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Buying a used car

Questions. You can't ask enough of them when it comes to buying a used car:

• Has it been rebuilt; was it done properly?
• Where is the vehicle from? Does it come from an area in Canada where a lot of salt is used on the roads making rust an issue?
• Does it have the safety features you are looking for? ICBC has a thorough comparison of vehicle safety features?

How can you tell if the odometer has been altered? Here are a few suggestions to help you recognize a potential odometer rollback.

This section pulls together some useful information to put you in the driving seat when it comes to buying a used car.

Research the vehicle with a Vehicle History Report.

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• Fuel Consumption Guide
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