Are you considering getting a used car but you’re not sure what vehicle to buy? BCAA Auto Marketplace can help you along that journey.

Think about your use cases

Make a list of what you will be using the vehicle for and what features you would like. Then, determine what features are deal breakers and what are nice to have. Keep in mind are how long your commute is, how much storage space do you need and what your budget is.

When making your list, a few common features to include in your decision-making process are: Storage space, fuel economy, safety rating of the vehicle, heated seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof/moonroof, Bluetooth, keyless entry, power seats, forward collision warning, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, parking sensors, parking cameras and blind spot monitoring.

What type of vehicle should you buy?

When you’re looking at what vehicle you should buy, think about the environment where you live and how you plan to use the vehicle. If you only plan to drive in the city, you may want to consider a sedan, while if your needs lay more in camping, off-roading or towing, you may want to purchase a truck. A minivan may be more appropriate if you need to transport lots of people. Be mindful of the environment and weather where you live and choose a vehicle appropriately.

Purchase a vehicle history report

Whenever you buy a used vehicle, it is important to know the history of the car. We strongly recommend getting a vehicle history report with a lien check. If you are unfamiliar with vehicle history reports or do not know which report to purchase, click here to learn more. 

Test drive the vehicle

Remember to set up a time to test drive the vehicle. Ensure you are comfortable driving the vehicle and that all the features are functioning properly. If you aren’t sure what to look for in a test drive, take a look at our test drive checklist.

BCAA Auto Marketplace

We understand that shopping for a used vehicle can be a bit overwhelming so that’s why we created BCAA Auto Marketplace, British Columbian’s trusted place to buy and sell your car.

BCAA Auto Marketplace was designed to make the used vehicle buying and selling process easier. Built on a trusted community of verified users, BCAA Members, and access to vehicle details and reports so you can navigate the used vehicle market with confidence to find your perfect vehicle match.

• Buy or Sell for Free: No cost for listing or selling on BCAA Auto Marketplace
• Simple and Straight Forward: Transparent pricing identifying vehicles by “great price”
• Verified Members: Buy and sell from verified users and BCAA Members
• Customer Support: Access to resources and a dedicated BCAA Auto Marketplace customer support team