Somerville Auto Blog

It’s official: summer is over. But there’s no need to be depressed, especially if you’re in the market for a pre-owned vehicle. This is a great time of year for bargain hunters, and if you hunt hard enough, you can find some truly impressive deals on high-quality used vehicles. We ...

We all hate to admit it, but the fact is Winter isn’t too far away. Snow, ice, frozen roads, and all the other fun that comes with winter is just around the corner. Are you ready? It doesn’t take much, but being prepared to the “no fun” conditions is key to driving safely thi...

Tow trucks are important. If it wasn’t for tow trucks, who would rescue all those people broken down on the side of Toronto roads, slowing traffic and making it impossible for drivers to get to work? And when the snow hits and people are constantly sliding around and crashing; it’s tow t...

Whether you’re looking to finance or lease a vehicle, at some point how “good” your credit is or where your credit score sits will come up. Whether you have awesome credit, so-so credit, or bad credit, there’s a good chance you know your credit score. What you may not know is...

  The end of summer is a great time of year, and not just because the kids go back to school. This is the time of year where you can find some truly great prices on cars, trucks, and SUVs as dealerships look to make space on their lots for new products. Check out our End of Summer Vehicle Spot...

Road trips happen all-year-round, so just because summer is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean you can’t hit the highway and take off on an epic journey or maybe to surprise your kids at college. Wherever you’re heading in your car, truck, or SUV, there is one thing that can make a ...

Pickup trucks are popular vehicles, and for good reason - they’re versatile, durable, spacious, and make sense for almost anyone. But, what if you live in the big, mean city of Toronto? Are pickup trucks still a good idea if you live in the city? For many people, the answer is yes. Location...

Luxury vehicles are incredibly popular right now. Along with record sales, there are more luxury car and SUV models available than ever before. It’s a great time to be shopping for a vehicle, but many people hold off looking at luxury vehicles because they think a high-end car or SUV won&rsquo...

Living in the GTA has its benefits and just one of those perks is having some truly awesome places to hit the track and race your sports car. With a few weeks of summer left, taking your ride to the track to see what you’re made of is a great way to end off the summer driving season. And even ...

Summer is the best season and it’s going by much too quickly. The good news is at the end of August, just as summer is starting to wind down, one of our favourite events of the year is happening: Importfest! On Aug. 26th, join us for Canada’s Largest Aftermarket Car Show at the Metro T...

August is almost here which means there are only a few weeks left of the summer driving season. We hope you’ve been making the most of the summer months and using your car to the fullest - cruising on the weekend, taking long road trips etc.   It’s easy to forget that your vehicl...

Do you consider yourself handy? Are you capable of repairing issues that come up around your business or completing your own landscaping projects? If so, why are you hiring someone else do it? If you lease the equipment you need rather than buying it outright or hiring someone else to do the work, y...

If you’re a car enthusiast, or someone who simply appreciates quality and precision, the following words will get you pretty excited: the BMW 8 Series is happening.   Tracing its origins back to 1990 when it was first released, the 8 Series was BMW’s flagship for years, and was t...

Summer really is the best time of year. When the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than being outside and enjoying life. That’s why we’re so active in the community, especially during the summer months. Meeting our neighbours, friends, and customers face-to-face and having a q...

You have to give credit to Elon Musk and his company Tesla, before they came along, there were few electric vehicles on the market that people actually wanted to drive. Tesla met consumer demand by building capable, affordable electric vehicles that generally looked pretty good.   But, as mu...

Fumbling around for a few loonies and quarters in your pocket is usually reserved for a bag of chips or a chocolate bar.   But a new vending machine in Singapore, Malaysia, is now the place to buy your very own used luxury vehicle. Whether you’re looking for a pre-owned Bentley, Ferrari...

Father's Day is just around the corner. This year, why not treat Dad to a day in the city, with the Yorkville Exotic Car Show. On Sunday  June 18th, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m, Toronto's savvy Yorkville neighbourhood will once again play host to the 7th annual Yorkville Exotic C...

If you live in the city, you’ve probably heard it at least 100 times.   In the middle of the night, the squealing tires of a supercar connecting on pavement as it charges down the Don Valley Parkway (because everyone knows it couldn’t get those speeds on Yonge St.).   Over ...

Luxury vehicles generally come with a higher price tag than their domestic counterparts.   But that’s to be expected, especially when you consider the high overhead cost that goes into manufacturing foreign parts and accessories for luxury brands.   And, while most in-market...

It’s that time of year again!   Somerville Auto’s Open House event is just around the corner, and you’re all invited. On Wednesday June 14th, from 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m at our dealership (75 Arrow Road, Toronto), Somerville Auto will be hosting a complimentary traditional B...

Toronto is a trendy place.   When you’ve got a night out in the city, especially at a high-end restaurant or event, you want to look good. And part of that starts with the vehicle you show up in. On Wednesday April 19th, Somerville Auto partnered with Notable.ca for a special VIP event...