CarCostCanada Reviews 785

TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

useless information. This is a sales tool for dealers made to look like a tool for buyers. follow the money!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I thought motormouth car reviews on YouTube was decent and fell for his pitch about better deal using his promo code at Carcostcanada get a new car at dealer invoice pricing. I am totally scammed. The... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless information. Looking to buy a ford mustang gt premium and its telling me that an msrp vehicle of 64 grand cost the dealership 58 grand and yet the same dealership and all other dealerships sel... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

(1) I'm not a member. I just tried the intro' car cost data complimentary quotation on a new car. (2) All I received for my first search was the dealer's car cost/price set by Toyota Canada. I e... See more

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Sign up and get free dealer invoice price reports. Save big on your next new car. Call us at 1.866.453.6995. In business since 1999, CarCostCanada® has helped over 400,000 Canadians save money while purchasing or leasing a new car. Its Better than Free®.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I didn’t know CarCostCanada connected with dealer.

I didn’t know CarCostCanada was connected with the car dealer. I signed up and then I got a phone call from the dealer with in a few hours.
When I signed up I just wanted how much I should pay to get a fare price. It was misleading to me.

April 18, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Hi Craig, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, it is much appreciated. With regards to our dealer referral feature, yes, we provide our members with this service so that they can receive as much assistance as possible during the new vehicle purchase process. We know that it can be stressful at times so we put this feature in place only to offer our members as much assistance as possible. There are many members who absolutely love this feature but there are also members who would prefer to make initial contact with the dealer on their own. We have other options available for those members. We would be happy to discuss these options further with you. If you are interested, please contact us at your earliest convenience at 1-866-554-3323 ext 200 or member-support@carcostcanada.com or our live chat via carcostcanada.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i showed that report to milton Toyota…

i showed that report to milton Toyota Sales person Mr. Rocky saw that report first time in his life .... do nothing with that report, i pay what they are asking Sienna Se 2019 model

April 18, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Hi there Syed, thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us here on TrustPilot!
Looking at your account history, we noticed that you did not visit the recommended dealer that is listed in your report. Please note, not all dealers participate in CarCostCanada's referral program which is why it is so important for members to visit the dealer mentioned in their report. Dealers that do participate in the program are trained by CarCostCanada specialists to understand the report and provide pricing guidance according to the model the member has selected and are happy to work with the member to make a great deal. Sometimes we find dealers and sales people who do not participate in our program try to diminish the value of your price report in an effort to make you purchase a vehicle at the sticker price (which is the price non CarCostCanada members are provided with). We stand by the accuracy of our price reports and we know the recommended dealers work hard to honor the pricing guidance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CarCostCanada is great!

The data provided by CarCostCanada is incredibly helpful. I was able to negotiate a very good deal because of it. Above all, the service is free!

April 18, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

We are so happy to hear about the wonderful experience you had with CarCostCanada's services and even more happy that you took the time to share your experience with us . Thank you very much for your time and happy driving!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved me at least 1500 off of new…

Saved me at least 1500 off of new MAZDA. Dealer was familiar with the company and readily agreed to 1% over cost. Smooth process that I would recommend to anyone.

April 17, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Wonderful savings Robert and what an amazing mark-up! It is great to hear that you experienced such a smooth process and got the vehicle that you wanted! That you very much for your recommendation. Happy driving Robert!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CarCost Canada was a great asset in…

CarCost Canada was a great asset in negotiating a new vehicle deal with their recommended dealer. I looked at 2 different vehicles at a two other dealerships I had bought from in the past and made the final purchase at Finch Hyundai, who they recommended. Great buying experience with Danny Chervonyi at Finch!!!

April 17, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Thank you so much Bob, we are happy to hear about the great experience you had with CarCostcanada and your Recommended Dealer! We are also very glad to hear that you found CarCostCanada an asset and a useful tool throughout your buying process!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good report

Dealer cost and retail prices are both displayed in an easy to read format. I am happy with Car Cost Canada

April 16, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Thank you very much Dale! Such a pleasure speaking with you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This was the easiest experience I’ve…

This was the easiest experience I’ve had with buying a car. I felt the price was very fair. I am quite happy!

April 15, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Wow! Such wonderful news. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the experience you had with CarCostCanada. We truly hope you enjoy your brand new vehicle! Best regards

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

CarCost Canada provides a helpful service to prospective car buyers

CarCost Canada does provide what it says it will, and in a very quick, easy to read format. That’s the good part. However, what I didn’t like were the two phone calls I received from a local auto dealer to entice me into coming to their dealership to check out the model of car I was researching. (Id already done that) Most prospective car buyers would have, or are in the process, of doing their own research , and know where their local dealers are without having to be
hassled by salesman.

I think it would be better if CarCost would provide the option for their customers to receive a call from a local dealer vs. Them passing on your contact information.

April 15, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Hi there John, thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with such a wonderful review. We truly understand where you are coming from and appreciate the constructive feedback. Member feedback is so important to us as it helps us build and improve based in the thoughts of our members.

Although we have members who do require the assistance from a dealer, we are also aware that there are some members who may have already taken these steps on their own which is why we do provide a few other options for those members! If you are interested, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience and one of our member support agents would be happy to go over them with you! We can be contacted at 1-866-453-6995 ext 200 - member-support@carcostcanada.com or via our live chat through carcostcanada.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great insight on Dealer Cost and MSRP

Great insight on Dealer Cost and MSRP. Just make sure you use your initial free look-ups wisely, after three or four you have to pay! Great website.

April 14, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Peter and for providing others with such useful advice!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful when you planning buy a…

Very helpful when you planning buy a new car thanks

April 13, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

So happy to hear that you found CarCostCanada helpful to you. One of our many goals is to provide our members with as much assistance as possible when making such an important decision. We are glad we were able to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent site will definitely use it…

Excellent site will definitely use it in the future
Thank You

April 12, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star Review! We are so happy to hear that you plan to re visit us in the future!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The CarCostCanada site worked well

The CarCostCanada site worked well, however the dealer the site picked was very slow to respond and the savings were 0.6% under the non CarCosrCanada dealer

April 11, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us Jo Anne. Although you didn't have the best experience with the dealer site, we are happy to hear that you were able to find the pricing information you were looking for! Please remember, if you need any assistance from us at all, even with getting in contact with a dealer, please feel free to contact us and one of our member support agents would be very happy to assist you! Thanks again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great and Easy

It was very easy to join and the results were there right away. Would definitely use them again.

April 11, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Thank you PK, we are excited to hear that you found the website useful and easy to navigate! We are looking forward to working with you again in the future!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not accurate numbers.

Not accurate numbers.. Delers dont negotiate on the Numbers received from your website

April 10, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Thanks for your review. All of the MSRP's and Invoice Prices that we provide are 100% accurate. We always encourage our members to compare our MSRP with the MSRP listed on the manufacturer website and you will see that the numbers match each time. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, we would be happy to provide you with any assistance you may need but as far as the accuracy in the numbers published, we can assure you that they are correct. Also, we do not discourage members from visiting other dealers but, please be sure to take your report in with you to your "Recommended Dealer" as they are aware CarCostCanada members will be visiting!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I need to pay to get the service.

April 10, 2019
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Reply from CarCostCanada

Hi there, thanks for providing us with your thoughts, we appreciate your feedback! You do not "need" to pay to get the service. Upon initial sign up, our service is absolutely FREE. You are provided TWO (2) FREE price reports to price and build for any two makes and models of choice from any manufacturer listed.

There are many members who take advantage of the TWO (2) FREE reports and do not require any additional reports so the service ultimately ends up being FREE all the way through. There are some members who do require additional reports outside of the two given to start. At that point in time, you are required to upgrade to our Expert membership which is $30.00. Upgrading your membership will provide FIVE additional price reports, but you are not obligated to doing so unless you require more reports. Overall, CarCostCanada is all about providing our members with plenty of savings not only on the dealer side of things, but on ours as well which is why we provide the FREE reports to begin with and a FREE trial service without any annual fees.

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