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Best used Vehicles in Canada Heads up, spoiler alert: You won't be surprised by these results. Not at all, really, since our ranking is pretty darn close to the ranking of the most popular new vehicles. Of course, the more vehicles we sell, the more likely we are to see those same vehicles on the used car market. So, we're giving you, in statistical terms only, a ranking of the top five...

Finding Your Perfect Ride: How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Needs Choosing a new vehicle depends on who you are and what you expect from your vehicle. It needs to fit your lifestyle; some like it to make a statement while other want the functionality for daily tasks. Here are some practical tips to help you find the right vehicle for your lifestyle and needs. Assessing...

How to finance your first car? You are looking for your first car. Of course, you thought about new cars, but the soaring prices and the scarcity of models do not make it easy for you. So you turn to a used car (and luckily, we have several models for you, but that's not the purpose of this blog). Except that, since it's your first car, financing it seems complex. On the one hand, you're...

What reliable used car to buy? SUVs are very popular right now, as they offer a great value between power, cargo space and towing capacity.From their history to some specifics to the typical SUV customer, Style Auto tells you everything you need to know about them.A Brief History of the SUVThe first SUV, an acronym for Sport Utility Vehicle, was created in 1984. It met a demand from motorists looking...

You've experienced a minor accident? Your car needs to be pampered? Whatever you need, your local Laval used car dealership offers a full range of services.Let us tell you more about the many ways that we can help, whether it's for mechanical maintenance, the bodywork, ordering parts or even tires!A Reactive and Proactive TeamRegular maintenance of one's car isn't an option: it's essential for the...

LUXURY VEHICLES WITHIN THAT YOU CAN AFFORD!We often think that luxury vehicles are not made for us because we simply can't afford them. Get that out of your mind. Style Auto in Laval, your luxury vehicles' dealership, gives you the opportunity to leave with the vehicle of your choice.How to make your Dreams come true?2nd and 3rd chance's in-house financing is a very interesting...

THE 10,000$ CARSMany people dream of having a lot of money (or at least that it stops being an issue) to finally be able to buy this car or that one. There is one fundamental problem with this reasoning, though: your dream car doesn't have to be so expensive. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that buying an expensive car worthy of its price tag is actually less smart than to go for a second-hand...

IN-HOUSE FINANCINGWhat is Home Financing?Do you have trouble getting a car loan? Do banks and financial institutions refuse to lend you money because of bad credit? Perhaps, you never had the opportunity to make you a good credit.With a home financing rate of only 14.9% interest, we are THE CHOICE for the acquisition of a car in the Greater Montreal area.BE APPROUVED NOWStyle Auto's home...

A NEW CAR SOONER THAN YOU THINKDid you spend the last couple of years driving a car that just doesn't excite you anymore? Are you dreaming of a new car that could revive the flame, only to remember that you still have a few months (or years) of monthly payments to make for the car you're driving at the moment? Keep your cool and keep reading.Style Auto, your...

AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE FOR QUEBEC WINTERSPurchasing an all-wheel drive vehicle can be an obstacle for certain buyers, especially because of the higher cost that would not seem justified for some of us. As this is often available as an option, it is then easy to let yourself be tempted by the classical version without an all-wheel drive system. However, all-wheel drive has numerous benefits...

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE VOLKSWAGEN BRAND?Most of us are familiar with the most prominent car brands since our childhood, which doesn't mean we know their stories and their secrets half as well as we think we do. Style Auto pre-owned car dealership in Laval, your car dealer from Laval, near Montreal and Saint-Jerome, wants to let you know about some secrets of a mythical brand: Volkswagen.The...

HYBRID AND ELECTRIC CARS: PICK THE ONE RIGHT FOR YOUIn recent years, hybrid cars have become increasingly popular, especially plug-in hybrid vehicles' models. They embrace current environmental trends and are consistent with the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG). They consist of a marriage between a gasoline engine and an electric motor. They are more and more efficient and...

RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR CHOICE!Picking a car is no easy feat and unfortunately, it's too easy to think that it's possible to follow your heart and that everything will work out from there, but the reality is a bit more complicated. That's why Style Auto, located at Laval, near Montreal and Saint-Jerome, wants to give you a hand.Trust Reliable SourcesYou can surely start...

THE SMART WAY TO BUY A USED CARIf you don't have enough experience (or not at all) in buying second hand vehicles, being in this situation can become a hassle. How to make sure that you're buying a reliable vehicle and even then, that you're paying a fair price for it?Doing business with a car dealer should put the first of your fears at ease: generally speaking, these guys offer some kind of...

5 MYTHS ABOUT CAR MAINTENANCEIf there is one area on which skimping can cost you a fortune, it's certainly the maintenance of your vehicle. The problem (if you are not an expert yourself) is that many myths circulate about car maintenance and they are sometimes more appealing than this universal reality: adequate maintenance is essential to the longevity and the good condition of your vehicle. Here...

HOW TO PICK A FIRST CAR ?Life is full of "first times" and they can be pretty stressful, sometimes. One of the most notable "first time" for many people is the purchase of their first vehicle. If you are currently in this process and are worried about making a mistake, don't panic: here is the basics of what you should know to make the best of this transaction.Do You Really...

CREDIT REPORTS FROM A TO ZYou think you know everything on credit reports? Test your knowledge with the following text!Credit report componentsYou'd probably not be surprised to learn that your credit report contains your banking and credit informations, and also elements pertaining to bankruptcies (discharged or not). However, you'll also find in there a lot informations of administrative, fiscal,...

IS YOUR CAR READY FOR WINTER?Winter is coming faster and all Quebec's drivers know what it means: snowy roads, harsh driving conditions and painful months for your car. Are you and your car ready for the winter? Getting prepared is not only switching for your winter tires. Let's review a few simple elements that could ease your winter's driving experience if they are well planned.The...

THE IMPORTANCE OF WINTER TIRESLike all drivers in the province, you know that you'll need to put winter tires on your car by December 15th at the latest. It goes without saying that you will do so because it's the law, but if it weren't mandatory, would you put winter tires on your car anyways or would you just ride year-round with 4 seasons tires? Read on to understand...

THE BENEFITS OF A PRE-OWNED KIAThe Korean manufacturer Kia has made its mark in the automotive industry through tenacity and perseverance since 1944. Kia Canada was founded in 1999 and has experienced impressive growth, including recent record-breaking years with over 70,000 vehicles sold annually through numerous retailers nationwide.In Quebec, Style Auto in Laval, near Blainville,...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR EQUIFAX REPORTWhat do you regret most about not having learned in school? How to establish a budget, how to do your own taxes and/or everything regarding your credit file and score? Although the first two elements are very important, let us focus on the third one.Confusing TermsOne of the big difficulties with financial/credit literacy is a poor understanding of the...

THE 5 MOST RELIABLE PRE-OWNED SUVSUpdate: May 30, 2022The world of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) is becoming increasingly competitive when it comes to choosing among the most reliable vehicles in this category. Yet a close look at the pre-owned vehicle market tells us that some SUVs score higher than others and are extremely reliable and durable.Here are the top 5 most reliable SUVs based on research...

STYLE AUTO - PRE-OWNED VEHICLES IN LAVALIf you are considering buying a used vehicle in Laval near Montreal for commuting road-tripping or even acting as a taxi driver for your children, Style Auto has the vehicle for you!At Style Auto in Laval, near the North Shore and just a few minutes from Montreal, a team of real automotive experts will assist you throughout the entire...

WHICH FINANCING PROGRAM TO CHOOSE? STYLE AUTO ANSWERS THE QUESTIONThe purchase of a vehicle is a significant life expense for a consumer. Whether this vehicle is new or used, it is important to evaluate the financing methods available to us when the time comes. At Style Auto, your used car dealer of Laval understands that buying a vehicle can be a significant financial burden on a family. Our experts...

IS BUYING A SECOND-HAND BMW A GOOD IDEA?The purchase of a luxury car - whether new or used - requires care and rigor. Indeed, German cars, for example, are excellent vehicles driven in the entire world and that make the envy of many. BMW's Bavarian automaker has recently pointed out that its cars are still driving on the road for longer periods of time. Why?...

STYLE AUTO: WHAT YOU SHOULD CHECK BEFORE PURCHASING A SECOND HAND CARIf you don't have a lot of experience (or not at all) in buying second hand vehicles, being in this situation can become a hassle, but there is no need to be some sort of car expert to protect yourself from the majority of traps and pitfalls that can occur during this type of transactions. Read carefully what...

3RD CHANCE FINANCINGThird Chance Financing: Forgiving Auto Financing!We often hear about second chance financing, but know that third chance funding is, in fact, a real jewel. Third-chance financing, also sometimes called in-house financing, is a self-financing vehicle offered by the dealer at interest rates greatly comparable to second chance financing. It is a means of financing for buyers, regardless...

A VEHICLE FOR $10,000: STYLE AUTO FULFILLS YOUR DREAM!Who doesn't wish to have more money in their pockets to buy the vehicle they dream of? To this question, Style Auto of Laval has an answer for you: your dream car doesn't have to cost you that much. We could even say that to pay a lot for a car that is worth its price would be less smart than to buy a used vehicle at...

UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH CREDITI know, you and your neighbor know, everybody knows that it's highly recommended to maintain a good credit report. It goes without saying, but what proportion of "everybody" actually knows the determinants of a good credit report and the most realistic way to improve it? "Not the majority" would be an answer close to the truth. Let's change that.Credit...

STYLE AUTO HAS CAR FINANCING FOR YOU!Many people praise the merits of home financing for the purchase of their next vehicle and they are smart to take advantage of the 1 2 3 chance opportunity for car credit. Style Auto's financing option in Laval, near the North Shore and just a few minutes from Montreal, is simple, flexible and can be obtained in a few minutes.What is 1 2 3 Credit...

AUTO LOAN AND BANKRUPTCY: A COMBINATION THAT WORKS!First of all, we can think that car loan and bankruptcy don't rhyme. Let us make you the following little demonstration and bring you in another direction. Style Auto, the specialist in used cars and car loans in Laval, near the North Shore and only a few minutes away from Montreal, knows the subject very well.Car Loan and Bankruptcy,...

You arrived in Canada recently. You have been provided with your social insurance number and you're finally ready to benefit from the advantages of living in your new country. As a newcomer, you do not possess a credit history and you want to buy a new car.Style Auto in Laval, near the North Shore and only a few minutes away from Montreal, possesses all the financial tools...

PRE-OWNED HYUNDAI, A GREAT DEAL AT STYLE AUTOMore and more automobile vehicles circulate on the roads of Quebec and Canada and, in the spring of 2019, 5.5 million Quebecers were in possession of a driver's license, and each Quebecer of legal driving age possessed on average 1.06 vehicle. Over the last 10 years, the number of vehicles in circulation has risen by nearly 17%.Starting with this...

CREDIT REPORT AND CAR FINANCING: THINGS TO KNOWYou often hear about credit reports, Equifax reports, credit ratings, or credit bureaus, to name just a few concepts that scare us just by mentioning them. In fact, they can be pejorative in the eyes of many, but they will also become tools that you can use to obtain financing for your next vehicle.At Style Auto in Laval near Blainville,...

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING YOUR VEHICLESpring is the perfect season for opening windows, letting fresh air in and doing the great clean-up. The same goes for your vehicle, which has been through the harsh winter weather and needs to be ventilated as well. The spring of 2020 in Quebec, Canada and the rest of the world was particularly rock and roll with COVID-19 and all the related precautions...

GETTING A CAR LOAN WITHOUT A JOBUpdate: May 30, 2022Losing a job is rarely good news in itself: after this news can follow periods of uncertainty and stress that can be long. It's even more difficult if you need to get a car loan.Getting a loan is difficult, but not impossible thanks to specialized car dealerships that offer you the lowest possible rates, customized solutions and a wide selection of...

HOW TO SHOP FOR A USED CAR?SHOPPING FOR A USED CARBuying a used vehicle is often a good deal if you shop in the right place, ask the right questions and get the right answers. More and more, motor vehicles are reliable and durable. They can easily offer you great opportunities to take you far for a long time to come.Style Auto in Laval, near Terrebonne, Saint-Eustache,...

ECONOMICAL TO DRIVE WITH WINTER TIRES IN SUMMER?First of all, let's face it, your winter tires won't explode between June 21 and September 20 if you want to take advantage of the summer to wear them out. On the other hand, using them instead of summer tires or all-season tires during the warm season is not recommended. Style Auto in Laval, near Mascouche, Terrebonne, Boisbriand, Saint-Eustache...

CHOOSE YOUR USED VEHICLE AT STYLE AUTOAcquiring a used car is one of the best choices you can make for your budget. In fact, in 2020, cars on the road are more durable than ever, regardless of the manufacturer. Buying a car that has been driven before is therefore a sensible choice, as long as you choose a car in good condition. To do so, who better than a dealer who specializes in selling...

FINANCING SOLUTIONS ADAPTED FOR YOU!To buy a new car or a reliable used car of good quality that has been in good condition for many years, you often have to pay top dollar. This is what financing is for; it is designed to buy a car in months or even years. However, it may turn out to be more complicated than expected.Let's face it, lots of dealerships dangle suitable financing options, but many...

STYLISH CARS ARE AT STYLE AUTO!In addition to reliability, power or safety, the first thing that catches your eye is a car's appearance. Style Auto, as its name suggests, is the ideal dealership to get a stylish used car: you're sure to find the most economical sport utility vehicle or the sedan you've been looking for!Style Auto, your used car dealership in Laval near Terrebonne, Sainte-Thérèse,...

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCOREArticles talking about the best way to improve your credit score are many, but their writers miss the mark, sometimes, by not considering the fact that the people they're targeting need realistic recommendations they can apply to their difficult circumstances! Here are a few practical advices that you can start using today.The debt ratioYou know that you have...

A LIKE-NEW USED VEHICLE INVENTORY AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE!When shopping for a used car, you want to get the best deal possible, especially in terms of value for the money. To find a reliable used car, you either have to be patient or buy from a reputable dealership like Style Auto. Take advantage of great prices on like-new cars, which are ready to be driven for many years...

FIND YOUR SUV AT THE BEST PRICE AT STYLE AUTO!The sport utility vehicle segment is gaining in popularity, and with good reason: it offers stability, comfort for all and space to carry equipment. However, the well-equipped new SUVs are often expensive, so it may be preferable and wise to purchase a used SUV in this segment. For a reliable used car, trust the car dealership...

CAR LOAN AND ITS BENEFITSFor most people today, financing is still the best way to purchase a new pre-owned vehicle. However, there are different types of loans on the market. The personal loan and the car loan are the two most popular. Find out why the car loan is the most advantageous option for you. In need of a car loan, Style Auto not only has a vast inventory of reliable used cars,...

STYLE AUTO ALSO OFFERS MAINTENANCE AND BODYWORK SERVICES!With winter just around the corner, it pays to be prepared, and more importantly, to have your car ready for the road! While some maintenance work can be carried out on your car yourself, it's best to leave it to the professionals who are well trained to do the job properly. When it comes to both maintenance and bodywork, the experts...

SEE WHY STYLE AUTO IS THE SPECIALISTWhen looking for a new vehicle, you may have wondered which model or manufacturer to choose, but have you ever thought about choosing a good automotive dealer? Yet, this question is essential: a good dealer is one that not only offers fair prices and vehicles in good condition, but also payment solutions within your reach. With Style Auto, you...

STYLE AUTO AT YOUR SERVICE FOR 30 YEARS NOW! 2022 is a very special year for Style Auto, which is already celebrating 30 years in the industry. At your service since 1992, our dedicated professionals have made our used car dealership a true leader in its field. Celebrate with us the beginning of a new decade by learning more about our services, from the sale of cars to the after-sales...