How Do Tariffs Affect Buying a Car in Canada?

Since the start of a new Presidency this year in our very close neighbours, the US, many things, when it comes to the Canadian economy, have been up in the air. And one of the questions many Canadian residents are asking is “how do tariffs affect buying a car in Canada?”.

When there’s a 25% tariff applied to any purchases made on products that are produced or originate from the US, that can really inflate the cost of owning a brand-new vehicle. Because when you’re already paying taxes, documentation fees, delivery fees, and interest on a brand-new financed vehicle, increasing the purchase price by 25% can really impact whether or not you can even afford the purchase at all.

In today’s blog post, we’ll be discussing how tariffs affect car buying in Canada, whether or not now is a good time to buy or sell, and how you can get the MOST cash for your current vehicle if you are, in fact, considering selling it in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, or on Vancouver Island.

Will Tariffs Make Cars More Expensive in Canada?

Currently, the tariffs implemented by the United States are on a temporary hold for the next 90 days. However, with such unpredictability in the decision making when it comes to tariffs, you never know when they will be reapplied to Canadian residents.

If the 25% tariff takes effect again in the next 3 months as President Trump has stated, then the cost of many vehicles produced in the U.S. would sky-rocket. In fact, buying a car from a new car dealership in Metro Vancouver could reflect a price different of several thousand dollars, depending on what you’re buying.

Which is why now is a better time than any to get the MOST cash for your used car, truck, SUV, van, hybrid, or motorcycle in the Lower Mainland. The demand for used vehicles later this year will increase immensely, the same way it did during the pandemic.

And if you’d like to make the most of that increase, and get the MOST cash for your car, sell your car to Cash For Cars BC. We buy vehicles from $100 – $100,000+, regardless of age or condition. Plus, we handle all the paperwork, we come to you, and NOBODY Pays More!

How Do the Tariffs Affect Canadian Consumers?

Aside from seeing an increase in the cost of vehicles produced in the US, there are a few other things that Canadians will definitely be noticing once the tariffs are back in effect.

Things Like:

• Reduced availability of certain models of vehicle
• Supply chain disruptions to Canadian vehicles that are using American parts to produce them
• Potentially higher prices overall to vehicles due to supply issues
• Much higher cost for all imported vehicles
• An increased demand for used cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, & hybrids in Canada

Because of the above items, many Canadian residents will be rushing to the dealerships this year to get their hands on a newer vehicle with regular pricing. However, rather than trading in your car, talk to Cash For Cars BC. We offer more cash for cars than most new car dealerships.

In fact, many of the local dealership throughout Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island use our car buying services to sell off their unwanted trade-ins. So, skip the middleman (the dealership), and sell your vehicle direct to Cash For Cars BC. NOBODY Pays More!

What Vehicles Will Be Tariffed by the US?

If you look around your local grocery store right now, everything on the shelves that is made or produced in Canada has a little Canadian flag sticker on it. And the ones that don’t, still have some sort of tag indicating its origin or where its produced. Because some “Canadian” products originate in Canada but are produced in the US. Meaning they are subject to tariffs.

Products made in Canada will not be affected by the tariffs, for obvious reasons. But that’s only if the product is also fully produced within Canada. The Canadian government wants you to support buying local and buying Canadian right now to help strengthen our economy. The same goes for the purchase of cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, hybrids, and motorcycles.

If certain parts of the vehicle that you’re buying are made in the US, but the vehicle is produced in Canada, you won’t have a 25% tariff on the total cost of the car. You will, however, notice an increase in price due to the cost increase on the parts that were imported to construct the vehicle.

That means that even if the vehicle you’re buying is made in Canada, if parts are outsourced to the United States, you’ll be seeing an increase on the overall price. This is why so many British Columbia and Canadian residents are choosing to purchase new vehicles before the tariffs get put back into effect.

Which Vehicles Are Produced in Canada?

The best way to avoid paying an extra 25% on your next vehicle purchase this summer, is to buy Canadian. Which is why knowing which vehicles are made in Canada is so important. If you’d like to give back to the Canadian economy while saving yourself a 25% tariff, purchase one of the following makes and models in British Columbia this year.

Vehicles Produced in Canada:

• Ford Edge
• Lincoln Nautilus
• Toyota Rav-4
• Honda Civic & Honda CR-V
• Chrysler Pacifica
• Jeep Compass
• GMC Sierra
• Chevrolet Silverado

And if you’re currently the proud owner of one of these vehicles and are looking to sell it for the MOST cash, talk to Cash For Cars BC. We are a 100% Canadian owned and operated business, and we love supporting our economy by buying used Canadian vehicles for the MOST cash.

What Types of Vehicles Do We Buy in Vancouver?

At Cash For Cars BC, we pride ourselves on buying all types of vehicles, in almost any condition. So, if you’re driving an aging vehicle and have been thinking about getting into something brand new, sell your current car today to Cash For Cars BC.

We Are Always Looking to Buy:

• Passenger cars
• Sports cars
• Exotic cars
• Rare Imports
• Classic & vintage vehicles
• Station wagons
• Trucks
• Jeeps
• SUV’s & crossovers
• Vans
• Buses
• Hybrid and electric vehicles
• Motorcycles
• Powersport vehicles
• RV’s and campers
• Scrap cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and vans
• Boats

We can almost always offer more cash for cars than any new car dealership or online car buyer. Plus, with current time constraints on the recent lift on tariffs, you’ll want to sell your vehicle in a timely manner to take advantage of new car prices before you see the increase after tariffs are initiated again in 3 months’ time.

Cash for Cars with Mechanical Issues

Think your vehicle can’t be sold for a decent price because of mechanical failure? Or perhaps you have a mounting list of much needed routine repairs and updates but feel like a vehicle that’s 10+ years old isn’t worth the investment. If so, contact Cash For Cars BC.

We buy vehicles from $100 – $100,000+, from scrap cars to Supercars, we buy them ALL. Which is why you can sell a vehicle that needs engine repairs, transmission servicing or replacement, timing belt replacement, or even major brake work for the MOST cash in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Just give our car buying team a quick call and provide us with all the details about the vehicle you’re selling. Let us know the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. We will then let you know if we require an in-person appointment before making an offer on your vehicle.

If we do need to see your vehicle first, our car buyers can come at a time that works best for you. We provide our car buying services 7 days a week, from 8:00 AM-10:00 PM. We also operate on most statutory holidays.

How Much Can I Sell My Car for in Vancouver?

Every vehicle has a totally different value because each vehicle that gets sold to Cash For Cars BC is being sold for a different reason, and in a different condition. Which is why we usually require an in-person appointment before we can make on offer on your vehicle.

However, our car buying team works 7 days a week, from 8:00 AM-10:00 PM. We also operate on most statutory holidays as well. Moreover, our car buyers come to you, not you to them. And they will happily come to your home, school, work, or anywhere else that is most comfortable for you.

Once we get the details of your vehicle over the phone, and then see it firsthand, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right on the spot. If you accept the offer, we’ll fill out the paperwork, hand over your payment, then leave with your vehicle. All in all, it only takes about 20-30 minutes.

Call Cash For Cars BC & Sell Your Car Today!

If you’re ready to beat the clock before the tariffs are put back into place, call Cash For Cars BC and sell your car for the MOST cash today. Now is a great time to get the best price on your car, truck, SUV, van, hybrid, or even motorcycle in British Columbia.

Since 1998, we’ve been buying vehicles in absolutely any condition, from anywhere in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and on Vancouver Island. Our prices range from $100 – $100,000+, from scrap cars to Supercars, we truly buy them ALL.

If you want to sell a daily driver with high mileage, or a collector car with limited drivetime, you’ll get the MOST cash for it when you sell your car to Cash For Cars BC. Plus, we handle all the paperwork, we come to you, and NOBODY Pays More!