| Everyone loves the freedom that comes with car | | | | payments. |
| ownership. Owning and maintaining a car in Canada | | | | Fuel expenses |
| involves a number of expenses. There are a number | | | | Motor oil and other fluids |
| of measures one has to take in order to keep a | | | | Car insurance |
| vehicle on Canadian roads. Failure to meet all | | | | Maintenance and repairs |
| government mandates regarding car maintenance can | | | | Replacement of parts such as a muffler, battery, |
| result in fines or seizure of the vehicle. | | | | alternator...etc. |
| No matter what province you live in, you have to abide | | | | Over time, these costs can add up. Fortunately, there |
| by the Provincial Ministry of Transport's vehicle | | | | are measures that you can take that will lower costs. |
| regulations. When you buy a car, you are responsible | | | | With the cost of fuel so high, you may want to |
| for securing and paying for the following: registering | | | | purchase a car that has high mileage. Have your |
| and renewing the vehicle, obtaining and making sure | | | | vehicle serviced on a regular basis as it will reduce the |
| your driver's license is up-to-date. You also have to | | | | incidents of parts breaking. Make sure you have your |
| secure the transfer of ownership, vehicle inspection | | | | oil changed frequently. Before winter, get an |
| stickers, administrative fees or handling taxes, and | | | | undercoating to protect the car from damaging road |
| acquiring the appropriate vehicle insurance. All of these | | | | salt. Keep the exterior of the car washed, waxed, and |
| details are expenses that you will incur on top of the | | | | free of scratches and dents. Don't drive the car too |
| purchase price of the car. It is important to consider | | | | much. Also, you should replace old and worn out tires |
| these expenses when you purchase the car. | | | | and rotate the tires regularly. Your tires will last longer if |
| If you are short on money, you may want to consider | | | | you keep them inflated and aligned. |
| purchasing a used vehicle. As well, it is important to be | | | | A used car can save a driver a lot of money. |
| aware of the fact that it is the law that all cars must | | | | Insurance will be cheaper and the taxes you pay will |
| be registered with the provincial motor vehicle licensing | | | | be less than if you bought a new car. There is a good |
| agency where you live, and must be insured. You | | | | chance that there will not be any parts warranties so |
| should always keep your license, registration, insurance | | | | you have take replacement part costs into |
| papers, and vehicle permit in the glove department of | | | | consideration. |
| the car. Car insurance can be expensive, but it is the | | | | Once you purchase a car, you have made a serious |
| law, and will protect you and your car if you are in an | | | | investment that requires regular care. By understanding |
| accident. | | | | all the expenses that are involved with maintaining your |
| Annual expenses that you will normally incur when | | | | vehicle, you will have an easier time finding ways to |
| maintaining a car include: | | | | cut costs. |
| If you lease a car you will have to make lease | | | | |