Are you thinking of selling a used car in Ontario?  If so, it’s important to know your obligations under the law.  According to Ontario’s Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services, private sellers of used cars in Ontario must provide buyers with a “Used Vehicle Information Package.”

Used Vehicle Information Package

Used Vehicle Information Packages – also known as UVIPs – are designed to “ensure you make a fair and economical transaction.”  This package contains:

• The Ontario registration of the used vehicle;
• Any and or all lien information, should it exist;
• Average wholesale value;
• Ontario vehicle safety standards information;
• Retail sales tax;
• Bill of sale.

The cost of the UVIP is $20.00 and available from all Ontario Ministry of Transportation Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Offices.  For more information about selling a used car in Ontario, visit the Ministry of Transportation website.

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What’s the best selling vehicle on the road today?  It just may be the one you own.  According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., the average vehicle on the road today is 8.4 years old.  A number of reasons may be contributing to this trend, for example:

• Vehicle Size
• Type of construction
• Kilometres driven
• Extended warranties
• More people buying used vehicles
• The economy

Whatever the reason, Canadian’s are extending the life their vehicles, which can be a challenge at the best of times.  According to CAA Magazine’s Guide to Car Maintenance, the following tips should help extend your older or used vehicle even longer:

• Regularly change your vehicle’s oil and filter
• Always use the recommended oil
• Check and change your vehicle’s air filter when required
• Check your vehicle’s charging system and battery
• Maintain at least a ½ tank of gas at all times
• Clean your vehicle, ridding it of salt and grime
• Use protective wax and polish
• Apply rust control

And most importantly, bring it in for regular maintenance.

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Buying a used vehicle can be risky, especially if you don’t know the history of the vehicle in question.  Even vehicles with high safety ratings can be suspect.  So how does one ensure that a used vehicle is not a lemon?

One way is to purchase a used vehicle history report.  For example, if you’re buying a vehicle in Canada, a CarProof report should suffice.  In fact, Honda Canada recently selected CarProof’s vehicle history reports as part of their used vehicle programs for pre-owned and off-lease Canadian vehicles.

More than a report, it’s peace of mind. A vehicle history report will provide you with the following:
• Current information about Canadian used vehicles and their history
• Canadian (and sometimes U.S.) lien and/or security information on used vehicles
• Canadian insurance and accident claims data on used vehicles

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