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What to do on the Canada Day long weekend
Every school age child can explain that Canada Day celebrates the Constitution Act that combined three formerly separate colonies into a single Dominion, considered the point from which today's Canada has evolved. It's celebrated with great passion by citizens of our country here at home and around the world, and activities include picnics, fairs, parades, concerts, and of course, fireworks. For some Canada Day is the unofficial start of summer despite the calendar saying otherwise.  Read more on What to do on Canada Day Long Weekend 
Best family-friendly campgrounds in the Toronto area
Toronto is a world-class city that attracts millions of visitors each year, as do the surrounding areas that offer great natural beauty. Many families come to the area as they can both join in the enormous cultural opportunities of the city while also experiencing the breathtaking natural wonders of Ontario. To do so, many find it convenient to tent or RV camp within driving distance of both the city and of regional parks. Here are some of the best family friendly campgrounds in area surrounding Toronto, in order of distance to city centre. Read more on Best family-friendly campgrounds in the Toronto area
Top 10 Summer Road Trips in the Toronto area

With days full of sunshine and nights filled with stars, summer is the perfect time to hit the open road and feel the wind in your hair. Despite what you may think, you don't have to venture far from home to have a thrilling road trip this summer. Here are some amazing scenic drives that aren't far from the GTA.   Read more on Top 10 Summer Road Trips in the Toronto area

Where to hunt for Easter eggs in Toronto & GTA

If you're like plenty of other people, you're looking for quality Easter events in Toronto & GTA. High on everyone's list of to-dos are Easter egg hunts, because what kid doesn't like to scramble for those little plastic things filled with candy, toys, or maybe something more? This list from North York Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will help enrich your 2018 Easter in Toronto & GTA, helping to extract as much joy out of the event.  Read more on Where to hunt for Easter eggs in Toronto & GTA

5 New Year's Resolutions for your car
Nothing is more daunting than making and keeping a New Year's resolution. We all want to start the New Year out right by setting goals that will improve our lives over the coming twelve months. While you're trying to upgrade your current lifestyle, it is also a perfect time to also improve the life of your car! There are few machines in your life that are more important than your car, so working to make sure it is running at peak performance will benefit you and your family in a myriad of ways. With that in mind, North York Chrysler thought this would be the perfect time to make these 5 New Year's Resolutions for your car. Read more on 5 New Year's Resolutions for your car

Christmas Gift Ideas for Ram Pickup Truck Lovers
If you have a Ram fanatic at home and are short on ideas for their holiday gift list, consider any number of the terrific accessories available through North York Chrysler. Each part or accessory is built to the same tough, exacting standards as the Ram truck and it's backed by the same people who back your truck as well.  Read more on Christmas Gift Ideas for Ram Pickup Truck Lovers

Leasing Vs. Buying A Car
One of the most common questions in the purchasing process is whether it is better to lease or purchase a vehicle. There are pros and cons to both leasing and buying methods so the answer for you will depend on how long you intend to own the vehicle, and how you plan to use it.   Read more on Leasing Vs. Buying A Car

What's My Car Worth
Everyone knows that when you buy a new car, it loses value over time. A one-year old car isn't worth the same amount as a brand new one. Depreciation can be explained quite simply as the difference between the car resale value when you trade it in or sell it yourself, and the amount you paid for it when you bought it.  Read more on What's My Car Worth

How the Ram 3500 Could Save Christmas!
What would Santa do if all the reindeer got sick or maybe even went on strike? How would he get gifts to all the good little children across the world? While we haven't heard that this will happen anytime soon, at North York Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, our experts are certainly ready to help thanks to years of experience and our excellent selection new and pre-owned vehicles. One thing we could suggest is using the 2017 RAM 3500 to get those bikes and dolls to the kids. Read more on How the Ram 3500 Could Save Christmas!

Canadian Blackbook Retained Values
When people talk about a "perfect storm" happening it usually refers to a set of circumstances coming together to result in something pretty bad happening. However, there appears to be a perfect storm occurring in the North American auto market that is turning out to be anything but bad news for Canadian truck and SUV owners.  Read more on Canadian Blackbook Retained Values

The Jeep Wave Is Still Going Strong
If you're not a longstanding Jeep owner, you might not be aware of the etiquette surrounding the Jeep Wave, or even what it is for that matter. Before we get into whether it is or isn't still relevant today, let's delve into what the Jeep Wave actually is, who does it, who doesn't do it, and why.  Read more on The Jeep Wave Is Still Going Strong

1970: A Great Year for the Dodge Charger
If you cast your mind back to 2001 when the first installment of the " Fast and the Furious" movie franchise was showing in theaters around the world, one car stood out above all others in the movie. Back then, modified imported cars were all the rage and it was starting to look like muscle cars might finally have lost their vice-like grip on the automotive soul of America. Read more on 1970: A Great Year for the Dodge Charger

10 Tips For Keeping Your Car Secure
It can be easy to get a little blasé about car security these days as manufacturers have developed so many clever ways of keeping our vehicles secure. If you're one of those people who have never had a car stolen or broken into before, it can be even easier to adopt an "it won't happen to me" attitude. However, not everyone drives a current model equipped with the latest anti-theft devices. Read more on 10 Tips For Keeping Your Car Secure >