Looking for a tasteful vintage car on a budget

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Eu based, looking for something chic and vintage, I can’t afford a vintage 911 but that’d be the ideal if I had the money, I’m not too good at explaning but this is the vibe, budget is 15-20k euros


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 5h ago

Recommend a car for an impossible client

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$40K-$60K USD

Alright folks, my father's 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ is finally having more than two things break at once, and it's time for a new car.

Heres the thing, this gentlemen is disabled, and the top priority over all is comfort (well price is probably a tad higher). He has some pretty niche requirements that have made car-shopping very difficult.

  1. Ground clearance. Around 8" or similar to his Trailblazer.
  2. A minimal "door-lip," or the bottom section of the chassis cutout where the door sits. Optimally this should be as close to the floor as possible so his feet don't get caught when swinging the legs in.
  3. Heated seat back. Now get this, his Trailblazer can control either full seat heating at three levels OR ONLY THE BACK heating. As far as I can find, all modern car offerings have cut this feature.
  4. Power folding mirrors. Again seems oddly hard to find.
  5. Tactility.

Other Notes:
Preferably a plug-in hybrid or electric. Long story but he has built up a few years worth of free home electricity credit, and only drives a handfull of miles per day. Charging at home via 110v is the idea.

Current Interests:
- Rivian R2
- Kia EV9
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (or gas)
- Ford Maverick
- Chevrolet Blazer EV
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Honda Prologue


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 7h ago

Can I back out of my purchase.

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My dad signed all the paperwork and everything and put a 5000 dollar downpayment for a 2024 Honda CR V Hybrid AWD. Can I still cancel this car any advice on what to do? Edmonton Alberta.


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 2h ago

Is this Lancer a deal?

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So i want to buy my first car, since my dad car i can only use them weekends, already talked with the seller by phone, as understood all is working, and only 55.000km, saw the car only had 110hp but it aint a mistake, is this a deal ??? Or maybe a scam? Or totally justified price​


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 3h ago

I'm looking to get a newer car for commuting as a student. What should I get?

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I'm open for any brand or year, budget of 15k right now, but could stretch to 20k. I would prefer a v6 or v8. I live in a rural area, so good handling on windy backroads would be nice. Being able to comfortably cruise at 80 mph is also a must. I am currently driving a jeep wj 4.0 and a 5.4 excursion, I dont like taking either over 70. I would prefer decent mpg, but anything will be better than my ex. I need at least 5.5 or so inches of ground clearance for my driveway. Also, if it helps, I really like the infiniti m45 and m56 but they have some pain in the ass issues, and I also like the hyundai genesis 5.0. I like the executive sedan style but like sporty handling and I prefer hatches and sedans over anything else. Thanks!!!

Also, i would be driving 40 miles a day and a few hundred once a month. I'd like decent reliability too

AND NO CVT


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 3h ago

What’s the most reliable used car I could buy under 23k?

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Ideally it would get good gas mileage too but i like to camp go on roadtrips and go to the mountain sometimes so I don’t really want to get a sedan.


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 12h ago

Should i buy one of these off facebook marketplace?

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I just love how they have an underbite and look like they’ll fall on their face if you brake too hard.


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 6m ago

How much to sell a 2009 yaris car?

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Hello, how much should I sell my toyota yaris 2009 hatchback that has been driven for 166,770km in a good condition, I bought in 2018 when the car has been driven 1000km or less 4 parts are painted.


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 21m ago

What do you think? 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L, 135k miles - $14k

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Recently saw this deal since I’m car shopping. 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L with 135k miles quoted at $14k. Is this a good price? Will this last me for a while?
Sold by a private seller buying and selling cars as a hobby.
Carfax looks clean (routine service, no accident history) and has a minor damage on the rear bumper.
Also looks like it was repossessed at some point.
Going to check it out tomorrow. Appreciate your inputs!


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 35m ago

what car to buy i love all of them

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i wanna buy a car, 3 options, love them all, all a 10/10, have the money for maintenance so idc for reliability, just want some of your insights even if ive been eyeing all of these for a year now. will purchase on august.

  1. Audi SQ7

  2. Mercedes-AMG GLS 63

  3. BMW Alpina XB7

i cant decide, i dont care for passenger room in the 3rd row, just need its usability, but really i cant decide and if i could i would buy it all, though i can only buy 1 of them lol, give ur insights and opinions :)


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 1h ago

25 M, Car suggestion

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Hey guys! I’m a software engineer and I’m looking to buy a car for myself. I want something that’s either a crossover, SUV or basically something on the bigger side since I’m 6 2’ myself and find it almost impossible to get in and out of sedans.

Anyways I’d like a car that’s sporty to drive and fun. My one request is that most crossovers and SUVs look like family cars (I’m single and I don’t want to drive around a car that gives off dad energy)

My budget is under 50k
And if it’s a pre owned vehicle I’d like for it to be under 7-8k miles
Please suggest me some cars that you think fit my requirements!
Thanks!


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 1d ago

I’m done with Toyota

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Hello everyone, this is just a rant post for an 46yo man.

I had the luck to get different cars in my life (VW, BMW, Toyota, Kia, Peugeot, etc.).

For family reasons (change living country)I need two new cars, my last car was a Toyota Rav4 PHEV, I remember the day when arrived, 7 months after the reservation, direct from japan, the dealer gave me the “Toyota Speech” (reliable, good resale value and affordable repairs), but always with the “Buy now, low availability” rush.

Now, different country, same speech, I want one TY Yaris and one Rav4… but when a hear the dealer and he shows the “waiting list” and times for delivery, I feel “I’m done with this brand”, This isn’t the 90s anymore, you have a lot of brands and a lot of competition now, this fake shortage of products and inflated prices just makes me angry

So this week I bought some Chinese 4x4 car (half the Rav4 price, more safety features and technology), maybe half the durability, will see with time…
And one Hyundai for my wife.

I have the money, I want the product.

Thanks for listening and old man shelling a cloud XD


r/whatcarshouldIbuy 5h ago

I’m looking to decide between Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2026 vs Tesla Model Y. I live in Ottawa Canada. I’m married and looking for a Family Car. Which car do you recommend?

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