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CarCostCanada is a new car and light truck pricing service. Canadian’s who are in the market for a new vehicle utilize the service to enjoy a seamless purchase experience at the best price possible.

Through CarCostCanada, new car buyers can  access the dealer invoice price for free and enjoy a seamless car purchase experience.

History
The company was founded in November 1999. CarCostCanada was the first company to offer dealer invoice prices in Canada and has been Canada's #1 choice since 1999.

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The first version of website was launched on November 1, 1999. In 2013, the CarCostCanada website was given a huge makeover.

In February, 2015 the all new French version of CarCostCanada was announced.

CarCostCanada has over 400,000 Canadian members who have used the proprietary CarCostCanada price report to save money on their new vehicle purchase.

Services
Dealer Cost Price Reports

CarCostCanada offers free membership. Car buyers looking for new cars can use the CarCostCanada price reports to access the dealer cost, which reflect the manufacturer’s wholesale price. As part of their service, CarCostCanada also provides information on the factory incentives and rebates offered by the manufacturer.

CarCostCanada Expert Membership

The CarCostCanada expert membership offers the members with added bonus of five invoice price reports and an Esso Gas Rewards Card. The expert membership costs $30.

Partnerships
CarCostCanada has five main partners through its Partners & Discounts program which were added in September of 2013. These Partners are ESSO, CARSTAR, OK-TIRE, Krown, and Discount. These partners provide services ranging from Gasoline, tires, body & paint repair, rust control and car rentals. These partnerships were added to provide maximum value to new car owners.

Esso

CarCostCanada’s relationship with Esso is perhaps its most notable partnership. Under a deal struck in August 20, 2013. Customers of CarCostCanada saved $0.03c per litre every time they filled up at Esso. Regarding the partnership, President & CEO James Matthews stated “The addition of Esso to our Partners & Discounts program will not only provide additional significant savings to our members, it offers more credibility and incentives to buy into the vehicle Wholesale Price Report space prior to purchasing or leasing your next new car or truck.” CarCostCanada and Esso released a new promotion in early 2017.

French Release – February 5, 2015

In February 5, 2015 Armada Data Corporation announced its launch of the all new french version of CarCostCanada. Effectively known as ToutesAutoQuebec or (TAQ). The direct translation of the domain name is “Everything about cars in Quebec.” In response to the launch, President and CEO James Matthew stated:

“The Armada Team is very excited about this new site and our entry into this virtually untapped market.” He also mentioned that the Armada retail and insurance services would benefit from their presence in the Quebec market. And that Prior to the launch of CarCostCanada’s french website, the most reliable source for new car pricing has been the Automobile Protection Association (APA).

Related Companies
Armada Data Corporation

CarCostCanada is a division of Armada Data Corporation, which is a publicly traded company on the TSX Venture Exchange. Armada Data specializes in the collection, re-packaging and distribution of Canada New car pricing data. Armada also provides various other services, and is a parent company of a group of divisions. These lines of business include Armada Insurance Services, Armada IT services. Together, Armada Retail Services, Armada IT Services and Armada Insurance, make up Armada Data Corporation.

The Car Magazine.com

The Armada Data Retail Services includes CarCostCanada, The Car Magazine and the Data Services division. These divisions together provide new car pricing data, online magazine articles and reviews regarding new cars made in Canada, and research geared to assist new car buyers.

Armada Insurance Services

Armada Insurance is Canada’s first new vehicle replace pricing service which caters to Canadian only insurance companies. It provides pricing information for the claims settlement process on total loss claims. Armada Insurance has a client base which includes Canada’s largest insurance companies.

Armada IT Services

Armada IT Services services the requirements of armada’s IT and staff. In addition, it provides web hosting, email domains, online marketing and search engine optimization to business ranging from small to medium in size. It also participates in Microsoft and Dropbox reseller program.

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