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Lexus Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

Lexus Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

by Stephanie Wallcraft | January 5, 2026

Lexus Canada does not publicize the age and kilometre accrual requirements of its certified pre-owned (CPO) program. However,...

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Maserati Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

Maserati Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

by Stephanie Wallcraft | January 5, 2026

Unlike the rest of the Stellantis brands, the Maserati brand operates a certified pre-owned program (CPO) at the corporate le...

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Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

by Stephanie Wallcraft | January 5, 2026

For a vehicle to qualify as a Mercedes-Benz certified pre-owned vehicle, it must be from within the last 6 model years, have ...

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How to Buy a Used Car in Canada

How to Buy a Used Car in Canada

by Stephanie Wallcraft | June 20, 2025

Learn everything you need to know to buy a used car in Canada, from research through shopping and finalizing the sale.

What’s a CPO Vehicle? Certified Pre-Owned Cars in Canada Explained

What’s a CPO Vehicle? Certified Pre-Owned Cars in Canada Explained

by Stephanie Wallcraft | October 23, 2024

When a car is sold as certified pre-owned—often abbreviated to CPO—the selling dealer follows a set of rules to ensure that t...

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Buying a Used Car in Quebec

Buying a Used Car in Quebec

by Stephanie Wallcraft | July 19, 2024

For anybody looking to buy a used car in Quebec it's important to know that the onus is on the consumer to do their research ...

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Buying a Used Car in Alberta

Buying a Used Car in Alberta

by Stephanie Wallcraft | July 15, 2024

While there's no proincial sales tax to pay when buying a used car in Alberta, the onus remains on consumers to do their due ...

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Buying a Used Car in Ontario

Buying a Used Car in Ontario

by Stephanie Wallcraft | July 15, 2024

If you are buying a used car in Ontario there are certain requirements to fulfil compared with other parts of Canada.

Buying a Used Car in British Columbia

Buying a Used Car in British Columbia

by Stephanie Wallcraft | July 15, 2024

If you're buying a used car in British Columbia you'll need to understand its unique vehicle taxation framework. Leading auto...

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Buying a New vs Used Car in Canada: Advantages of Each Explained

Buying a New vs Used Car in Canada: Advantages of Each Explained

by Stephanie Wallcraft | July 8, 2024

When changing cars it can be tricky to know if a new vehicle or a used vehicle is a better bet. Here we weigh up the pros and...

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Vehicle Inspection in Canada

Vehicle Inspection in Canada

by Stephanie Wallcraft | July 8, 2024

A guide to used car inspections in Canada, including the costs and legal requirements for the provinces and territories acros...

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When is the Best Time to Buy a Car?

When is the Best Time to Buy a Car?

by Stephanie Wallcraft | June 3, 2024

These are our top tips for determining the best times to go shopping for your next car. We’ve laid out the months of the year...

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Leasing a Car in Canada: What You Need to Know

Leasing a Car in Canada: What You Need to Know

by Stephanie Wallcraft | December 7, 2023

Looking to leasde a car in Canada but unsure where to start? Our guide explains all you need to know.

Finance vs Lease: Which is the Better Way to Buy a Car?

Finance vs Lease: Which is the Better Way to Buy a Car?

by Stephanie Wallcraft | December 7, 2023

Discover the differences between financing and leasing a new or used car, and learn about the pros and cons of each option to...

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What are EV Rebates in Canada?

What are EV Rebates in Canada?

by Stephanie Wallcraft | December 7, 2023

In Canada, EV rebates are available to car buyers who purchase a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a plug-in hybrid electric ...

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How Does Car Financing Work in Canada?

How Does Car Financing Work in Canada?

by Stephanie Wallcraft | October 17, 2023

Financing a car can be hugely helpful. Here's everything you need to know about financing a new or a used car in Canada.

Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

by Stephanie Wallcraft | October 17, 2023

In Canada, Volkswagen has two tiers in its certified pre-owned vehicle program (CPO). In either case, Volkswagen CPO vehicles...

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Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

by Stephanie Wallcraft | October 17, 2023

In Canada, Lincoln offers a certified pre-owned program (CPO) for its used vehicles, but they must first meet a series of cri...

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Ford Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

Ford Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide

by Stephanie Wallcraft | October 17, 2023

Ford operates a certified pre-owned (CPO) program in Canada. Unlike its U.S. equivalent, all used vehicles are certified to t...

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What are the Tax Laws on Used Cars in Canada? A Province by Province Guide

What are the Tax Laws on Used Cars in Canada? A Province by Province Guide

by Stephanie Wallcraft | October 17, 2023

No matter where you live in Canada, you’ll need to pay some amount of sales tax when you buy a new car. Here's how it varies ...

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