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After the two finished lunch, when Pete asked Shen Fei about his afternoon plans, the latter glanced at the pickup truck parked in the yard and suddenly realized that living in Canada without a car was truly impossible.

This area is sparsely populated, and there is no subway or bus service in the small towns on the outskirts. You either have to drive or ride a bicycle.

It takes nearly two hours to walk from here to the coastal town. James commutes to get off work by bicycle every day because he lives in the town, but Shen Fei has no such plans.

He thought of the $10 check Smith had left him and asked Pete, "You can do the boat repairs and netting inspection tomorrow. Drive me around town today."

"I need to buy a used car."

When the topic of cars came up, Pete's eyes lit up instantly, and he volunteered, "Boss, if you want to buy a sturdy and durable used car, I recommend a Ford pickup truck. That's the one I drive."

"Most importantly, it's not expensive; a used car less than 8 years old can be had for 2000 Canadian dollars."

Shen Fei got into the Ford pickup truck that Pete had parked in the yard, looked around, and thought it was pretty good.

There are two rows of seats in the front, which can fit five people, and there is also an open-air carriage that is 2 meters long and 1.8 meters wide in the back, which is more than enough for loading cargo or transporting people.

The key is that this vehicle has a high chassis, good off-road capability, and is durable and doesn't break easily.

For use in rural towns, farms, or fisheries, there is no more suitable vehicle than a pickup truck.

"Let's go take a look first. Besides the used car, I also need to open a bank account and get a new mobile phone number."

Shen Fei carried all his documents with him. He was currently on a work visa and needed to renew it every year. Of course, once he had more money, these things wouldn't be a problem, and others would help him with the errands.

As for the green card, there are residency and annual salary restrictions, so he cannot apply for one at the moment.

Pete drove his pickup truck at breakneck speed along the wide highway, chattering incessantly, either boasting about how warm and loving his family was or how useful his pickup truck was.

If Shen Fei doesn't buy a pickup truck like his later, he'll become a fool who doesn't appreciate kindness.

After a journey of more than an hour, the two arrived in St. John's City. Pete dropped him off at the entrance of a bank, and Shen Fei went inside to cash the check and open a savings account.

He also withdrew another $1 in cash, of which $9 was deposited into a new bank card.

The two then went to a local used car dealership.

This truly broadened Shen Fei's horizons.

Canada is practically the home of American cars, with 40% of the models there being American, with Chrysler and Cadillac being the most common.

The Chrysler that was once a prestigious car in China is now just an old-fashioned grocery-getter in the US and Canada, and its price is shockingly cheap. A nearly brand-new, top-of-the-line used sedan costs less than 15,000 Canadian dollars.

Of course, secondhand items are even cheaper, ranging from 2000 to 4000 Canadian dollars.

Besides cars from the United States, the second most common type of car is from Japan, accounting for 35% of the market share. Among them, Acura and Lexus, which are rarely seen in China, are very popular here. Of course, Japanese cars are mainly known for being cheap, durable, and fuel-efficient.

Conversely, the high-end car market in Canada is entirely dominated by German brands, primarily Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

As for Audi, sorry, it's just a grocery-getter here, similar in status to Volkswagen, a car for the poor.

South Korean cars can also be seen here, making up about 5% of the market share.

Chinese cars are the only ones that are rarely seen.

"The task is arduous and the road ahead is long!"

Shen Fei sighed, still imagining the scene of Chinese cars sweeping across North America, hoping to see it in his lifetime.

"Do you have any Chinese cars here?"

Shen Fei asked a portly salesman.

Pete and the salesperson were both taken aback. Finally, the salesperson led him to the garage inside and pointed to a BYD Song, saying, "This is an electric car, 9% new. If you want to buy it, it'll only cost you 8000 Canadian dollars."

"However, I don't recommend you buy it. I heard you come from a coastal town where the road conditions and charging stations aren't very good, so it's not very convenient to buy an electric car."

Shenfei didn't really want to buy it; it was purely out of a sense of national pride.

The group then went to the pickup truck area.

Shen Fei glanced around casually. This used car market covered an area of ​​about ten acres and consisted of an open-air parking lot and an indoor parking lot. 70% of the cars parked in the open-air parking lot were pickup trucks and SUVs.

Ford pickup trucks are the most common type.

Soon, the two found a dark green Ford 2.3-liter pickup truck with 60,000 kilometers on it that they had chosen.

The car is in pretty good condition, especially the interior, which is very new and shows that the original owner took good care of it.

"How much is this? One price only!"

Shen Fei pointed to the car and asked.

The sales clerk had been following the two for over 20 minutes. It was clear that Shen Fei, though younger, had the air of a boss. The clerk smiled slyly at him and said, "For full payment, it's 4500 Canadian dollars, and I'll throw in a case of oil."

Before Shen Fei could say anything, Pete next to him couldn't help but shout first.

"Dude, 4500 Canadian dollars is that expensive?"

"Look at my pickup truck. I bought it here last year for 2000 Canadian dollars. This is our boss. Give me a discount. I'll bring my own people to patronize your business in the future."

The portly salesman winked at Pete discreetly and held up a two-finger hand.

Pete glanced guiltily at Shen Fei beside him, his face instantly turning red, and his voice becoming a few decibels lower.

"Anyway, you have to give me a discount."

The boss brought his employees to buy a used car, and naturally, the employees took care of the bargaining.

"Okay, okay, for Pete's sake, I can reduce it by 300 Canadian dollars, making it 4200 Canadian dollars in total."

"By the way, your pickup truck is 8 years old and has 12 kilometers on it. It can't compare to this one in terms of condition or overall quality. Don't make things difficult for me."

Pete was about to argue when Shen Fei waved his hand, "It'll be 4200 Canadian dollars, but you have to guarantee the quality of the vehicle."

"That's no problem."

After agreeing on the price, Pete took the car keys and went straight to test drive the car.

Shen Fei followed the salesperson to the lobby and signed a sales contract. They would then go to the vehicle management office together to transfer the vehicle registration. At the same time, Shen Fei would also need to complete a driver's license certification process.

His driving is legal in China, but it may not be recognized in Canada, so some paperwork is required.

Shenfei doesn't lack money; what it lacks is time.