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Used cars · Toronto & the GTA
Check it before you buy it.
A pre-purchase check by appointment. You get an honest look at rust, leaks, tires and brakes before you hand over your money.
Diwali special: $99 (regular $180) for cars, SUVs and pickups booked by Nov 10, 2026. $180 for cars, SUVs and pickups.
What we look at
Pre-purchase checklist
- Rust: body, rocker panels, wheel wells, subframe and frame
- Signs of past accident repair: panel gaps, paint mismatch, overspray
- Leaks: oil, coolant and other fluids
- Tires: tread depth and uneven wear
- Brakes: what we can see, plus the emergency brake
- Dash warning lights and lights around the car
- Glass: windshield cracks and chips
You get a plain-language summary of what we found. If something needs fixing, a partner shop can give you a written quote, which helps when you negotiate.
Buying in Ontario
Quick tips before you pay
- From a private seller, ask for the Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP). Sellers are required to give it to you.
- From a dealer, check that they are registered with OMVIC.
- "As is" means no safety certificate. You'll need one before you can plate the car.
- Never pay a deposit before you have seen the car in person.
Selling instead?
Pre-sale check
Find out what a buyer or inspector will find before you list. Fix it through a partner shop with a written quote, or price the car honestly. Either way, there are no surprises.
How it works
Four steps to road-ready
Send your details
Message us the year, make, model and photos of any damage or dash lights.
Book your inspection
We confirm a time and place by text. Diwali special: $99 (regular $180) for cars, SUVs and pickups booked by Nov 10, 2026. $180 for cars, SUVs and pickups. Appointments only, so there is no waiting around.
Get a written quote
You see what needs fixing and what it costs before any work begins. No obligation.
Repairs and safety inspection
Our partner shops do the work. A licensed inspection station completes your safety inspection.
Book now
Send us the car you're looking at
This opens WhatsApp with your message ready. Attach your photos there. Prefer to talk? Call (647) 624-1796.
Questions
Good to know
Is a pre-purchase check the same as a safety certificate?
No. A pre-purchase check tells you what we found so you can decide. A Safety Standards Certificate can only come from an MTO licensed inspection station.
The seller says the car is sold 'as is'. What does that mean?
In Ontario, an 'as is' car is sold without a safety certificate. You will need one before you can put plates on it, so it is worth knowing what it may need first.
Do you work for the dealer?
Our check is for you. If we have any referral relationship with the dealer selling the car, we tell you before the check.
Can you check a car I found on Marketplace or Kijiji?
Yes, with the seller's permission and an appointment. Send us the listing and we will set it up.