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It really shouldn’t be hard to find a good car dealership, but surprisingly it is. I want to be able to trust the person I’m talking to, feel heard and understood, and know that if there’s any issues through the whole process of buying the car to the lifetime of the car that I’ll be able to fix it and be looked after by the Service dept. As I’ve mentioned before, we’re looking for a family car that will be reliable, have enough trunk space, and be ...
Everything We Know About the 2021 Ford Bronco and the Bronco Sport – Canadian Model Prices
The Ford Bronco has been an icon for Americana, living wildly and adventure since the 1960s. Now, at long last, the beautiful icon is getting updated to cope with a new landscape. There have been many sneaked looks and rumours, including that there are 3 versions to suit a range of target ...
Winter Camping with the 2019 Ford Ranger
I know it’s actually Autumn, but it snowed so much I’m just calling it Winter. As part of the 5 Dads Go Wild camping trip in Manning Provincial Park, BC, I borrowed a 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat to get me there with all my stuff. I’ll start with the truck’s great points: ...
Daddy Test Drive: Honda CR-V Touring 2019
And we’re off with another test drive. This time it’s with the stylish and very urban-looking Honda CR-V Touring. The Specs: Model: Honda CR-V MSRP: From CAN$39,090 Towing capacity: 680 kg Fuel economy: 8 L/100 km combined (8.7 city, 7.2 highway) ...
Dad Test Drive: 2019 Ford Edge Titanium
An SUV with a firm grasp on performance, the Ford Edge has been carving out its own niche between the nippy Escape and the sturdy Explorer. I’ve been wanted to try the new Edge for a while, especially as a viable family car and replacement for my Ford Focus. As a Dad, my main criteria are ...
2019 Honda Pilot Touring – Test Drive and Review
I love that I get to try new cars and I’m always looking for a suitable replacement for our modest family car, a 2015 Ford Focus. The 2019 Honda Pilot Touring was admittedly not on my list of eye-catching family-sized SUVs. From the outside, it seems solid, attractive enough, but not ...
Sneak Peek: 2019 Vancouver Auto Show
Right now, all the cars are being polished, buffed, and lovingly attended in preparation for doors-open at 4 pm today, 19th March at the 99th Vancouver Auto Show. All the latest models from international and domestic car manufacturers are here. I don’t want to spoil it for you so ...
Life Restoration – Finding a vehicle to fix: Part One.
As a boy, dreaming of the day I’d be able to get behind a wheel and taste freedom, I’ve always loved cars. Not just the vehicles themselves but the idea of opening the door, getting in, turning the key and going wherever I wanted. Growing up in England, the options were mostly small ...
5 Dads Go Wild Archives, Brand Love, Cars and Trucks
#5DadsGoWild: 2019 Ford F150 Review
What a sight, the F150 in fire truck red. I know that’s probably not the official colour name, but I can’t help but be reminded of my boyhood years looking up as the fire trucks would speed past. The bright red, the heroes sitting in their uniforms, off to save another day. This is ...