Knowing the steps you need to take to buy or sell a vehicle can make the process go smoother.
If you don't find the answers you need here, your Autoplan broker is ready to help.
You can usually get a new vehicle registered, licensed and insured the day you buy it. Learn more »
Our recommended steps to buying a used vehicle can help you find a great car—and avoid being ripped off.
After closing the deal, you need to transfer the vehicle's ownership.
Here are the steps you'll need to go through to sell a used vehicle and transfer its ownership.
Gift Tax exemptions
If you are claiming a “gift exemption” from Tax on Designated Property (TDP) when importing a Canadian vehicle into B.C., you’ll need to show that a provincial tax has been paid. Find out more.(PDF)
And as of May 1, 2011, you need to complete this form (PDF) for any gift exemption on B.C. registered vehicles and Canadian imports.
Have additional questions about gift vehicles and exemptions?
Talk to your Autoplan broker, or contact the Consumer Taxation Branch
- toll-free at 1 877 388-4440, or
- by email.