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- General questions
Is there a right of retention on the future vehicle you want to acquire: does a bank or a lender already have a link registered with the RDPRM?
Answer: Any buyer must ensure that a lender does not already hold a title before purchasing it by checking the (R.D.P.R.M) « Register of Personal and Movable Real Rights »
The fact that a lender has a title and you failed to verify it before purchase, you become responsible for paying the balance owing on that vehicle, otherwise that vehicle could be seized.
What is Carfax?
The Carfax report holds very important information that can influence your decision before making a purchase.
Was the vehicle involved in an accident? If so, what is the amount of damages?
A large amount will certainly have an impact on the resale price, you cannot compare a crashed vehicle with high damage $$$ with a vehicle that has not suffered any damage.
Check the number of visits to the car manufacturer?
Regular maintenance at the dealership may demonstrate a certain rigor on the part of its owner to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance.
The origin of the vehicle (outside province or country)
A vehicle that does not come from Quebec must absolutely go through a mechanical inspection by an agent of the (SAAQ) and to verify that the car meets all the safety standards established by the SAAQ.
Number of owners and mileage tracking
To see how many km each owner has traveled annually, obviously on condition that he has done his maintenance at his dealership. Knowing that an owner drives an average of 20,000 km per year can also help you, however there are exceptions, some owners who drive more or less.
Vehicle maintenance
A vehicle having had regular maintenance at the dealership or at an independent mechanical workshop (with supporting invoices), will increase its value and secure the future buyer.
Is there a right of retention on the future vehicle you want to acquire: does a bank or a lender already have a link registered with the RDPRM?
Answer: Any buyer must ensure that a lender does not already hold a title before purchasing it by checking the (R.D.P.R.M) « Register of Personal and Movable Real Rights »
The fact that a lender has a title and you failed to verify it before purchase, you become responsible for paying the balance owing on that vehicle, otherwise that vehicle could be seized.
What is Carfax?
The Carfax report holds very important information that can influence your decision before making a purchase.
Was the vehicle involved in an accident? If so, what is the amount of damages?
A large amount will certainly have an impact on the resale price, you cannot compare a crashed vehicle with high damage $$$ with a vehicle that has not suffered any damage.
Check the number of visits to the car manufacturer?
Regular maintenance at the dealership may demonstrate a certain rigor on the part of its owner to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance.
The origin of the vehicle (outside province or country)
A vehicle that does not come from Quebec must absolutely go through a mechanical inspection by an agent of the (SAAQ) and to verify that the car meets all the safety standards established by the SAAQ.
Number of owners and mileage tracking
To see how many km each owner has traveled annually, obviously on condition that he has done his maintenance at his dealership. Knowing that an owner drives an average of 20,000 km per year can also help you, however there are exceptions, some owners who drive more or less.
Vehicle maintenance
A vehicle having had regular maintenance at the dealership or at an independent mechanical workshop (with supporting invoices), will increase its value and secure the future buyer.
