FAQ Help

Why choose  sellmycarottawa.ca?
By selling your car to us, you can avoid:
– Hassle from curbsiders and difficult buyers.
– The risk of someone selling/using your car which is still under your name.
– Being paid with a cheque that bounces or with counterfeit currency.
– Waiting around for a stranger to come along to your home for a test drive.
– Continuing to incur costly maintenance, tax and insurance costs.
– Timewasters calling at all hours with enquiries about your car.
– Uninsured drivers out for test drives and risking damage to your car.
– Having to give strangers your home address.
– Strangers coming to your home to see the car.
– Advertising costs and devaluation of your car.
– Having to prepare the car for sale.

Do i need a safety inspection and a e-test to sell my car?
No, we will buy your car “AS IS” condition, no safety, e-test, UVIP MTO package or Carproof required.

Didn’t receive an offer!?
Please check your junk email.

Will you buy my car if i don’t live in Ottawa?
Yes, we service the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ottawa and surrounding region including… London, Hamilton, Niagara, Brant, Kitchener, Oxford, Perth, Wellington, Grey, Simcoe, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough etc. Some restrictions apply. Pick up service Ottawa* and GTA.

Can the online valuation change?
We always carry out an quick inspection of a vehicle before we offer to buy it. If we consider that its value is affected by any aspect of its history or condition, including any unusual feature or customization,  which was not apparent to us when we gave the online valuation, the price that we offer for it will differ from the online valuation.

Will you buy a car that’s been in an accident?
Yes, some restrictions apply. No matter how beautifully your car was restored, its resale value never recovers from an accident. We will run a Carproof report in each vehicle we buy to make sure the vehicle is free of liens and accidents.

My car is a non runner, will you still buy it?
Yes! However we some conditions are applied for non-running cars. Please call us 647-839-7600.

Can I sell a deceased relatives car?
We realize this can be an incredibly emotional and stressful time. Our vehicle purchaser will endeavour to  make the  process as quick and hassle-free as possible for you.

Can I sell a car on behalf of a family member or friend?
Yes, but if you are selling on behalf of a relative or friend then we may require a letter of authorization from the owner.

Can I sell a car on behalf of a company?
Yes, but before you need to talk with our agents for more info.

I have outstanding finance against my car. Can you buy it?
No. In each car we run a Carproof vehicle history report to make sure the vehicle is free of accidents and liens.

How will you take the car?
We use our dealer plates and in some cases our town trucks.

Is there a fee if I decide not to sell my car to you?
No

What do I need to sell my car?
You need only the ownership, driver license and the car.

Can i sell the car if i lost the ownership?
Yes, we as dealers are allowed to transfer the car with bill of sale only. ( A fee may apply)

When are you open?
You can fill up the form anytime and we will respond within 24 hours form the day we get the online application with a quote.  If you decide to sell to us we will arrange a time with is best for you to sell your car.

What will happen to my car after I sell it?
We may complete any necessary work to the vehicle in order to get it in the best condition to sell to make it roadworthy.  We might wholesale , retail or recycle.

How will you pay me?
We can pay you cash, certified cheque or company cheque on spot. It depends on you for the form of payment you would like.

Are there any cars you won’t buy
We do buy most cars but depending on stock levels we may decide that we do not need your car at that particular time. Please do not be offended by this and definitely try us again in the future as our stock position is constantly changing.

What is a Curbsider?
When selling a car privately you are at risk of falling victim to individuals who sell cars outside the law. If that’s the case, you might find yourself in a very dangerous situation. The curbsider it will buy your car and will try to resell it for a profit. They never change the ownership and drive your car around the city with fake plates and without insurance.  In case of an accident they usually abandon the car and you are still the legit owner. You need to protect yourself! Contact OMVIC.

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