Car Safety Certification Ontario
Vehicle Safety Certification Ontario. There are two methods to sell a car in Ontario, one is “Certified” when seller provides a safety inspection certificate and other one is “AS IS” or without safety certification inspection.
Why is safety certification important? A safety certification inspection means a mechanic will ensure your car is safe to drive and less prone to expensive repairs in near future. Safety standard certificate can be obtained from any certified mechanic after your car passes safety certification standard inspection.
How To Sell a Car: Safety Certification
Safety Certification in Ontario is valid for 36 days from day is initially released and will expire after that period. When looking to sell your used car you need to factor this timing. If you can’t sell your car within 36 days time-frame, you will need to purchase another safety certificate.
Safety Certificate in Ontario is provided in two copies, one blue and one yellow. When you sell your car in Ontario you need to provide blue copy of Safety Certification to buyer, yellow copy is yours to keep for your own records.
While providing a safety certification sounds like an expensive hassle (and might be), you will sell your car far easier and faster than without it or “AS IS”.
Safety certification confirms a car is safe to drive and basic safety features (brakes, tires, lighting, seat belts, suspension or body of the car) are all operational and safe.
How To Sell a Car: Safety Certification Ontario
Ontario Safety Certification is not a warranty. It only ensures vehicle has been inspected and was safe to drive at time of inspection.
Selling a car “As Is” means seller take no chances while buyer take all risks. Prices will be lower if you want to sell a car on “As Is” basis, people are wary of unknowns. Especially on used cars where repair expenses can add up fast.
When you sell a car privately in Ontario is easier to sell it “Certified” or with a safety certification inspection provided. You will have an easier time as people become more confident if a car has passed a safety check inspection.
Learn more about Safety Certification Standards or Safety Certification Inspection Criteria and how it affects selling a car: Safety Certification Inspection.
