QUICK CHECKLIST

Use this checklist to ensure you haven’t missed any critical steps when buying a used car.
  1. Research and find used cars on the autoTRADER website
  2. Inspect the car thoroughly or pay a mechanic to do so
  3. Test drive the car under different road conditions
  4. Check the CARFAX report for prior history
  5. Negotiate a price, keeping in mind total cost of ownership
  6. Get your insurance in place and pay using secure forms of payment
  7. Contact your provincial Ministry of Transportation for regulations and documentation requirements