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Finding a good used car that is not expensive is not an easy task these days. New model deliveries are almost at a standstill and used vehicle prices have increased significantly with the skyrocketing demand. Good bargains are pretty rare too. Many buyers on a budget have a limit of …

For a student, buying a first car is a milestone. In order to avoid spending more time in the garage than in class, reliability and sturdiness should be priorities. The budget inevitably comes next; finding an affordable model with the lowest possible fuel consumption and reasonable maintenance is also crucial.

In the past few years, the Hyundai Accent attracted many Canadian customers with its affordable price—and excellent finance and lease incentives—as well as its spacious cockpit and comfortable ride. And now that it’s been redesigned for the 2018 model year, it has become more refined et quieter than ever. Still, …

The Hyundai Accent needs no introduction. After making its debut in 1995, the South Korean manufacturer’s smallest car wasted little time in making a name for itself in the subcompact category. And although it was unreliable back then, the Accent has matured over the past four generations (1995-1999, 2000-2005, 2006-2011, …

The subcompact category is one of our market’s most popular, and this fact has not been lost on manufacturers. They are offering very competitive vehicles in the segment that are constantly being updated. That’s why I decided to compare two of our market’s most popular little cars. Let’s meet the …

It wasn’t too long ago that people bought the Hyundai Accent mainly for its very competitive price. They didn’t pay much attention to its plain appearance or noisy and none-too-dynamic mechanics. They also chose this model for its reliability: it was uncomplicated – even elementary – but it was pretty …

Are the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio5 twin hatchbacks? Maybe on paper, but not in pictures (see our photo gallery). When the time comes to put your money where your mouth is and choose, you should know that one offers a lot more than the other. Don’t let the term …

The Accent, Hyundai’s popular sub-compact, is fresh off a complete makeover. The new generation has nothing in common with the previous one… and that’s good news! Its lines are reminiscent of those of its big sister, the Elantra, especially when viewed from the front. The 2012 Accent is available in …