Used car dealers in Oshawa
37 dealerships in the Oshawa area sell used cars — 10 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 Oshawa used-car market
They are spread across 4 communities, with the most in Whitby (18), Bowmanville (11) and Oshawa (7). Independent lots make up 27% of dealers here, close to the 30% national figure. Buick has the most franchised rooftops (4), followed by GMC (4) and Hyundai (4).
Dealer groups with more than one rooftop here: Ontario (3), Fraser (2). A group's stores often share used inventory, so one call can cover several lots.
- Whitby18
- Bowmanville11
- Oshawa7
- Courtice1
Recommended buyers in Oshawa
The dealers most likely to want a seller's car, ranked by our buyer's take. We read 30 of these 37 dealers' websites; 9 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
(905) 623-3396
Cowan Buick GMC site · Bowmanville 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
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Cowan Buick GMC LTD General Motors Vehicles site · Bowmanville 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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03
(905) 571-3460
RER Automobiles site · Oshawa 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: “Sell Your Car”
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04
(905) 668-6881
Whitby Mazda site · Whitby 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 or trade”
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05
(905) 623-2906
Mark Rainford Auto Centre site · Bowmanville 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 Us Your Car”
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06
(905) 697-2333
Clarington Honda site · Bowmanville 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: “Sell us Your Vehicle”
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07
(905) 576-1441
Menzies Chrysler site · Whitby Good 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: “Sell Us Your Vehicle”
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08
(406) 257-5404
Davey Auto Sales site · Oshawa Good 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
(905) 668-3304
Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac site · Whitby Good fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Lists used inventory on its site
- Runs a certified pre-owned program, so it wants clean late-model trades
On their website: “Sell or Trade”
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10
(905) 697-8444
Clarington Nissan site · Bowmanville Good fit
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Value Your Trade”
Tell us your car in Get dealers bidding and the ranking re-weighs for your make and kind of car.
Independent used-car dealers in Oshawa
Lots that are not tied to a manufacturer and buy across every make. Sorted by community.
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Known for | Phone |
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| Auto Planet Durham site | Bowmanville | Worth askingIndependent | — | — |
| AutoPlanet is site | Bowmanville | Worth askingIndependent | — | — |
| Mark Rainford Auto Centre site | Bowmanville | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Mark group | (905) 623-2906 |
| Next Gen Auto site | Bowmanville | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | — |
| Roy Nichols Motors site | Courtice | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (260) 351-2293 |
| Davey Auto Sales site | Oshawa | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (406) 257-5404 |
| Ontario Motor Sales site | Oshawa | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | Ontario group | (905) 725-6501 |
| RER Automobiles site | Oshawa | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (905) 571-3460 |
| Owasco site | Whitby | Worth askingIndependent | — | — |
| RPMonLine site | Whitby | Worth askingIndependent | — | (905) 925-9049 |
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.
Buick 4
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Cowan Buick GMC site | Bowmanville | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | GMC | (905) 623-3396 |
| Cowan Buick GMC LTD General Motors Vehicles site | Bowmanville | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | GMC | — |
| Mills Motors Buick GMC site | Oshawa | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | GMC | (905) 432-7333 |
| Gus Brown Pontiac Buick GMC site | Whitby | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | GMC | (905) 668-5846 |
GMC 4
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan Buick GMC site | Bowmanville | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Buick | (905) 623-3396 |
| Cowan Buick GMC LTD General Motors Vehicles site | Bowmanville | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Buick | — |
| Mills Motors Buick GMC site | Oshawa | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | Buick | (905) 432-7333 |
| Gus Brown Pontiac Buick GMC site | Whitby | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | Buick | (905) 668-5846 |
Hyundai 4
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Clarington Hyundai site | Bowmanville | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (905) 697-3737 |
| Gus Brown Hyundai site | Whitby | Worth askingHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | — |
| Ontario Hyundai site | Whitby | Worth askingHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (888) 851-4809 |
| Ontario Hyundai Cars site | Whitby | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (905) 668-5100 |
Chrysler 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram site | Oshawa | Worth askingPart of the Fraser group | Dodge, Jeep, Ram | (905) 404-0525 |
| Menzies Chrysler site | Whitby | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (905) 576-1441 |
Ford 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Ford Sales site | Oshawa | Worth askingPart of the Fraser group | — | (905) 576-1800 |
| Marigold Ford site | Whitby | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (905) 668-5893 |
Honda 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Clarington Honda site | Bowmanville | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (905) 697-2333 |
| Whitby Oshawa Honda site | Whitby | Worth asking | — | (905) 666-1772 |
Kia 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Clarington Kia site | Bowmanville | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (905) 697-0202 |
| Durham KIA site | Oshawa | Worth askingRuns more than one location | — | (905) 571-5420 |
Nissan 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Clarington Nissan site | Bowmanville | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (905) 697-8444 |
| Midway Nissan site | Whitby | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (905) 668-6828 |
Toyota 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Clarington Toyota site | Bowmanville | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (905) 697-9555 |
| Whitby Toyota site | Whitby | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (905) 668-4792 |
Cadillac 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac site | Whitby | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chevrolet | (905) 668-3304 |
Chevrolet 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac site | Whitby | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Cadillac | (905) 668-3304 |
Dodge 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram site | Oshawa | Worth askingPart of the Fraser group | Chrysler, Jeep, Ram | (905) 404-0525 |
Jeep 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram site | Oshawa | Worth askingPart of the Fraser group | Chrysler, Dodge, Ram | (905) 404-0525 |
Lincoln 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold Lincoln site | Whitby | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (905) 668-5894 |
Mazda 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Whitby Mazda site | Whitby | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (905) 668-6881 |
Mercedes-Benz 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Durham site | Whitby | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (905) 666-8805 |
Mitsubishi 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Motorcity Mitsubishi site | Whitby | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (905) 430-2351 |
Ram 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram site | Oshawa | Worth askingPart of the Fraser group | Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep | (905) 404-0525 |
Subaru 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Subaru site | Whitby | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (905) 430-6666 |
Volkswagen 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasco Volkswagen site | Whitby | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (905) 579-0010 |
Before you buy from a dealer
Buying in Ontario
Every dealer in Ontario must be registered with OMVIC, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council. Advertised prices must be all-in — everything except HST and licensing — so a dealer cannot add fees at the desk that were not in the ad. Buyers from a registered dealer are also backed by a compensation fund if the dealer fails to deliver.
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 Oshawa 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 Oshawa?
Our network lists 37 dealerships in the Oshawa area that sell used cars: 10 independent used-car lots and 27 franchised new-car stores, which also sell the trade-ins they take in.
Which parts of Oshawa have the most used car dealers?
Whitby (18), Bowmanville (11), Oshawa (7). Together those account for 97% of the dealers in the area.
Which Oshawa dealers are most likely to buy my car?
On what their own websites say and what they sell, Cowan Buick GMC, Cowan Buick GMC LTD General Motors Vehicles, RER Automobiles rank highest in our network. For a specific car, the dealers that sell that make new are usually the strongest buyers.
Can I get Oshawa dealers to compete for my car?
Yes. Tell us your car on listyourcar.ca, pick the Oshawa 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.