Used car buying guides for Alberta
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask me most, from tax and paperwork to winter driving and trade-ins.
How to buy a used car in Alberta, step by step
A plain checklist for buying a used vehicle from a dealership in Alberta: budget, history report, inspection, paperwork, tax and registration.
What to look for in a used SUV for Alberta winters
The features that matter most for winter driving in Edmonton and across Alberta: tires, AWD or 4x4, ground clearance, block heater and remote start.
Buying a used car in Alberta when you live in another province
How out-of-province buyers purchase a used vehicle in Alberta: what tax applies, inspections at home, getting it there, and what to arrange before the trip.
Used hybrid or gas: which makes sense in Alberta?
How to decide between a used hybrid and a gas vehicle in Alberta, with a simple way to work out your own fuel savings and what to ask about the battery.
Trade in or sell privately in Alberta?
The real difference between trading in your vehicle and selling it yourself in Alberta, including how a trade-in lowers the GST on your next vehicle.
Used truck buying checklist for Alberta
What to inspect before buying a used pickup in Alberta: frame, 4x4 system, towing history, payload, the box and the paperwork.