RedFlagDeals.com: Automotive Deals http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/ en kate@redflagdeals.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-21T10:18:00-05:00 Canadian Tire: Silver-Plated Serving Tray $20, Mastercraft Ratcheting 15-in-1 Screwdriver $5.39… http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/eC29wVFq5PE/ By Category, Automotive, Computers & Electronics, Green, Home & Garden, Holiday Gift Guide, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Dad, Gifts for Mom, Gifts for Kids, By Store, CanadianTire.ca Canadian Tire flyer and there are some deals worth checking out. This week, things are looking more seasonal with holiday decorations, toys, and good gift items. Here are some highlights: These prices are in effect from November 21 to November 27, 2009.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-20T16:23:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/canadian_tire_silver_plated_serving_tray_20_mastercraft_ratcheting_15_in_1/ Nov. 18 Coupons: Free Shipping at BrownsShoes.com, BOGO Books at eHarlequin.com & More http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/oeyeOKioDFA/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Entertainment, Home & Garden, Black Friday, By Store, Lush.ca, Other, Sears.ca Canadian Coupons section. Here are some of today's highlights: There are lots of other coupons RedFlagDeals.com coupon section. Have a look around and find other ways to save.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-18T20:56:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/nov_18_coupons_free_shipping_at_brownsshoescom_bogo_books_at_eharlequincom/ RedFlagDeals.com Canadian Black Friday Coverage Begins! http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/xY9W49J-52A/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment, Financial Services, Home & Garden, Small Business, Sports & Fitness, Students, By Store, Other, Spotlight the big American shopping occasion, but with online shopping here to stay and all kinds of retailers looking for a reason to hold a sale, Canadians will certainly be able to join in on some of the fun. To kick things off, we've opened up our Black Friday 2009 in Canada deals forum. We've also got a Black Friday and Cyber Monday Primer article that gives a quick overview of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in Canada as well as some shopping tips for the occasion.

We're already seeing a little bit of Black Friday coupon activity, and hopefully more deals will follow.

Bringing Canadians hot deals and shopping information is why we're here, so check back often for coverage of Black Friday offers that are accessible to Canadians!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-18T18:43:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/redflagdealscom_canadian_black_friday_coverage_begins/ TigerDirect.ca: Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset $79.97, Refurb. TomTom XL330S 4.3” GPS w/TTS $99.97 http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/qAHSi0gdyrI/ By Category, Automotive, Computers & Electronics, Holiday Gift Guide, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Her, By Store, TigerDirect.ca
First up, TigerDirect.ca has the Aliph Jawbone PRIME Bluetooth Headset - Silver (Bulk Pack) for $79.97. The Jawbone Prime is Aliph's latest entry to the vaunted Jawbone series and according to many, has lots of worthwhile improvements. CNET.com rates it a 4/5 (excellent), and says "the Aliph Jawbone Prime is a great Bluetooth headset that combines high style with high performance." If you compare prices with PriceCanada.com, you'll see that a prices of $90 to over $130 are not uncommon. Amazon.com currently sells Jawbone Prime headsets for anywhere from $96.94 to $113.14 US.

If you're here for an inexpensive GPS, then have a look the Refurbished TomTom XL330S GPS - 4.3" Touch Screen Display, Text-To-Speech, 1GB Internal Memory, POI, USB, North American Maps for $99.97. Previously, we haven't seen this unit cheaper than $109.97. It has a solid feature set for the money, and with 164 customer reviews on TigerDirect.ca, the unit has an overall rating of 4.4/5.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-18T11:13:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/tigerdirectca_jawbone_prime_bluetooth_headset_7997_refurb_tomtom_xl330s_43/ Nov. 17 Coupons: 30% off Reg-Priced Merchandise at Aeropostale & Lots of Sears.ca Coupons http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/SBdm7V1Eo5U/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Entertainment, Home & Garden, Black Friday, By Store, Lush.ca, Other, Sears.ca Canadian Coupons section. Here are some of today's highlights: There are lots of other coupons RedFlagDeals.com coupon section. Have a look around and find other ways to save.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-11-17T21:31:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/nov_13_coupons_30_off_reg_priced_merchandise_at_aeropostale_lots_of_searsca/ Amazon.com: Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset $31.49 US (~$45 Shipped) http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/Dp0HXbUD95k/ By Category, Automotive, Computers & Electronics, Small Business, By Store, Amazon.com Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Headset is currently $31.49 US. After shipping and an import duties deposit, you're looking at a final price of about $45 US.

This is noteworthy for a few reasons. First, as we've mentioned before, the Ontario law against hand-held cellphone use while driving will come into effect on October 26! Second, this same Bluetooth headset is selling for much more ($90+) from Canadian retailers (compare prices with PriceCanada.com). And third, the Canadian dollar is doing extremely well, so shopping online at American retailers is a very good option right now.

As for the headset itself, it has an average rating of 3.5/5 based on 242 user reviews. It can be used in stereo mode for music, and mono mode for calls.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-10-16T16:41:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/amazoncom_plantronics_voyager_855_bluetooth_headset_3149_us_45_shipped/ GM Canada: Cash For Clunkers Program - Save Up to $3300 On a New GM Vehicle! http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/l02HbxPqimk/ By Category, Automotive, By Store, Other Cash For Clunker incentives to its Canadian customers.

This offer provides you with a rebate of $500, $1000, $2000, or $3000 towards the purchase or finance of a new, more fuel-efficient 2009-2010 GM vehicle when your pre-1995 vehicle is accepted into the Federal Government's Retire Your Ride program.

The Retire Your Ride program recycles your old vehicles and allows you to choose from several reward options, including transit passes, bicycles, car-sharing memberships, or $300 cash/vehicle rebate. To be eligible for the Retire Your Ride program (and therefore the Cash For Clunkers program), your automobile must be a 1995 model year or older, in current running condition, and must have been registered and insured for the past six months (12 months for BC residents). For more information on Retire Your Ride, go here.

Once your clunker has been accepted into the Retire Your Ride program, you are eligible for the $500, $1000, $2000, or $3000 Cash For Clunkers rebates at GM Canada. Rebates can be applied to 2009 or 2010 GM models, rebate amounts vary depending on the vehicle you choose.

Unfortunately, it is not specified which rebate amount is valid for which vehicle, so you'll have to discuss that at your GM Canada dealership -- but GM's vice president of sales, service, and marketing did state in a press release that Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX and CTS Sportwagon are all options in the Cash For Clunkers program.

It is not noted how long this offer will be available, so if you're interested, take advantage of it soon before it disappears!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-09-21T13:24:01-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/gm_canada_cash_for_clunkers_program_save_up_to_3300_on_a_new_gm_vehicle/ Buying a Car? Dealer Invoice Prices and 3 Bonus Reports at CarCostCanada.com http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/8dR1Hc5IdMU/ By Category, Automotive, By Store, Other $39.95, or $29.96 for CAA members, to sign up for CarCostCanada.com's wholesale price reports. The reports break down all the available consumer incentives, financing rates, lease rates, factory to dealer rebates, and other promotions along with the wholesale or dealer invoice prices.

It's a great starting point for negotiating a price and with their standard package you get 5 reports. As a bonus though, if you complete a brief 2-minute member survey you'll receive an extra 3 dealer invoice price reports. To access the survey, login after signing up and click on the 'Members Helping Members Survey' link on your lower left hand corner. The survey is available to both new members and anyone who had signed up previously but only works once per account.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-09-17T19:38:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/buying_a_car_dealer_invoice_prices_and_3_bonus_reports_at_carcostcanadacom/ 60-Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee When You Buy a GM http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/VqKpJM6TX1s/ By Category, Automotive, By Store, Other GM is offering buyers of a new 2009 or 2010 Chevy, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle up to 60 days to drive their car and have GM repurchase it if they're not satisfied. That's a unprecedented return policy on any new car from any manufacturer.

The details for promotions like this are of course very important and the full terms and conditions are available here. The biggest caveat is that the vehicle, "must have no more than $200 of damage as determined by GM or GM's agent. Such damage may include, without limitation, internal or external scratches, scrapes, dents, odors, rips, burns, etc." That's a pretty broad definition but understandably they don't want to take back damaged cars. Ultimately, how they apply the conditions will determine how attractive this promotion is and since it runs until November 30th, you do have time to wait and see if there are any complaints about problematic returns from consumers.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-09-14T08:29:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/60_day_money_back_satisfaction_guarantee_when_you_buy_a_gm/ Ford Promos: $1000 off Select Models for Costco Members & Retire an Old Car for up to $3000 Credit http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/n2QrY9EpbBg/ By Category, Automotive, Green, By Store, Other
First up, Ford has a Recycle Your Ride program. Ford is working with the Clean Air Foundation and the government run Retire Your Ride program. If you turn in a working 1995 model year or older vehicle to the government Retire Your Ride Program and provide proof to a Ford dealer, you can be eligible for a credit of up to $3000 (you also qualify if you've already made use of the Retire your ride program). You can choose to take a cheque directly, or have the credit applied toward a new purchase of lease. Full details and instructions can be found here.

Second, Ford is offering people with a valid Costco membership a $1000 discount on select models -- the Fusion, Flex, Escape, and Edge (the Escape Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid also qualify). You'll need to bring the printable coupon (linked on the page), and your Costco membership card with you to a dealer. The fine print on the coupon also states that the offer is transferable to immediate family members living within the same household as the eligible Costco member.

We don't see anything in the literature that makes these offers mutually exclusive, so you're looking at the prospect of some significant savings if you can combine the two. In fact, the Costco coupon specifically states that it's "Available in addition to other offers." If you're fast, you could also make it in time for the end of the Ford Employee Pricing promotion which was supposed to end on August 31st but has been held over to September 8th.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-09-03T16:50:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/ford_promos_1000_off_select_models_for_costco_members_retire_an_old_car_for/ Chrysler + Retire Your Ride = Up to $1,800 in Additional Incentives http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/pEwR6VVZn_E/ By Category, Automotive, By Store, Other Hyundai's own 'Cash for Clunkers' style program, Chrysler has announced they're the first automaker to officially partner with Retire Your Ride and offer a total of up to $1,800 in additional cash incentives across Canada, excluding Quebec and BC. Like Hyundai, the program works on top of the existing Retire Your Ride program which offers $300 for your working 1995 or older automobile when you scrap it.

Chrysler will offer an additional $500 or $1500 on top of that depending on the model you're buy. For example, a Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Caliber, or Jeep Patriot will net you $500 discount while a Chrysler 300, Dodge RAM Heavy Duty, or Jeep Grand Cherokee are discounted $1,500. Click here for the full list of vehicles. Overall, not a bad incentive; nice to see the automakers pushing their own version of the Cash for Clunkers program and it certainly wouldn't surprise us if more automakers followed Hyundai and Chrysler's lead in the coming weeks.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-08-23T07:34:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/chrysler_retire_your_ride_up_to_1800_in_additional_incentives/ Hyundai “Clean Air Cash”—Up to $1000 For Retiring a Clunker with Retire Your Ride or Scrap-It http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/9SOFiNPLbC8/ By Category, Automotive, Green, Scarlett, Greenie Goodness
Currently, all provinces offer an incentive program designed to encourage people to upgrade to more fuel-efficient cars. In BC, the program is Scrap-It, for the rest of Canada, the program is Retire Your Ride. As of yesterday, Hyundai is now offering a "top up" of as much as $1000 in additional Clean Air Cash towards a new fuel-efficient vehicle.

There's an easy-to-use calculator on this page that can quickly tell you how much money you'll receive from the government trade-in program and how much Clean Air Cash you'll receive from Hyundai Canada. Obviously, the Hyundai Clean Air Cash can only be used towards the purchase of a Hyundai vehicle.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-08-20T08:12:01-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/hyundai_clean_air_cash_up_to_1000_for_retiring_a_clunker_with_retire_your_r/ Scrap-It: Turn in an Older Car & Get 24 Months of Transit Passes or $1000 Car-Sharing Credit (BC) http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/r0ozBUuP1jo/ By Category, Automotive
Incentives of up to $1250 are available to BC residents who turn in an older (1995 or previous) car and either purchase a newer, fuel-efficient vehicle or simply do not replace the car at all.

Some of the incentives include:
  • A 12 Month, Three-Zone Translink MultiPass (Lower Mainland)
  • 24 Months of Adult BC Transit Monthly Passes (Victoria)
  • For the purchase of a bicycle, a $100 discount at point of sale plus $600 from Scrap-It
  • A $1000 Car-Sharing Credit with Zipcar, the Cooperative Auto Network or the Victoria Car Share Co-Op
  • For the purchase of a new car, a $250 discount at point of sale plus either $500 or $1000 (depending on the vehicle purchased)
The program is open by application only and vehicles must be insured; produced in 1995 or before; registered in BC and in driving condition. Any break in insurance coverage in the previous 12 months will disqualify the vehicle. So there are a few hoops to jump through but the rewards are definitely worth it!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-08-04T15:54:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/scrap_it_turn_in_an_older_car_get_24_months_of_transit_passes_or_1000_car_s/ Amazon.com Now Ships Computers, Electronics, Tools, Kitchen Items and More to Canada! http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/8VpMhItwh3s/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Automotive, Computers & Electronics, Home & Garden, By Store, Amazon.com Amazon.com now ships a large selection of their Apparel, Automotive, Computers, Electronics, Home, Personal Care, Kitchen, Outdoor Living, Tools, Video Games and a few other categories to Canada through Amazon Global! Books, Music, and DVDs have always been deliverable to Canada, but the new product categories opens up a huge product selection. A quick look inside the electronics category indicated that over 10,000 items are shippable to Canada, while inside of the Watches category, there are over 19,000 products.

Shipping charges range between $4.99 US and $7.99 US per shipment, plus an additional $1.99 US to $3.99 US per item. An import fees or duties that may apply will be visible during the checkout. The full Canadian shipping details can be found here. Amazon.com's prices are quite competitive to begin with, so even with the shipping and import costs, deals are bound to turn up for Canadians. The strong Canadian certainly helps, too.

You can see the entire Canada-shippable product selection from the first link, but you can also identify whether or not a given item ships internationally by looking in the "Product details" section. Under shipping it will say "This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S" or "Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S".

A big thanks goes to Al Kaseltzer for spotting and sharing this!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-07-30T12:51:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/amazoncom_now_ships_computers_electronics_tools_kitchen_items_and_more_to_c/ FutureShop.ca Introduces Free Shipping On Orders over $39 http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/cqaLE_uvq1c/ By Category, Automotive, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment, Home & Garden, By Store, FutureShop.ca, Free Shipping free shipping on (most) purchases over $39. There are a couple of restrictions to be aware of: gift card purchases don't count toward the order total of $39 or more, and TVs of 40" or larger and large appliances don't qualify.

The restrictions are pretty reasonable, and for everything else, this makes shopping online at FutureShop.ca much more appealing. The free shipping should be great for items like video games and DVDs/Blu-rays!

A good place to start is this $10 off $50 coupon, which is good until July 5.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-07-03T10:35:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/futureshopca_introduces_free_shipping_on_orders_over_39/ Smart Car: $2000 Cash Back & Three Years Free Scheduled Maintenance http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/RoZrkHSleeA/ By Category, Automotive, Home & Garden
For a limited time, you can get a $2000 Smart Mobility Rebate and three years of free scheduled maintenance with the purchase or lease of a smart fortwo. The MSRP starts at $14,990 and with a $775 downpayment your monthly lease payments will start at $158. Alternatively, you can finance a purchase for 5.9%.

If you're a student or recent graduate you can get an additional $500 rebate on any purchase or lease of a smart fortwo.

Full details can be found here. Use this page to find your nearest dealership.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-07-03T08:10:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/smart_car_2000_cash_back_three_years_free_scheduled_maintenance/ eBay: 5 Free Insertion Fees Every 30 Days for Auction Style Listings (Starts June 16) http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/oKPcPG1iTao/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Computers & Electronics, Home & Garden, Small Business, Sports & Fitness, By Store, eBay.com 5 free Insertion Fees every 30 days for Auction Style Listings. It looks like a nice promotion for those of you who sell a high volume of goods on eBay.com.

All of the details can be found here, but it's worth pointing out that the listings with no insertion fees will have a final value fee of 8.75% of the sale price or $20 -- whichever is lower. According to the text at the bottom of the page, the 5 free insertions will apply to ebay.com, ebay.ca, cafr.ebay.ca, and ebaymotors.com (parts and accessories only).

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-06-10T17:16:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/ebay_5_free_insertion_fees_every_30_days_for_auction_style_listings_starts/ Green Tips (Revisited) for Earth Day http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/-xE3S3FXa4Y/ By Category, Automotive, Green, Home & Garden green tips! We've gone back and made updates to some popular and seasonably appropriate green tips as well. Check them out:

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-04-22T15:08:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/green_tips_revisited_for_earth_day/ The New RedFlagDeals.com Coupons Section! http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/mewzTAXHUrA/ By Category, Apparel, Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Freebies, Green, Home & Garden, Small Business, Sports & Fitness, Students, Travel, By Store, Other RedFlagDeals.com Canadian Coupons Section has been redesigned to make it even easier for you to find money saving coupons that you can use online or in-store!

With over 300 coupons in our growing database, you can find coupons for nearly everything including: Visit the new Canadian Coupons Section now and start saving!

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-04-01T15:48:00-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/the_new_redflagdealscom_coupons_section/ Scotia Momentum VISA: 2% Cash Back on Gas, Groceries and at Drug Stores, 1% On Other Purchases… http://feeds.redflagdeals.com/~r/redflagdeals/latestautomotiverss/~3/itfMmDVHZ90/ By Category, Automotive, Financial Services, Home & Garden, By Store, Other Scotia Momentum VISA and it offers 2% cash back on the first $25,000 in eligible purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, drug stores and recurring bill payments as well as 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases. As a sign up bonus, you will receive card 2% cash back on all purchases on your first three statements (instead of 1% for certain purchases). Here are the important card details:
  • 19.99% interest rate on card purchases, 21.99% on cash advances, balance transfers and Scotia VISA cheques
  • $39 Annual Fee
  • $500 Minimum Credit Limit
The big things to note are the $25,000 limit for 2% (1% thereafter), and the $39 annual fee. It's a decent rewards credit card in our book. Before you decide, make sure you compare some similar cards. A good place to start is the RedFlagDeals.com credit store. One card you might pay attention to is the Capital One Cash Back Plus Platinum MasterCard. The Capital One card can turn out to be a better option if you spend a lot annually.

Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com]]> 2009-04-01T14:24:01-05:00 http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/alldeals/comments/scotia_momentum_visa_2_cash_back_on_gas_groceries_and_at_drug_stores_1_on_o/