FREQUENT QUESTIONS
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HOW DO I PURCHASE A CAR FROM JCARS?
Buying from JCARS is a straightforward process. Once you find a car you like, give us a call, text or email and we can begin the purchase process for you.
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Step 1: Conversation - Contact us to ask any relevant questions or request any documentation on the vehicle you've chosen.
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Step 2: Viewing - Consider an in person (or virtual) viewing of the vehicle - we are open by appointment for any interested purchaser. Professional pre-purchase inspections are welcomed and encouraged.
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Step 3: Paperwork and Deposit - Once you are ready to purchase the vehicle, we will draft a purchase agreement for your review and process a deposit to remove the car from market. Purchase agreements can always be made conditional on items such as pre-purchase inspection, or financing approval - deposits are a commitment to purchase and are non-refundable.
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Step 4: Payment - We can accept payment via various platforms, including wire transfer, bank draft, credit card, and some online processing platforms. We also accept trade-ins.
HOW DOES SALES TAX WORK?
JCARS is a Canadian-based dealership and must obey all Canadian tax regulations. Taxation is simple.
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For Ontario buyers: You will pay HST (13%) on the purchase price of the vehicle, at time of purchase.
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For out of province Canadian buyers: You will pay GST (5%) on the purchase price of the vehicle, at time of purchase. The vehicle must be transported out of province to apply. If you would like to drive the car home, 13% Ontario HST will apply, but can be submitted to the CRA for a refund once registered in your home province (see here).
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For out of country buyers (USA, Europe, etc): You do not have to pay sales tax on the vehicle, as long as we have supporting documentation to prove the vehicle will be exported from Canada. Your vehicle will be subject to local tax laws in the country you chose to register in.
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For trade-ins: If you trade in a vehicle, you will only pay applicable taxes on the difference in value between the two vehicles. For example, if you trade a $100k car towards a $125k car - you will only owe tax on $25k. This will be reflected on your purchase agreement.
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HOW DO I IMPORT A CAR TO THE USA?
Importing a vehicle from Canada to the US is much easier than you might expect. We do it every day, and are happy to help you through the process. We can tell you if the vehicle you're interested in will be US-compliant or not, and provide you with any necessary documentation to provide an import broker. If the car is compliant (almost all Canadian cars are compliant, and any car over 25 years of age is compliant), here's what you can expect: ​
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The approximate cost to import a Canadian vehicle to the US would be:
- 2.85% USA import duty payable on purchase price (note: previous US-registered cars can usually be re-imported to the US duty-free with proof of previous US registration - assuming your broker and customs officer know what they're doing).
- Average ~$850 in broker/ancillary fees to handle any relevant import documents and process border crossing.
- Approx. $1k-2500 in transport from our showroom in Canada to your state of choice.
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We recommend contacting a company like TFX Transport to provide a quote for shipping and import brokerage all in one - they will handle all paperwork on your behalf and can provide real time quotes and turnaround times depending on your location.
If you have any questions on vehicle compliance or import process, give us a call any time, we would be happy to guide you.
