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...more specific FAQS on trade-ins and private sales
What is the standard for yearly mileage on a vehicle?
24,000 km is the industry standard for yearly mileage on a vehicle. Having greater or less than 24,000 km per year will affect the value of the vehicle.
Is there a Kelley Blue Book® for Canada?
No, there is no Kelley Blue Book publication that provides values for Canadian vehicles. This is a USA based used auto values publication that is similar to the Canadian Black Book or the Canadian Red Book. The main difference besides being priced out in US currency is that the Kelley Blue Book also covers motorcycles, where as in Canada you would need to refer to the Canadian Blue Book to find values for motorcycles. The Canadian Blue Book is a guide to pricing on older ATV's, Motorcycles and Snowmobiles dating back to 1977. It also has quick reference specifications included such as: chain sizes, fork oil capacity, fuel tank capacity, spark plug listings, tire sizes, valve clearance and weights and is published 3 times per year. One point of interest is that the Canadian Blue Book does not provide used car pricing information.
Can't I just convert US pricing into Canadian currency to find auto values?
No, vehicles sold in the USA are different than the vehicles sold in the Canadian market. Some models sold in the USA cannot even be purchased in Canada and vice versa.
Where can I get the Offical "Dealer Only" Canadian Black Book ® ?
You probably can't, to obtain the offical bi-weekly Canadian Black Book you would need to be a licensed automotive dealer, wholesaler, financial institution or insurance company. As an individual you can order a copy of their Wholesale/Retail Vehicle Guide online at the Canadian Black Book website. The wholesale and retail guide is published monthly and features a low and high wholesale value and the going retail value.
Looking for Canadian used auto wholesale book values? Our AutoClub features a used auto book values database that covers all Canadian vehicles for model years 1998 thru to 2010. Monthly updates direct from Canada's most trusted vehicle values resource, the Canadian Black Book ®.
How often do you update your AutoClub Database?
We update on a monthly basis. Updates are performed during the first 7 days of each new month.
We often get asked "Can't I get this information from the Canadian Black Book website?" The answer is no, you will not find wholesale pricing on their website. You can get low to high range trade in figures based on your vehicle not being seen, which is also available on most major car manufacturer's websites. You can review average dealer asking prices of vehicles extracted from various auto dealer's inventories as well as future values based on a vehicles current kms and its estimated annual kms but unfortunately the Canadian consumer can still not access current wholesale pricing on their website.
Why won't a Dealership offer me the full Wholesale value for my trade in?
When a dealership purchases a vehicle at an auction there are certain warranties and guarantees that accompany the vehicle in question. When you trade in a vehicle the dealership will most certainly need to cover the costs of peforming an inspection and correct any problems your vehicle may have including a complete cleaning of the vehicle to ready it for resale. Always remember that the Dealerships need to make a profit too. The information you gain by doing your homework can help get you the best overall price and allow you to determine the honesty of the sales staff. A poorly informed customer will most defintely pay a considerable amount more.
What's involved when importing/exporting a car from the US to Canada or Vice Versa?
You can find information for either scenario at the US Customs Importing/Exporting Web Site or the Canadian Customs Web Site.
How do I find the correct air pressure for my tires?
Don't use the number on the side of your tire-that's the maximim pressure. Check the sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. You can also contact a dealership or tire shop and ask them for the correct air pressure settings. For more information on tires view tire safety from Transport Canada.
Can the odometer be rolled back on newer vehicles?
Contrary to the truth some people think that digital odometers cannot be rolled back. In digital odometers, the current mileage reading is stored in a chip or an EEPROM. It's easy to remove the EEPROM and then reprogram it, leaving no signs of tampering. Anyone can remove the chip and reprogram it with lower mileage. Perform a title check! When a car is inspected the mileage is recorded, and when the title changes hands or it is traded in at car dealers, or turned in after a lease. As you look down the Vehicle History Report you'll see the recorded mileage get higher each time. If a mileage event shows less than the last recorded mileage event, you know that odometer fraud has taken place. One report found a Infiniti Q45 with a rolled back odometer when running the car title check. If possible, you can also verify the odometer against the mileage information found on oil change stickers.
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