There’s a moment every parent dreads a little. Your kid gets their license. Suddenly, that 4,000-pound machine is heading out the driveway without you in the passenger seat. And all you can do is hope you’ve set them up well — with the right skills, the right habits, and yes, the right car. At Motorize […]
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So here’s something we hear all the time at Motorize. Someone comes in for a test drive, we’re halfway through the lot, and they quietly say: “You don’t actually take gas cars on trade, do you?” And we have to smile. Because yes — absolutely yes, we do. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about […]
Let’s say you walk into Motorize today with $15,000 in your pocket and a simple question: “Where do I start?” Believe it or not, that’s actually our favourite kind of customer. Because the answer is clear, the value is real, and the math — once you see it — is genuinely hard to argue with. Here’s […]
You’re standing at a crossroads. There’s a used Tesla Model 3 on one side and a used Toyota Camry on the other — both priced at $25,000. Same sticker. Same budget. Seems like a fair fight, right? Here’s what nobody tells you upfront: one of those cars will cost you about $28,000 more to own over […]
So you’ve been hearing more and more about electric trucks. Maybe you’ve spotted one hauling a trailer up the Malahat, or noticed a neighbour plugging theirs in overnight. And somewhere in the back of your mind, a question keeps popping up: could that work for me? My name is Julian Sale. I’ve been buying, selling, trading, […]
You’d think buying an electric vehicle would get easier the more popular they become. More choices, more information, more people to ask. And in some ways, it has. But in other ways? People are still making the same mistakes they were making back when the Nissan Leaf first rolled onto the scene. Julian Sale has […]
“Will DC fast charging ruin my battery?” If you’ve been shopping for an electric vehicle in British Columbia, or if you already own one, you’ve probably heard this concern more than once. Maybe a well-meaning friend warned you. Maybe you read something alarming in an online forum. Or maybe you’re just wondering if those convenient […]
If you’re shopping for an electric vehicle in British Columbia right now, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. And honestly? I get it. Ten years ago, the EV conversation in BC was pretty straightforward: Tesla or Nissan Leaf. That was basically it. But today? Walk through any parking lot in Victoria, Vancouver, or the Saanich […]
May 8, 2026 / By Jenny Yang / Education So you’re shopping for your next vehicle here in British Columbia, and you’re probably asking yourself the same question I hear every single day at our Sidney showroom: “Which type of vehicle actually saves me the most money—electric, hybrid, or gasoline?” It’s a great question. And […]
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