Somerville Auto Blog

  Yes -- it’s true, Somerville Auto is not just a car dealership and rental company. We actual pride ourselves on our unique leasing program, supplying hard-working business owners with the heavy equipment they need to get the job done. Project demands can be both instant and unexpected...

Used truck leasing is one of the parts of our business that we get the most questions about. Here at Somerville Auto, we’re an independent leasing company. This means that we’re able to set the terms for our leases to provide you with a customized leasing plan that works with your lifest...

One of our most requested and most popular vehicles to lease is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. From small Toronto businesses to personal drivers and individual contractors, this truck fits easily with different lifestyles and work hard and play harder. To grow your business, you need the right tools....

When you’re looking for a truck, whether it’s for work or play, you want to find the right truck for you. Here at Somerville, our goal is to help you do just that. Different routines come with different purposes and leasing a vehicle is one way to ensure that you’re always in the r...

We like to think that we’re pretty unique. As a pillar of business in Toronto we’re proud of what we do. We often get asked when we’re out and about exactly what our business is, as Somerville National Leasing and Rentals. Our motto is Drive a Better Lease, and we’re here to ...

As a Canadian, especially one thinking of purchasing a vehicle, you may have heard about the uncertainty surrounding NAFTA agreements involving Canada and the United States. With no end in sight and no solid deal on the table, the potential threat of auto import taxes and tariffs is real. There are...

When you’re choosing vehicles for your commercial fleet, you’re not just considering what colours and features you’re looking for, but how these vehicles will help you day-to-day while you’re doing business and getting work done. Having the right vehicles in your fleet can he...

Not only are we seeing more and more Audi vehicles arriving on our lot than ever before, but we’re also seeing more Audis on the streets of Toronto and Mississauga. As one of our favourite German-built brands, it’s great to see such elegant and attractive vehicles making their mark on t...

Summer is officially here. Is your vehicle ready? Check these boxes off of your to-do list and know that you’re riding safely and in style all season long. From detailing tips to general preventative maintenance, here’s what you need to know. Detail Your Summer Driver Well Whether you...

Whether it’s shopping for cars or shopping for the latest Rolex or Apple Watch, we know that finding the right gift and right ride can be tricky. At Somerville Auto, we’re here to help make it easier: on the road, and off.   Land Rover For us, it seems like we can never see en...

Every Now and Then While We’re Driving, We Come Across a Maserati GranTurismo The unique sound of the powerful engine, the suave body shape, and the ambiance of true luxury are strikingly apparent. As Toronto’s home of luxury leasing, we can’t help but share why we love the GranTu...

Each year, we host house event that allows us to get to know our customers better It serves as an open invitation for new faces to visit our dealership and get an idea of the types of vehicles we sell, who we are, and how we work. Here’s the scoop: When is the Open House? The 2018 Somervi...

Often, when Torontonians think of luxury vehicles, they think of BMWs It’s no surprise that the German automaker continues to dominate the luxury segment year-after-year, with attractive models like the M series, 330i, and X series. Learn why these vehicles make the cut from Sherway Gardens t...

So, you’ve come to the realization that you want to buy a luxury vehicle  Well, that’s great! But, unless you’re carrying more than $100,000 in bills for a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, a 2017 Maserati GranTurismo, or a 2014 Audi R8, you’ll likely need to talk with...

Here at Somerville National Leasing, we’re proud to lease some of the most in-demand luxury used cars and SUVs around. We have a wide inventory of major brands like BMW, Audi, Lexus, and more. This month, we've hand-picked some of our favourite vehicles for life in Toronto and the GTA - ch...

When shopping for a luxury vehicle, you have a few options on where to spend your hard-earned money. If you’re looking at a brand new luxury vehicle, you’re going to pay a premium and the vehicle’s value will depreciate quickly. Going with a high-quality used vehicle can be a smart...

When you have a gearhead to shop for, it isn’t easy. Sure, they love cars and anything with an engine, but they’re picky and you don’t want to get them the wrong gift. We get it, and we’re going to help you out.   Here are five gift ideas any gearhead will love: &nbs...

The GTA is a great place to be if you’re a car lover. We’re passionate about automobiles of all shapes and sizes, and so are many of our customers. With the year coming to an end, it’s time to look ahead to 2018 and mark your calendar for some truly awesome car shows that are withi...

Whether you look back at the ‘80s with joy or contempt, there is something that came from that glorious decade that we all have to appreciate: the Dodge Ram. The year was 1981 and it was high time for Ford and Chevy trucks to meet a new competitor. Here we are 36 years later and RAM has turned...

You have to admit, we lucked out in the GTA this year as far as winter weather is concerned. Sure, we have received our fair share of rain, but it’s November and winter conditions are just starting to arrive. Before these nasty conditions get here, we have a question for you: Is your vehicle w...

Automobiles are a massive part of North American culture. If we’re not driving car, trucks, vans, and SUVs, we’re seeing them on TV, hearing them on the radio, and checking out the newest vehicles on automotive websites. And since automobiles are such a big part of our lives, there also ...