Download and print a checklist in English, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese
Before you go shopping
- Know your financial limit
- Research vehicle models that meet your budget
Before you buy a used vehicle
- Ask for a current mechanical inspection report or get your own inspection
- Ask for a vehicle history report or get your own vehicle history report
- Test drive the vehicle for at least 30 minutes and check all the features
Before you sign
- Understand the terms of any deposit you are asked to leave
- Get any offers and promises made during the negotiation in writing
- Read and understand the purchase agreement before you sign it
- Know all the terms of any financing agreement before you sign
- Then, get a copy of all the documents you sign and keep them in your records
Remember!
- There is no return policy once you sign unless offered by the dealer
- Going with someone who knows vehicles and contracts may be helpful
- Incomplete agreements are not binding contracts
- There is no need to stay at a dealership or purchase if you feel pressured