Know what you’re getting before you sell.

CAR VALUE

Dealer Offered Less Than You Expected? Here’s How to Check

The dealer’s number feels low. Check what they priced and get another offer before deciding.

SELLING YOUR CAR

Need to Sell Your Car Without Dealing With Marketplace?

Skip the ad and the back-and-forth. Here’s what a buyer needs to give you an offer, and what takes longer.

PREPARATION

Selling Your Car in Montreal? Get These 7 Things Ready

Your kilometres, keys, records and a few honest photos. Get the basics together before asking for a price.

CAR VALUE

What’s My Car Actually Worth in Montreal?

Online asking prices can be all over the place. Here’s how to find a number you can actually work with.

VEHICLE DETAILS

Not Sure of Your Trim or VIN? Here’s Where to Look

You don’t need to know cars inside out. Find your VIN, trim and kilometres without guessing.

MAINTENANCE

Should You Fix the Car Before Selling It?

Before paying for repairs, find out whether they’ll put more money in your pocket when you sell.

QUEBEC PAPERWORK

Selling Your Car in Quebec? Here’s the Paperwork to Prepare

Get your registration, ID and ownership details ready so the sale doesn’t stall over missing paperwork.

LOANS & LEASES

Still Making Payments? Here’s How Selling Your Car Can Work

Find out what you owe, who pays the lender and what you’ll have left after the sale.

PAYMENT & HANDOVER

Selling Your Car? Check These 5 Things Before Giving the Keys

Make sure the price, payment and Quebec transfer are sorted before the car leaves with its new owner.

SELLING OPTIONS

Sell Privately, Trade It In or Sell to Us? Compare What You Keep

Look at the money left in your pocket, the time involved and the cost of your next car.

Selling Your Car

“Can You Hold the Car Until Saturday?” What to Agree on First

Before taking a deposit, agree on how long you’ll hold the car and what happens if the sale falls through.

Selling Your Car

A Buyer Wants a Test Drive. What Should You Check First?

Check the driver, your insurance and the route before handing your keys to someone you’ve just met.

Selling Your Car

“Buy This Report and I’ll Take the Car.” Sound Familiar?

A buyer insists you pay for a report through their link. Here’s what to check before entering your card details.

Car Value

Do Your Winter Tires Go With the Car, or Do You Sell Them Separately?

Your winter set cost money. Check what it adds to the offer before throwing it into the deal.

Quebec Paperwork

Can We Do the Car Transfer on SAAQclic?

Check both accounts and the transfer requirements before meeting up to finish the sale.

Quebec Paperwork

An Ontario Buyer Wants Your Car. What Happens Next?

Sort out plates, insurance, transport and Quebec paperwork before agreeing to meet halfway.

Loans & Leases

Your Lease Buyout Looks Low. Is It Worth Buying the Car to Sell It?

Compare the full buyout cost with a real offer before putting your own money into the car.

Selling Your Car

Tired of Lowball Offers on Marketplace? Here’s What to Say

A few replies you can actually use, without spending your evening arguing about the price.

Maintenance & Preparation

The Buyer Wants to Bring Your Car to Their Garage. Is That Reasonable?

Agree on the garage, who brings the car and who pays before booking an inspection.

Car Value

Another Repair Bill. Should You Sell the Car or Scrap It?

Compare a buyer’s offer with a recycler’s quote before deciding your old car has had its last winter.

Quebec Paperwork

Does “Sold As Is” Actually Protect You in Quebec?

Writing “tel quel” doesn’t replace an honest description. Here’s what to sort out before the sale.

Quebec Paperwork

The Car’s Almost Sold. When Do You Cancel the Insurance?

Plan the insurance change around the actual sale, especially if there’s still a test drive or pickup to arrange.

Car Value

They Lowered Your Car Offer After Inspection. Now What?

Ask what changed and get the deductions in writing before accepting the new price.

Quebec Paperwork

“Can We Put a Lower Price for the SAAQ?” Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

Use the real selling price. If damage affects the tax value, there’s an official process for that.

Selling Your Car

Lots of Views, No Buyers. Why Isn’t Your Car Selling?

Before dropping the price again, check the photos, missing details and what similar cars are listed for.