Ontario used-car guides
Everything the VIN can’t tell you — the provincial paperwork, taxes and inspections that decide whether a good deal stays a good deal.
The complete Ontario UVIP guide
What a Used Vehicle Information Package includes, what it costs, and how to read every section before you buy.
Read guideSafety Standards Certificate, explained
When Ontario requires one, what the inspector checks, how long it lasts, and what a pass does and doesn't mean.
Read guideHow to run a lien search (PPSA)
How to make sure you're not inheriting someone else's debt with the vehicle.
Read guideHST & tax on used cars in Ontario
How private-sale tax is calculated on the wholesale value, and when it differs from a dealer purchase.
Read guideOut-of-province & imported vehicles
Registering a car you're bringing in from another province or the U.S.
Read guideSpotting odometer fraud
The tell-tale signs a vehicle's kilometres have been rolled back.
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