Smart shopping starts with OMVIC

Your first stop before buying a vehicle in Ontario

Many car buyers don’t realize how much there is to consider until they’re already deep into the process. That’s where OMVIC comes in. As the vehicle sales regulator, OMVIC is Ontario’s trusted authority for car buyers, the go-to resource to help you make informed decisions from the very beginning. Whether it’s your first car, your third, or your tenth, OMVIC provides the information you need to shop smart and avoid costly missteps.

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Determine Your Needs
Build a Budget
Understand Your Credit Score
Compare Multiple Ads
Verify the Seller

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Before you browse listings or visit a dealership; the right information is your best protection.

Helping you make smart decisions

OMVIC is Ontario’s trusted authority for car buyers. Whether this is your first car or your tenth, we help you understand the important steps of the process so you can make informed decisions from the beginning.

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A smarter starting point when buying

Thinking about buying a car but not sure where to start? You are not alone. For most people, it starts the same way: scrolling through listings, comparing prices, and trying to figure out what looks like a good deal.

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Determining your vehicle needs

It begins with a thought, followed by browsing online vehicle listings. From there, it becomes a process of comparing prices. Ultimately, the goal is to find what feels like a good deal.

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Join one of our free webinars to ask your car-buying questions directly to an OMVIC expert and learn the key steps every Ontario buyer should know before they start shopping.

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