How/where to buy a new car?

[kens]

There have need many threads here over the years regarding buying cars. I'm sure some of you saw this recent CTV hidden camera W5 story.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/some-car-de...rvey-1.3329678

With only 3 Calgary dealers passing inspection how on earth do you buy a new vehicle?

My wife would like to trade, or buy, a new AWD mid size SUV, I think she is leaning toward something GM or maybe Asian.

She has a low mileage 6 year old Ford Escape to either trade or sell.

Does anyone have any constructive ideas on the best way to proceed and avoid the pitfalls!