The used vehicle market in Canada is quite limited when searching for good condition vehicles.
Used vehicles in Canada generally have high mileage, mechanical problems, rust, and worn interiors.
Many private sellers are dishonest, misleading, and simply attempting to rid themselves of their junk.
What's more, is that many sellers believe their vehicle commands a premium price for a sub-par vehicle; The cost to quality relationship is almost outrageous.
New cars are also becoming lower quality in recent years, and can be seen as "throw away" units when mileage gets higher. "They don't make them like they used to" has never rang more true.
We have the belief that, if your hard earned money is being spent on a vehicle, it should price reflect in quality, longevity and enjoyment.
Used vehicles in Canada generally have high mileage, mechanical problems, rust, and worn interiors.
Many private sellers are dishonest, misleading, and simply attempting to rid themselves of their junk.
What's more, is that many sellers believe their vehicle commands a premium price for a sub-par vehicle; The cost to quality relationship is almost outrageous.
New cars are also becoming lower quality in recent years, and can be seen as "throw away" units when mileage gets higher. "They don't make them like they used to" has never rang more true.
We have the belief that, if your hard earned money is being spent on a vehicle, it should price reflect in quality, longevity and enjoyment.
Disclosure Of Vehicle Condition
We strive to provide as detailed and accurate description of the vehicles as possible, before and after the auction sale. The auction sheets are, in most cases, accurate and truthful. Some give more information than others and this depends on the auction house. Any problems noted in the remarks are relayed on to the buyer, and no available information is withheld for any reason. Post-Auction, the vehicle is gone over and all defects are pointed out in high quality pictures to give the buyer as accurate a representation of their purchase as possible. Unfortunately It is becoming quite common for Japanese based dealers, as well as Canadian JDM Import re-sellers to fail to produce auction sheets for the vehicles that they sell, or blatantly lie about the true condition of the vehicle. We have many stories of people buying supposedly "mint" vehicles from dealers in the Vancouver area for a premium price, only to have their turbo or radiator fail on the drive home, have check engine lights come on, or some other problem that the dealer should (did) have knowledge about. At the buyers request, we have access to a full service shop to go over the vehicle pre/post DOT inspection to point out any mechanical issues you may run into after the vehicle lands in Canada. This is offered free of charge. Please note: If you decide to bid on a vehicle that has little information given on the auction sheet, or is an R, ***, or is obviously a very poor grade vehicle, we cannot be responsible for it's true condition, or actual mileage. These types of sales are at the buyers risk and the buyer takes on full responsibility of it's condition. Obviously, we don't recommend these types of vehicles. We also do not deal with wrecked/non-driving vehicles. It is possible to have needed mechanical repairs done in Japan at the buyers request. Labour and parts cost in Japan is a fraction of what it would cost after landed in Canada.
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