by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2026 | Buying Tips
Tax is one of the biggest costs people forget to budget for when buying a used car in B.C. The good news: the rules are simpler than they look. Here’s how it works, based on the Province’s current PST bulletin for vehicles. Buying from a dealer When you...
by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2026 | Buying Tips
A ten-minute spin around the block won’t tell you much. A proper test drive takes 20–30 minutes and covers the kind of driving you actually do. Bring this checklist with you. Before you start the engine Walk around the vehicle in daylight. Look for mismatched...
by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2026 | Buying Tips
A vehicle history report — like a CARFAX Canada report — pulls together records from insurers, registries, service shops and more, using the vehicle’s VIN. It’s one of the most valuable things you can look at before buying a used car. Here’s what...
by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2026 | Buying Tips
Lenders look at more than your credit score. If your credit has taken a hit — or you’re new to Canada and haven’t built a history yet — there are still practical ways to get approved for a car loan. 1. Know where you stand Check your credit reports from...
by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2026 | Buying Tips
Many dealers quote car payments bi-weekly, and you’ll often hear that paying bi-weekly saves you money. Whether that’s true depends on how the bi-weekly payment is calculated. Regular bi-weekly payments A regular bi-weekly payment is simply the monthly...
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