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Own the Road with AutoTrader

Own the Road with AutoTrader

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Two friends and automotive experts make sense of everything car-related for anyone from the everyday driver to the automotive enthusiast. It’s car stuff made simple for Canadians.
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Dan and Jodi run through the list of most stolen vehicles in Canada and share some tips on how you can keep your car safe. If you have questions you’d like to ask, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll answer them in a future episode.
Dan and Jodi chat about excellent vehicles that were discontinued but should make a comeback. From the Volkswagen Beetle to the Honda Fit and more, here are the cars that deserve another chance. Did we miss one of your favourites? Email us at expert@trader.ca with your picks or any questions you’d like to ask us.
Dan and Jodi interview JD Guignard, a professional stunt man with a demeanor that’s much more relaxed than we expected. JD chats about what keeps him focused in high-pressure situations, his favourite stunts, and how someone even gets into this profession in the first place. Email us at expert@trader.ca with any questions you’d like to ask us an we’ll answer them in a future episode.
Dan and Jodi count down pioneering cars that never got the love they deserved at the time but offered something new that became popular long after they got discontinued. These cars were at the wrong place at the wrong time! Did we miss one of your favourites? Email us at expert@trader.ca with your picks or any questions you’d like to ask us.
Dan and Jodi count down 10 cars they think are underrated but are totally deserving of your consideration. What car do you think should get more love? Email us at expert@trader.ca with your picks or any questions you’d like to ask us.
Dan and Jodi go through all the cars that will be discontinued at the end of 2023 and discuss why these cars have been cancelled. Which ones are you sad or surprised to see go? Email us at expert@trader.ca with your picks or any questions you’d like to ask us.
While the AutoTrader Award winners are picked by a jury of experts, Dan and Jodi discuss their personal favourite vehicles and what makes them so good.
Dan and Jodi demystify some of the most common advanced safety features and explain how they might help you.
Dan and Jodi discuss today’s defining automotive design trends and the factors driving them. Huge grilles? Fake exhaust pipes? What’s the deal?
Dan and Jodi discuss the pros and cons of diesel cars, why diesel vehicles never really became popular in Canada, and why they might be dead entirely.
Dan and Jodi discuss how performance cars are changing as electrification becomes the norm. How will completely silent EVs live up to the drama of gas-powered performance cars? Is this an existential crisis for driving enthusiasts? Tune in to find out.
Dan and Jodi go through what you should do to get top dollar when you sell your used car. They also chat about the pros and cons of selling privately vs. selling to a dealership or trading it in.
Dan and Jodi look at some exciting innovations that are happening in the automotive industry that could be in the next car you buy. From colour-changing paint, 3D printing, TikTok integration, and more, here’s what the future of cars could hold.
Dan and Jodi take the terrible driving they’ve witnessed recently and turn it into a refresher course on forgotten and unwritten rules of the road. Who has the right of way? What’s the etiquette for EV charging spots? And why don’t people pull over for emergency vehicles these days? Listen to find out!
Dan and Jodi dig through the comments section to find and debunk the most egregious EV conspiracy theories and misinformation. EVs can be a lightning rod for crazy comments, but we try to set the record straight.
Dan and Jodi are joined by AutoTrader’s data genius Baris Akyurek to discuss what’s going on with car prices these days. From lingering supply chain issues, to gas prices, and more, Baris demystifies all the factors that have been affecting new and used car pricing over the past few years.
Dan and Jodi admit they’re spoiled when it comes to car features, but they share the ones they consider must-haves for any Canadian driver. Bonus round: Our hosts talk about some of the fanciest and most silly car features they’ve come across.
Dan and Jodi answer your most commonly asked questions about electric vehicles including: Are EVs reliable? Do EVs work in the cold? and Why are EVs so ugly?
Dan and Jodi get grumpy because they love electric cars but are frustrated with the public charging infrastructure. If you don’t have a place to charge at home and are considering an EV, don’t miss this episode.
Dan and Jodi demystify premium gas and tell you the facts about when you should use it, when you shouldn’t use it, and when it’s an absolute waste of money.
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