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Buying a Used Car in Ottawa: What to Know

Ottawa buyers often shop across the river in Gatineau, where prices and selection can differ. A car last registered in Quebec needs an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate from a DriveON inspection centre before you can register it here, and the certificate is only valid for 36 days, so time the inspection close to registration. A Quebec seller won't have an Ontario UVIP, so run a lien search yourself before paying. Long, salty winters also make an underbody rust check worth asking for.

Dealer protection

Ontario dealers must be registered with OMVIC, which backs buyers with a compensation fund. Advertised dealer prices must be all-in, including every fee except HST and licensing.

Registration and inspection

You need a Safety Standards Certificate to plate a used car in Ontario. Private sellers must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) showing ownership and lien history.

Sales tax

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