Buying Guides
Is a High-Mileage Used Car Worth Buying in Canada? (2026)
At 10 years old, the typical used car we track already has 152,000 km on it, past the old 12,000-15,000 km/year rule. Here's when it still pays off.
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Practical guides for buying used cars in Canada: what to check, what to pay, and what the listing is not telling you. Written against the prices we see across every major marketplace, not against a national average from somewhere else.
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How to Transfer Ownership of a Car You Bought Privately in Canada (2026)
Alberta sets no fixed deadline for transferring a privately bought car, just register as soon as possible; Ontario gives you 6 days.
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Kijiji Car Scams to Watch Out For in Canada (2026)
Kijiji car scams in Canada: the fake vehicle-report-link trick, the Interac Money Request scam, and why at least 9% of private Kijiji-only listings name a VIN.
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The Best Time of Year to Buy a Used Car in Canada (2026)
There's no provable best month to buy a used car in Canada, but our data shows about 35% more new listings post on a weekday than a weekend day.
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Kijiji vs Facebook Marketplace for Buying a Car: Which Wins? (2026)
Facebook Marketplace has far more private sellers than Kijiji, but at least 7% of Kijiji's listings cross-post there too. CarSnag watches both at once.
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How to Avoid Car Buying Scams on Facebook Marketplace (2026)
How to avoid car buying scams on Facebook Marketplace: 3 real Canadian scam tactics, a VIN-first checklist, and why only 30 of 17,000 daily listings name one.
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Do you pay tax on a private car sale in Canada? (2026)
Every province except Alberta taxes a private car sale at registration, not GST: 13% in Ontario, 12% in BC, 9.975% in Quebec, 0% in Alberta.
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Buying a used car from another province in Canada: what to know (2026)
Buying a car from another province in Canada rarely saves money: a 2016-2024 F-150 runs about $29,500 in Alberta and $29,000 in BC, within 2%.
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How to Spot an Odometer Rollback Before You Buy a Used Car in Canada (2026)
It's federally illegal to roll back an odometer in Canada. Here's how to spot one, and the 17-a-day pattern our own listing data catches.
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How to Tell if a "Private Seller" Is Actually an Unlicensed Dealer (2026)
23% of Kijiji's full-name private listings come from a name that listed 2+ other vehicles in the same city in 3 months. Spot a curbsider before you buy.
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Is It Worth Buying a Hail-Damaged Car in Canada? (2026)
A full hail repair in Canada runs $1,500 to $8,000. Here's how to tell if a hail-damaged listing is a real deal or a costly trap before you buy.
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How Much Under Asking Price to Offer on a Used Car in Canada (2026)
Private sellers on Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace who cut their price typically cut it by about 10%, so open your offer there.
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