Selling a car and consumer rights in Canada
Selling a car well comes down to preparation, pricing and paperwork. On the buyer side, Canadian consumer protection is a patchwork of provincial laws. These guides cover both sides of the transaction.
Your Rights as a Car Buyer in Canada
Car buyers in Canada are protected mainly by provincial consumer protection law and dealer regulators such as OMVIC, AMVIC and MVSABC.
Lemon Laws in Canada: What Protection Exists
Canada has no federal lemon law, and most provinces do not have a dedicated one either.
How to Sell Your Car Privately in Canada
To sell a car privately in Canada, set a realistic price, gather the ownership and service records, screen buyers, complete a written bill of sale, accept safe payment, and notify your registry and insurer.
Trade-In vs Private Sale: Choosing How to Sell Your Car
A private sale usually brings a higher price, but a trade-in is faster, simpler and may reduce the sales tax you pay on your next vehicle in some provinces.
Other topics
- Buying a carNew, used, private sale, imports and dealers.
- Car financingLoans, leases, rates and down payments.
- Taxes & paperworkSales tax, registration and provincial rules.
- Owning a carInsurance, winter care and running costs.
- Vehicle typesEVs, hybrids, SUVs, trucks and winter fitness.