Buying online

Buying online

Buying online

Clutch, Canada Drives, the big marketplaces and dealer websites: how online car buying works in Canada, what it really costs and how to buy safely.

Clutch, Canada Drives, the big marketplaces and dealer websites: how online car buying works in Canada, what it really costs and how to buy safely.

Clutch.ca 10-day money-back policy: what it really covers

Clutch.ca lets you return a car within 10 days or 750 km. Here is what the terms say, where the limits are, and what the law gives you separately.

Is Canada Drives legit? Reviews and what to check

Canada Drives no longer sells cars online itself. Here is what it does now, what regulators and review sites show, and what to check before you apply.

Clutch vs Canada Drives: two different ways to buy online

Clutch sells cars itself. Canada Drives pre-approves your loan and matches you with partner dealers. Compare coverage, fees, returns and financing.

Sites like Canada Drives: other ways to buy a car online

Canada Drives now matches you with partner dealerships. Here are other ways to buy a car online in Canada, who sells you the car, and what to check.

Autotrader, Kijiji and CarGurus: what to check on each

How Autotrader.ca, Kijiji and CarGurus.ca describe themselves, their price ratings and seller contact, and what a listing site does not check for you.

Is it safe to buy a car online in Canada?

What protects you when you buy a car online in Canada, what does not, and what to check before you pay, based on provincial regulator pages.

Can you return a car you bought online in Canada?

Most provinces give no right to cancel a car purchase once you sign. Here is what the law does give you, and how to read a company's own return policy.

Online car buying scams in Canada and how to spot them

The common online car scams in Canada, from too-good prices to fake deposits, what regulators and the CAFC say to check, and how to report fraud.

Delivery day checklist for a car you bought online

Your online car purchase is arriving. Here is what to check before you sign for it: VIN, odometer, paperwork, recalls, insurance, and what to do if it is wrong.

Buying a used car sight unseen in Canada: get it checked

Buying a used car you cannot see in Canada: the evidence to ask for, how to get an independent inspection, the order of checks before you pay and your rights.

How to pay safely when you buy a car online in Canada

Deposits, e-Transfer, bank drafts, cards and loans: what each way of paying protects, what it does not, and what to do if you think you were scammed.

How does Clutch.ca work? Should You Use It?

If you've ever wondered about Clutch.ca and whether it's worth your time, you're not alone. Canadians are asking "Is Clutch.ca legit?" and "How does this whole thing actually work?" more than ever.

Is Carvana in Canada? Why Not, and What to Use Instead (2026)

Carvana doesn’t sell cars in Canada. Here’s why, how Clutch compares, and a different way to shop: a personal car agent you text that searches the whole market for you.

Can’t Find Canada Drives Inventory? Try Uobo Instead

Searching for Canada Drives inventory? They closed down their car sales business in 2023. Learn what happened, and why Uobo is the best alternative for buying used cars online in Canada by focusing on the shopper.

Uobo car agent

Let an agent do the legwork

Let an agent do the legwork

Let an agent do the legwork

Text Uobo what you need. It searches dealers near you, checks history and price, and messages dealers for you, so you only talk to the ones worth your time.

Text Uobo what you need. It searches dealers near you, checks history and price, and messages dealers for you, so you only talk to the ones worth your time.