The Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia

Refers to a vehicle previously registered in another province.

A Canadian-based used-vehicle history reporting service. For a fee, CarProof enables you to use the Internet to search by the VIN for a complete vehicle history report.

"Cooling-off" period only applies to leasing vehicles. After you enter into a lease agreement with the motor dealer, you may cancel the lease without penalty within the one full business day (which includes a Saturday) that a motor dealer is supposed to physically keep the vehicle in their possession. You may waive this requirement in writing. Contrary to popular belief, there is no cooling-off period on the purchase or finance of a new vehicle in British Columbia. A dealer may have a return or exchange policy, which the purchaser should get a copy of in writing prior to purchase.

An individual who poses as a private seller, but conducts business by selling vehicles for profit.