Used car dealers in Halifax
49 dealerships in the Halifax area sell used cars — 22 independent lots and 27 franchised stores. Every one is listed below, with a way to reach them, and a way to get them bidding against each other for your car.
The Halifax used-car market
They are spread across 5 communities, with the most in Halifax (22), Dartmouth (21) and Bedford (3). Independent lots make up 45% of the market here — more than the 30% national figure, so there is more choice outside the franchised stores than in most of the country. Ford has the most franchised rooftops (3), followed by Buick (2) and Chevrolet (2).
Dealer groups with more than one rooftop here: O'Regan's (9), Steele (8). A group's stores often share used inventory, so one call can cover several lots.
Specialists in the area: budget (2), electric & hybrid (1).
- Halifax22
- Dartmouth21
- Bedford3
- Lower Sackville2
- Eastern Passage1
Recommended buyers in Halifax
The dealers most likely to want a seller's car, ranked by our buyer's take. We read 42 of these 49 dealers' websites; 13 say outright that they buy cars from the public. The take weighs what a dealer says and sells, not its service or prices — ask several and compare the offers.
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01
(902) 468-6411
Steele Volkswagen site · Dartmouth Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “sell or trade”
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02
(902) 905-0944
CarEvo site · Dartmouth Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “Sell Your Car”
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03
(902) 453-2790
Hillcrest Volkswagen site · Halifax Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “Sell us your Car”
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04
(902) 422-8551
O'Regan's Chevrolet Buick GMC site · Halifax Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “sell or trade”
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05
(902) 407-8707
Steele Subaru site · Halifax Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “sell or trade”
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06
(902) 895-5383
Vantage Motors site · Dartmouth Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “sell or trade”
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07
(902) 462-6600
Steele Mazda site · Dartmouth Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “We buy Used Cars”
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08
(512) 227-2266
Steele Auto Group site · Dartmouth Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Lists used inventory on its site
- Independent — buys across every make
On their website: “Sell Or Trade”
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09
(902) 700-5898
Steele Hyundai site · Halifax Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Sell Us Your Car”
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10
(902) 405-1177
Steele Mitsubishi site · Halifax Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Sell Us Your Car”
Tell us your car in Get dealers bidding and the ranking re-weighs for your make and kind of car.
Head to head in Halifax
Rival stores selling the same make, side by side: who's the better buyer for your car, and the better place to buy your next one.
- Macphee Ford vs Steele Ford LincolnFordSteele Ford Lincoln offers more to buyers.
- City Mazda vs Steele MazdaMazdaSteele Mazda edges it on both selling and buying.
- O'Regan's Chevrolet Buick GMC vs Steele Chevrolet Buick GMCChevroletO'Regan's Chevrolet Buick GMC to sell to, Steele Chevrolet Buick GMC to buy from.
- Hillcrest Volkswagen vs Steele VolkswagenVolkswagenToo close to call.
Independent used-car dealers in Halifax
Lots that are not tied to a manufacturer and buy across every make. Sorted by community.
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Known for | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carisma Motors site | Bedford | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 832-0345 |
| Dougs Thee Speed Shoppe site | Bedford | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 835-5412 |
| J D Coyle Sales | Bedford | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 835-7547 |
| Buy Metro Pre-Owned Auto Sales site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (902) 466-0086 |
| CarEvo site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 905-0944 |
| Carson Exports site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (902) 468-7804 |
| Forbes Auto Group site | Dartmouth | Worth askingIndependent | Forbes group | (902) 435-1000 |
| Karic Sales site | Dartmouth | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 468-3281 |
| O'Regan's Automotive Group site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | O'Regan's group | (902) 469-8484 |
| O'Regan's Green Light Used Cars site | Dartmouth | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | Electric & hybrid · O'Regan's group | (902) 466-5775 |
| O'Regan's Wholesale Direct Dartmouth site | Dartmouth | Worth askingIndependent | Budget · O'Regan's group | (902) 406-7175 |
| Parkway Automotive site | Dartmouth | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 434-7481 |
| Port City Auto Experts site | Dartmouth | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 481-7000 |
| Race Auto Group site | Dartmouth | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 830-7223 |
| Steele Auto Group site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Steele group | (512) 227-2266 |
| Vantage Motors site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 895-5383 |
| ARC auto sales site | Eastern Passage | Worth askingIndependent | — | (902) 466-2088 |
| Master Auto site | Halifax | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 423-4488 |
| O'Regan's Automotive Group site | Halifax | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | O'Regan's group | (866) 802-2021 |
| O'Regan's Wholesale Direct Halifax site | Halifax | Worth askingIndependent | Budget · O'Regan's group | (902) 428-4440 |
| Cars R Us site | Lower Sackville | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (902) 864-1109 |
| Harvard Auto Sales site | Lower Sackville | Worth askingIndependent | — | (863) 967-5104 |
Franchised dealers selling used cars, by make
New-car stores sell the trade-ins they take in, and they are usually the strongest buyers for a used car of their own make. Stores that carry several makes appear under each.
Ford 3
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairley & Stevens Ford site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 463-1220 |
| Macphee Ford site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (902) 434-7700 |
| Steele Ford Lincoln site | Halifax | Good fitOffers trade-in appraisals online | Lincoln | (902) 453-1130 |
Buick 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Chevrolet Buick GMC site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | Chevrolet, GMC | (902) 434-4100 |
| O'Regan's Chevrolet Buick GMC site | Halifax | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chevrolet, GMC | (902) 422-8551 |
Chevrolet 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Chevrolet Buick GMC site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | Buick, GMC | (902) 434-4100 |
| O'Regan's Chevrolet Buick GMC site | Halifax | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Buick, GMC | (902) 422-8551 |
Chrysler 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Chrysler Jeep Dodge site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Jeep, Dodge | (902) 469-9050 |
| Halifax Chrysler site | Halifax | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (902) 455-0566 |
GMC 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Chevrolet Buick GMC site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | Chevrolet, Buick | (902) 434-4100 |
| O'Regan's Chevrolet Buick GMC site | Halifax | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chevrolet, Buick | (902) 422-8551 |
Honda 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Street Honda site | Dartmouth | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (902) 435-3330 |
| Colonial Honda site | Halifax | Worth askingA larger operation | — | (902) 453-1940 |
Mazda 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Mazda site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 462-6600 |
| City Mazda site | Halifax | Worth askingHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (902) 453-4115 |
Volkswagen 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Volkswagen site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 468-6411 |
| Hillcrest Volkswagen site | Halifax | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 453-2790 |
Acura 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Acura site | Halifax | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (800) 458-1555 |
Audi 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Halifax site | Halifax | Worth askingA larger operation | — | (855) 291-4278 |
BMW 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Regan's BMW site | Halifax | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (902) 454-5000 |
Dodge 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Chrysler Jeep Dodge site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chrysler, Jeep | (902) 469-9050 |
Genesis 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Apartments site | Halifax | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (902) 457-1687 |
Hyundai 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Hyundai site | Halifax | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 700-5898 |
Jaguar 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar Halifax site | Halifax | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (902) 453-1233 |
Jeep 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Chrysler Jeep Dodge site | Dartmouth | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chrysler, Dodge | (902) 469-9050 |
Kia 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regan's Kia Dartmouth site | Dartmouth | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (902) 466-9550 |
Lexus 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Regan's Lexus site | Halifax | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (888) 606-7077 |
Lincoln 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Ford Lincoln site | Halifax | Good fitOffers trade-in appraisals online | Ford | (902) 453-1130 |
MINI 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Canada site | Halifax | Good fitOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (902) 454-8000 |
Mitsubishi 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Mitsubishi site | Halifax | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 405-1177 |
Nissan 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Regan's Nissan Halifax site | Halifax | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (902) 453-2020 |
Porsche 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche of Halifax site | Halifax | Worth askingRuns more than one location | — | (902) 453-8800 |
Subaru 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Subaru site | Halifax | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (902) 407-8707 |
Volvo 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo of Halifax site | Halifax | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (902) 700-5332 |
Before you buy from a dealer
Buying in Nova Scotia
A car needs a valid Motor Vehicle Inspection to be registered and driven in Nova Scotia, so confirm the inspection is current or included before you buy. HST applies to dealer sales.
Wherever you buy
Get a vehicle history report and a lien check before you pay — a car sold with money owing on it can be repossessed from the new owner. Ask for an independent pre-purchase inspection; a dealer that refuses one is telling you something. And compare the all-in price, not the monthly payment.
Selling instead?
A trade-in is one offer from one dealer. Get several instead: pick the Halifax dealers you'd sell to, send them your car in one message from your own email, and compare what comes back. Know your car's value first, so you can tell a good offer from a lowball.
Common questions
How many used car dealers are there in Halifax?
Our network lists 49 dealerships in the Halifax area that sell used cars: 22 independent used-car lots and 27 franchised new-car stores, which also sell the trade-ins they take in.
Which parts of Halifax have the most used car dealers?
Halifax (22), Dartmouth (21), Bedford (3). Together those account for 94% of the dealers in the area.
Which Halifax dealers are most likely to buy my car?
On what their own websites say and what they sell, Steele Volkswagen, CarEvo, Hillcrest Volkswagen rank highest in our network. For a specific car, the dealers that sell that make new are usually the strongest buyers.
Can I get Halifax dealers to compete for my car?
Yes. Tell us your car on listyourcar.ca, pick the Halifax dealers you want offers from, and send them your car in one message from your own email. Each replies to you, and you take the best offer or none.
Dealer details come from our dealer network and may be out of date — call ahead before you visit. Figures on this page were computed from that network when it was last built.