It is important that buyers take necessary steps to protect themselves in a private transaction involving a used vehicle. | File photo

Practise ‘buyer beware’ when purchasing used vehicles

The purchase and sale of used vehicles is a common type of consumer transaction in modern society. In fact, the advancement of technology has made it easier than ever to identify and purchase used motor vehicles via private sale. That said, it is important that buyers take necessary steps to protect themselves in a private […] Read more


If you buy a used vehicle via private sale without searching the PPR, you might later discover that someone else has an interest in that vehicle for which debt is due and could be attempting to seize it. | File photo

Personal Property Registry provides valuable protection

The Personal Property Registry is a public, centralized, computerized system containing registrations related to security interests, such as liens, on personal property. The PPR is designed to provide users with a simple and reliable means to search for and register interests against personal property. The purpose of registering an interest in the PPR is two-fold. […] Read more