Buying a used car: Closing the sale

Did you know?

When transferring ownership of a car in BC, who registers the sale?
  • Buyer
  • Seller
  • Both

You’ve found a used vehicle that's just right for you, and you want to buy it. Here are steps to take to negotiate and finalize the sale. 

What you should know

Get ready to buy 

Close the sale

Common questions

Who can help

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in October 2022
  • Time to read: 9 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Mario Garcia, CarbonCure Technologies

Mario Garcia

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