Buying and selling a used vehicle in the Okanagan

Practical guides for BC buyers and sellers, from Osoyoos to Salmon Arm. Every rule is checked against the official source and linked, so you can verify it yourself. How we write these.

Paperwork and tax

BC used car tax in 2026: what you'll pay on a private or dealer sale (calculator)

PST and GST on used vehicles in BC: private sale 12%, dealer 7–10% plus GST, the Black Book rule, FIN 320 appraisals, trade-ins, family gifts, EVs, and a free calculator.

Driving in the Okanagan

Winter tire rules for Okanagan drivers (2026–27): every route and date

Which Okanagan highways need winter tires, until March 31 or April 30, what counts as a winter tire in BC, fines, and what to check when buying a used vehicle this fall.