OMVIC Registered Dealer — Licensed in Ontario

How to Sell Your Car in Ontario — The Simple Way

No UVIP headaches. No strangers at your door. No dealership pressure.
A real cash offer in under 60 seconds, and same-day payment.

What You Need to Sell Your Car in Ontario

Documents Required

  • Vehicle Ownership Permit The pink slip or combined-format document issued by ServiceOntario — must be in your name
  • Government-issued Photo ID Ontario driver's licence or passport
  • Lien / Loan Info Only needed if you have an outstanding balance — lender name and account number
  • Spare Keys Bring whatever you have; missing a spare won't disqualify your offer

Do You Need a UVIP?

Ontario law requires a Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) when selling privately. It costs ~$20 at a ServiceOntario location and shows lien history, odometer records, and registration info.

When selling to CARME Auto, you do not need a UVIP. As a licensed Ontario dealer, we obtain it ourselves — saving you a trip to ServiceOntario.

Private Sale vs. Trade-In vs. CARME Auto

Private Sale Dealer Trade-In CARME Auto
UVIP required You pay ~$20 Dealer handles We handle it
Bill of sale You prepare it Dealer prepares We prepare it
Offer type Negotiated / verbal Below market Firm written offer
Test drives with strangers Required Not needed Not needed
Need to buy something? No Often pressured Never
Time to complete 2–8 weeks 1–5 days 1–3 days
Payment Risky / informal Tied to trade Direct deposit or cheque

How the CARME Auto Process Works in Ontario

Four steps. Under an hour of your time. Done.

Step 1

Enter Your VIN

Submit your VIN and odometer at carmeauto.com/instant-offer. Takes under 60 seconds.

Step 2

Quick Questionnaire

Answer a few questions about condition, damage, and title. About 2 minutes.

Step 3

We Contact You

CARME Auto reviews your details and contacts you to confirm the offer and arrange vehicle pickup anywhere in Ontario.

Step 4

Get Paid

Sign the back of your ownership. Direct deposit within 1–3 days, or a cheque same/next day. CARME Auto handles the rest.

Ontario Car Selling — Common Questions

Everything you need to know before selling your vehicle in Ontario.

All FAQs →
Do I need a UVIP to sell my car in Ontario?
A UVIP (Used Vehicle Information Package) is required when selling privately in Ontario — about $20 at ServiceOntario. When selling to CARME Auto, you do not need a UVIP. As a licensed dealer, we obtain it ourselves. This saves you a trip to ServiceOntario and about $20.
What documents do I need to sell my car to CARME Auto?
Just three things: (1) your vehicle ownership permit, (2) government-issued photo ID, and (3) lien or loan account information if applicable. We handle the UVIP, bill of sale, and all transfer paperwork.
What is the fastest way to sell my car in Ontario?
Selling to CARME Auto. Submit your VIN online, receive a real firm offer in under 60 seconds, and complete the transaction within 1–3 days. No listings, no test drives with strangers, no negotiation — just a firm offer and same-day payment.
Do I pay HST when selling my car in Ontario?
When selling to a licensed dealer like CARME Auto, you do not collect or remit HST. In a private sale, the buyer pays RST (13%) at registration — not the seller. CARME Auto handles all tax and registration paperwork.
Does CARME Auto handle car loans and liens in Ontario?
Yes. CARME Auto pays off your active loan directly and deducts it from your offer. A $299 lien resolution fee applies. Payoffs typically take 10–30 business days. We'll walk you through every step.
How does selling to CARME Auto compare to a dealership trade-in?
With a trade-in, dealers bundle your car's value with a purchase and often offer below market. CARME Auto buys directly — no trade-in required, no purchase pressure. You get a transparent, market-based offer you can accept or decline on your own timeline.

With Us, You Win - We Handle Everything!

Stop wasting time with private sales and paperwork hassles. As a licensed Ontario dealer, we handle all the documentation and logistics for you. Just tell us about your car, get your offer, and we'll take care of everything else - making selling your vehicle quick and stress-free.

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Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Are Saying

★★★★★

"Honestly the easiest way to sell my car in Windsor. I looked at Clutch first but they wanted me to drive to Toronto. CARME called me personally — not a call centre — and had someone pick up my car the same week. I'll be recommending these guys to everyone."

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Jeff Laurnes
Windsor, ON
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"I needed to sell my car fast in the Ottawa area and CARME was the quickest option I found. Submitted online, got an offer within a minute, whole process done in two days. Painless — I'd recommend CARME to anyone."

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Laura MacDonald
Rockland, ON
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"I got quotes from Clutch and a couple of local dealers before trying CARME. CARME gave me the best price and Michael himself called me — not a call centre. If you want to sell your car in Toronto without the runaround, these are the guys."

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Terry Nolan
Toronto, ON
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"Submitted my truck and had a call back within the hour. Looked at Clutch too but CARME came to me in Ottawa instead of making me drive somewhere. Offer, pickup, payment — done in two days. Couldn't have been easier."

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Kevin M.
Ottawa, ON
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"Best way to sell a car without the private sale headache. I didn't want strangers at my house — CARME came to me in Hamilton, gave a fair price, no haggling, cheque the next day. Easiest car transaction I've ever made."

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Sandra B.
Hamilton, ON
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"Had an active loan on my SUV and wasn't sure who'd buy it. CARME was the fastest option I found in Kingston — they paid out the loan directly and handled all the paperwork. Just signed the ownership and handed over the keys."

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Daniel P.
Kingston, ON