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09-13-2014, 11:12 PM
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purchasing vehicle from another province
Anyone have experience buying from another province before? What are precautions, proper steps I should take? Cars seem to be much cheaper and lower KMs. Thanks
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09-13-2014, 11:32 PM
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we live in the mildest part of Canada .. I went out east for a few weeks and every car is rusted to shit. So that's one precaution I'd take.
Other than that, IIRC just need to get an inspection done at Canadian Tire
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09-14-2014, 12:09 AM
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^^ standard provincial inspection that all Out of province cars take, no? Including US and jdm vehicles. Shouldn't have to be Canadian tire specific
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09-14-2014, 02:09 AM
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I recently bought a car from Montreal for the exact reasons you listed.
I spent a couple weeks getting to know the owner and the car over email and phone. I went out to meet the owner, test drive and negotiate price. I'd be weary of buying without seeing in person.
You are buying a car and owner. Chat up the owner. Hopefully he's OCD, in a good way, about his car.
Research shops local to the seller that know the make/model who can do proper PPI.
Factor in shipping costs if not already.
In my case, even a PPI from a recommended shop/technician did not catch everything. Some things can't be identified without removing parts. Most PPI are not as thorough as Id like.
At the very least, the PPI should check: OBD codes; leak down and compression tests; accidents (body straight?) and if so, were they repaired properly.
Good luck!
Last edited by herman; 09-14-2014 at 03:05 AM.
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09-14-2014, 08:21 AM
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If you buy privately, make sure you get a bill of sale from the seller. Also you will need to pay 12% tax based on the price on the bill of sale.
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