As we all know, Canada is a country on wheels. It has a vast territory and rich resources, and cars are the main means of transportation for residents. Driver’s License.

Buying a car in Canada

As we all know, Canada is a country on wheels. It has a vast land and rich resources, and cars are the main means of transportation for residents. The first thing many new immigrants do after landing in Canada is to buy a car.

Today I will explain to you how to buy a car in Canada and what to pay attention to when buying a car. Friends who are interested in buying a car, please come and check it out!

Obtain a driver's license

Driver's License

When buying a car in Canada, the first thing is to make sure you have a legal driver's license recognized by the Canadian government. If you hold a driver's license from another country, you may be able to drive in Canada for a short period of time, usually for a short period of time. It ranges from half a year to a year.

Different provinces in Canada have different requirements for obtaining a driver’s license. Immigration Canada recommends that you go to the government’s official website to check the specific requirements before taking the test~ You can also refer to our previous driver’s license test preparation guide articles: The most comprehensive driver’s license test preparation guide for each province in Canada in 2021 ! With the guide in hand, you won’t have to worry about your driver’s license~

Choose the right car model

Find a Car

Buying a car is a big expense for most people, so you must do your homework before buying a car to avoid getting into trouble.

If you have the idea of ​​buying a car, you must first decide what type of car to buy based on your own needs for vehicle use.

Common car types in Canada:

. Sedan (Sedan)

• Advantages: low fuel consumption, small size, convenient parking, many brand types and choices;
• Disadvantages: low chassis, can carry up to 5 passengers;

. Sports multi-purpose vehicle (SUV)

• Advantages: high chassis, many types of models, large interior space, and sufficient power;
• Disadvantages: higher fuel consumption than cars;

. Minivan (Minivan)

• Advantages: large interior space, can carry a large number of passengers;
• Disadvantages: relatively single model;

. Pick Up Truck (Pick Up) Truck)

• Advantages: large interior space, high chassis, sufficient power, and can carry a lot of cargo;
• Disadvantages: high fuel consumption, relatively single model;

You can choose based on your own budget, area of ​​use, actual vehicle needs and other factors. Select car model. After choosing a car model, you can go to the official websites of major car brands to compare the prices and performance of the cars. Finally, you can choose the cars you are interested in and go to the local car dealership for a test drive~

Contact the insurance company

Getting the Insurance

Canadian law stipulates that drivers must hold valid car insurance when driving. If you are caught by the police driving without insurance, you will face serious and huge fines. The police may even revoke your driver's license or detain you. car.

The main types of car insurance in Canada are as follows:

• Liability coverage (Liability Coverage): This is the minimum required insurance in Canada. Liability insurance will pay out if you injure someone or damage their car, depending on the situation. Typically, Canadians choose payout amounts of CAD 1 million to CAD 2 million.
• Collision Coverage: This coverage is optional and covers the cost of repairing or replacing your car if you are at fault in an accident. Collision coverage has a deductible, which means you need to pay a certain amount before your insurance company will cover the rest.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Comprehensive coverage is mainly responsible for paying for accidents that occur when you are not driving the car, such as the car being stolen or damaged, etc. This insurance also requires a deductible.

Vehicle Registration

Car Registry

If you buy a car from a dealer, they will usually complete the registration process for you with the provincial government.

If you buy a car from a private seller, you will need to register the vehicle with the government yourself. You will need to bring the following:

• Your driver's license
• Proof of valid car insurance
• Vehicle license and signed title transfer document

If you don't have your car's license plate, you can buy one when you register. Your province or territory will also calculate and charge you sales tax based on the vehicle's purchase price or wholesale value.

The above is the Canadian car buying guide compiled for everyone~

Generally speaking, the process of buying a car in Canada is relatively convenient. I wish you all the best in your trip!