How to Tell If a Used Car Is Actually a Good Deal in Canada
A price well under market is either the find of the month or a warning. Here is how to work out which, using arithmetic and paperwork rather than gut feel.
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Straight answers on pricing, listing red flags, and negotiation — written for ordinary buyers, with Canadian rules and Canadian dollars.
A price well under market is either the find of the month or a warning. Here is how to work out which, using arithmetic and paperwork rather than gut feel.
Most red flags are not dramatic. They are small inconsistencies that only become obvious once you know what to compare them against.
Most people lose the negotiation before price ever comes up. Preparation, not tactics, is what moves the number.