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Buyer beware when purchasing a used car

‘Buyer beware.’

It's a word to the wise when pur-
chasing a used car.

But after you've kicked the tires
and taken the vehicle for a test drive,
keep in mind there are some laws de-
signed to protect the buyer.

According the Ministry of Con-
sumer Services, any person who sells
five or more cars each year must be
on file with the Registrar of Motor
Dealers. And that means the seller
must be bonded and has to provide
repair facilities.

Used car dealers have to post the
asking price of the vehicle, and that

includes any freight charges and ac-
cessories. In addition, the dealer also
has to give written details of charges
such as the GST and the provincial
sales tax.

If the sale of the car is being fi-
nanced either by or through the
dealer, that total cost must be pre-
sented in writing.

When considering buying a used
car, keep in mind that the dealer has
a number of items he has to tell you
about, to the best of his knowledge.

For instance, you have a right to
know about any damage on a used
car that cost over $2,000 to fix. And

ask whether or not the vehicle was
ever used as a police car, taxi, lease
or rental car.

On a fest.drive, it's also a good
idea to take the vehicle over a vari-
ety of road surfaces.

If you're dealing with a private
seller, have the vehicle checked out
for outstanding liens before you de-
cide to buy.

Even still, this search might not be
able to protect your investment from
an out-of-province lien. Should a lien
be filed against your car from anoth-
er province, you still stand the
chance of having it seized.

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