Motor dealers are required to sell vehicles free of liens, but you must check for liens against the vehicle when buying from a private individual.
Some used vehicle buyers have been surprised to find a tow truck in their driveway towing away their recent purchase.
This could happen if a garage had a lien against the vehicle for unpaid repairs or its former owner had an unpaid loan on the vehicle.
Liens can be checked at the Personal Property Registry, through BC Online, or at select Service BC office locations.
If you are purchasing a used vehicle, whether in a private sale or through a registered dealer, you are encouraged to obtain a CarProof vehicle history report, which also includes a lien check.
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