Sell your car in Vancouver
Skip the lowball trade-in. List your car, set a reserve and a closing time, and let 38 verified Vancouver dealers bid against private buyers until the clock runs out.
What cars fetch in Vancouver
Strong money for AWD wagons, hybrids and clean imports. Rust-free coastal cars attract bidders from the Prairies, so expect out-of-region dealer interest.
| Vehicle | Distance | Trade-in | At auction | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | 60,000 km | $24,050 | $26,500 – $29,600 | +$4,000 |
| 2020 Ford F-150 | 85,000 km | $28,450 | $31,350 – $35,000 | +$4,750 |
| 2021 Honda Civic | 55,000 km | $17,150 | $18,900 – $21,100 | +$2,850 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 | 70,000 km | $20,150 | $22,200 – $24,800 | +$3,350 |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 75,000 km | $25,650 | $28,250 – $31,550 | +$4,250 |
Smart Estimate figures for vehicles in good condition, 2026. Your car's own history, tires and service record move the number — run yours.
Live auctions in Vancouver
The paperwork in British Columbia
Transfers in British Columbia go through an Autoplan broker, where ICBC handles registration and insurance together. Both parties complete the transfer/tax form, and the buyer pays provincial sales tax at the counter on private sales — the rate steps up on higher-value vehicles.
A plain-language summary, not legal advice. Requirements and tax rates change — confirm the current rules with British Columbia before you close.
How it works
Check the number
Free Smart Estimate: trade-in value, auction range, and the gap between them.
Set your terms
Your reserve is the floor. Below it, nothing sells and nothing is owed.
Let them compete
Vancouver dealers and private buyers bid in the open until your closing time.
Close and hand over
Clear the reserve and it's a sale. You deal with the buyer directly.