Somerville Auto Blog

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 ...

There are a few people out there who buy a vehicle and drive it for 10 or 15 years, never yearning for something newer, or more capable. Those people are incredibly rare and the fact is, the vehicle you’re driving today likely won’t suit your needs in a few years. Your family could have ...

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...