{"id":823138,"date":"2019-12-13T14:26:20","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T19:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=823138"},"modified":"2025-04-15T02:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T06:47:29","slug":"shop-for-car-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/online-car-dealers-canada\/shop-for-car-online","title":{"rendered":"How to buy a car online in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since the pandemic, many people have shifted to buying cars online instead of shopping with a traditional dealer. Learn more about how to buy a car online in Canada and compare some of the best places to shop. Follow our 7 easy steps to buying a car online and having it delivered to your doorstep.<\/p><h3>7 steps to buying a car online<\/h3><h4>1. Pick a platform for buying a car online<\/h4><p><strong>Online dealers<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/online-car-dealers-canada\">Online car dealers<\/a> offer an inventory of certified used vehicles, so you can shop for a car online and have it delivered to your house. Most online dealers also offer warranty coverage and a free trial period or money back guarantee to make sure you like the car. Haggling on prices is usually not allowed and vehicles are typically newer than 2012.<\/p><p><strong>Online automotive marketplaces<\/strong><\/p><p>These are digital platforms that let you compare the prices of multiple cars from different dealerships, all in one place. All you need to do is input the features you want in a car and you\u2019ll be matched with a list of suitable vehicles. Some platforms offer \u201cBuy from home\u201d options so you can shop completely online.<\/p><h4>Where can I shop for a car online in Canada?<\/h4><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 20%;\" scope=\"col\">Online seller<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\">Financing<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 15%;\" scope=\"col\">Trial period<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 20%;\" scope=\"col\">Serviced provinces<\/th><th style=\"text-align: center; width: 20%;\" scope=\"col\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-971251 has-padding-top-small aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/ClutchLogo_supplied_483x141.png\" alt=\"Clutch\" width=\"177\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/ClutchLogo_supplied_483x141.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/ClutchLogo_supplied_483x141.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/ClutchLogo_supplied_483x141.png?fit=531 531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Loan amount: From $7,500<\/li><li>Loan term: 24 - 96 months<\/li><li>Rates: From 7.99%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><td>10 days\/750 km<\/td><td>ON, NB, PEI, BC and NS (no trade-in option in BC)<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/car-loans\/clutch-sell-or-trade-your-car-ca-car-loans-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFCL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-bottom-small%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2221759%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFCL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22b2551d0e-dd74-4c10-aec7-edba4e1039df%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Clutch%2BSell%2Bor%2BTrade%2BYour%2BCar%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2264f3760a-9630-4758-a75f-5f8b97ee3ef1%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Clutch%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22823138%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22car-loans%252Fonline-car-dealers-canada%252Fshop-for-car-online%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-small\">Go to site<\/a><p><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--fluid\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/online-car-dealers-canada\/clutch-review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read review<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-971254 has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CanadaDrivesLogo_supplied_310x36.png\" alt=\"Canada Drives\" width=\"310\" height=\"36\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CanadaDrivesLogo_supplied_310x36.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CanadaDrivesLogo_supplied_310x36.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CanadaDrivesLogo_supplied_310x36.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CanadaDrivesLogo_supplied_310x36.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CanadaDrivesLogo_supplied_310x36.png?fit=930 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Loan amount: $5,000 \u2013 $75,000<\/li><li>Loan term: 12 - 96 months<\/li><li>Rates: Varies<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td>7 days\/500 km<\/td><td>Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan<\/td><td><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--fluid\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/canada-drives-review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read review<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-980448 has-padding-top-small\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/CaroogaLogo_Supplied_500x75.png\" alt=\"Carooga\" width=\"500\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/CaroogaLogo_Supplied_500x75.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/CaroogaLogo_Supplied_500x75.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/CaroogaLogo_Supplied_500x75.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/CaroogaLogo_Supplied_500x75.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/CaroogaLogo_Supplied_500x75.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/CaroogaLogo_Supplied_500x75.png?fit=1500 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Loan amount: Starting at $7,500<\/li><li>Loan term: Not specified<\/li><li>Rates: Not specified<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td>Offers are guaranteed for 7 days<\/td><td>Western Canada with Vancouver as the main hub (but they're currently unavailable for retail customers)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-971253 has-padding-top-small\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CarDoorLogo_supplied_300x55.png\" alt=\"CarDoor\" width=\"300\" height=\"55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CarDoorLogo_supplied_300x55.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CarDoorLogo_supplied_300x55.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CarDoorLogo_supplied_300x55.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/11\/CarDoorLogo_supplied_300x55.png?fit=900 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Loan amount: $7,500 \u2013 <\/li><li>Loan term: 48 - 96 months<\/li><li>Rates: Starting at Undisclosed<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td>7 days\/300 km<\/td><td>Ontario<\/td><td><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--fluid\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/online-car-dealers-canada\/cardoor-review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read review<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-975689 aligncenter\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/AutoTraderLogo_Supplied_284x177.png\" alt=\"AutoTrader\" width=\"100\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/AutoTraderLogo_Supplied_284x177.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/AutoTraderLogo_Supplied_284x177.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td><ul><li>Loan amount: Varies<\/li><li>Loan term: Varies<\/li><li>Rates: Varies<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td>Test drive for 48 hours (Toronto only)<\/td><td>All provinces<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/used-car-sites\">Best used car sites in Canada<\/a><\/p><h4>2. Browse the online inventory<\/h4><ul><li>Browse the inventory based on key parameters such as vehicle year, make, model, mileage, transmission and more.<\/li><li>Online dealers provide instant access to comprehensive info about the car by including the CARFAX report and inspection report.<\/li><li>These reports are typically not available with online car brokers like AutoTrader.<\/li><\/ul><h4>3. Reserve the car you\u2019re interested in or proceed to purchase<\/h4><ul><li>Open the website and choose the ad for the car you want. Click to purchase and indicate if you\u2019ll pay in full or if you want to finance the car (see below for an example from Canada Drive\u2019s website).<\/li><li>Some dealers may require you to pay a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/used-car-sites\/used-car-deposits\">deposit to hold the vehicle<\/a>. Clutch, for example, requires a $100 deposit.<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-992585\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyingCarOnlineImage_Supplied_1600x750.jpg\" alt=\"Buying a car online\" width=\"1600\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyingCarOnlineImage_Supplied_1600x750.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyingCarOnlineImage_Supplied_1600x750.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyingCarOnlineImage_Supplied_1600x750.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyingCarOnlineImage_Supplied_1600x750.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyingCarOnlineImage_Supplied_1600x750.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyingCarOnlineImage_Supplied_1600x750.jpg?fit=4800 4800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4800px) 100vw, 4800px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h4>4. Fill out the online application<\/h4><ul><li>Fill out an application with online dealers in less than 10 minutes. Your application may take longer if you need financing.<\/li><li>Automotive marketplaces such as AutoTrader may require a more extensive application.<\/li><\/ul><h4>5. Set up financing (if not paying in cash)<\/h4><ul><li>Fill out an application for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\">car financing<\/a> and determine your monthly payment.<\/li><li>With financing, you\u2019ll pay a set interest rate on a regular monthly payment over a set number of years until your loan is paid off in full.<\/li><\/ul><h4>6. Buy the car and have it delivered to your doorstep<\/h4><ul><li>Buy the car and have it delivered in 1 to 3 business days with online car dealers. You may need to pay a delivery fee depending on where you live.<\/li><li>You can also choose to pick up the car from the facility.<\/li><li>Before delivery, most dealers will arrange insurance and registration for you.<\/li><li>Have your driver\u2019s licence ready and your documents in place when buying from an automotive marketplace.<\/li><\/ul><h4>7. Test own your car for a specific time<\/h4><ul><li>Many online dealers offer trial periods between 7 and 14 days (with limits on mileage). Some also offer exchanges for 30-60 days.<\/li><li>Return the car if you\u2019re unhappy with it. The online dealer will pick up the car.<\/li><li>Some conditions apply \u2013 for example, the car can\u2019t be modified, in an accident or past a certain mileage.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Pros and cons of buying a car online in Canada<\/h3><h4>Pros<\/h4><p>Take advantage of these benefits when buying a car online in Canada:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>No aggressive sales tactics.<\/strong> Shop the online inventory from your own home and pick the car you want on your own terms.<\/li><li><strong>Return and exchange period.<\/strong> Test drive your vehicle and return it within 7-14 days with online dealers. Some automotive marketplaces may not offer a return period.<\/li><li><strong>Complimentary warranty.<\/strong> Get a 30- to 90-day warranty depending on the online dealer.<\/li><li><strong>Thorough car inspection.<\/strong> Rest easy knowing the car you buy will come with a full inspection and CARFAX report in most cases.<\/li><li><strong>Delivery to your door.<\/strong> Browse the online inventory for a car and have it delivered straight to your doorstep.<\/li><li><strong>Hassle-free.<\/strong> Skip multiple test drives and long drawn-out interactions with sellers by buying your car directly from an online dealer.<\/li><\/ul><h4>What to watch out for when buying a car online<\/h4><p>Watch for these drawbacks when buying a car online in Canada:<\/p><ul class=\"list-3\"><li><strong>Newer used cars only.<\/strong> Most online dealers only offer vehicles that are 2012 or above. You may be able to get older cars with an online marketplace.<\/li><li><strong>Non-negotiable prices.<\/strong> Most online inventories come with set prices so you can\u2019t haggle down.<\/li><li><strong>No test drives.<\/strong> You won\u2019t be able to test drive multiple cars at one time like you can with an in-person dealer.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What documents do I need to provide to shop for a car online in Canada?<\/h3><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><strong>Government-issued ID<\/strong><\/td><td>Driver\u2019s licence, passport or other form of ID.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application form<\/strong><\/td><td>Provide personal information such as full name, home address, phone number and other contact details.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Payment information<\/strong><\/td><td>Pay by cash, credit card or bank draft in most cases if you\u2019re paying for your car outright.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank account information<\/strong><\/td><td>Supply direct deposit information to pay for your car or make your monthly repayments if you get in-house financing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h4>Additional information required if you get in-house financing:<\/h4><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><strong>Application form<\/strong><\/td><td>Fill out a secondary application form for financing, which will typically require more thorough information.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Employment or income information<\/strong><\/td><td>Pay stubs, bank deposits, letters of employment, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Credit check<\/strong><\/td><td>Consent to a credit check so your online seller can assess your creditworthiness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank account information<\/strong><\/td><td>Supply direct deposit information to pay for your car or make your monthly repayments if you get in-house financing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>How to pay for your car<\/h3><p>There are 3 main ways you can pay when buying a car online in Canada:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Pay in full.<\/strong> Use your own savings or pay with a credit card.<\/li><li><strong>Finance with an online dealer.<\/strong> Fill out an application for financing with your dealer online, usually at the point of purchase.<\/li><li><strong>Finance with your own lender.<\/strong> Apply for financing from a bank or private lender before you start shopping.<\/li><\/ul><p>Example of the process if you pay in full with online dealer Canada Drives:<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-992586\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyYourCarOnline_Supplied_570x580.jpg\" alt=\"Buying car online example\" width=\"570\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyYourCarOnline_Supplied_570x580.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyYourCarOnline_Supplied_570x580.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyYourCarOnline_Supplied_570x580.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyYourCarOnline_Supplied_570x580.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyYourCarOnline_Supplied_570x580.jpg?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/BuyYourCarOnline_Supplied_570x580.jpg?fit=1710 1710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1710px) 100vw, 1710px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h3>Should I get a car online or at an in-person dealership?<\/h3><p>The decision to buy online vs at an in-person dealership will depend on what type of buying experience you want. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/car-loans\/online-car-dealers-canada\/buying-car-online-vs-dealership\">Compare online vs in-person dealerships<\/a> to decide which option might be the best fit for you.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th><\/th><th>Online dealers<\/th><th>In-person dealerships<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Examples<\/td><td><ul><li>Clutch, Canada Drives, Carooga CarDoor<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>Local dealers near you<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prices<\/td><td><ul><li>Cheaper than in-person dealerships due to lower operating costs<\/li><li>Non-negotiable prices<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>Potentially more expensive than online dealers and marketplaces<\/li><li>Negotiable prices<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inventory<\/td><td><ul><li>Used cars only, typically newer than 2012<\/li><li>Usually hundreds of cars to choose from<\/li><li>All on one webpage<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>New and used cars<\/li><li>Hundreds of cars to pick from<\/li><li>Usually need to visit in person to see inventory with each dealer<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buying process<\/td><td><ul><li>Convenient, hassle-free, completely online<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>Visit and test drive in-person<\/li><li>May be able to see inventory online in some cases<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trial period<\/td><td><ul><li>Varies by dealer, usually 7-14 days<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>No trial period unless specified by dealer but test drives allowed<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financing<\/td><td><ul><li>In-house financing, bank loans and private loans<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>In-house financing, bank loans and private loans<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra features<\/td><td><ul><li>Buying process is completely online<\/li><li>At-home delivery<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul><li>In-person test drives<\/li><li>No online interactions required<\/li><li>At-home delivery in some cases.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><ul><li>Online sellers offer an easy and convenient way to purchase a vehicle without ever leaving your house.<\/li><li>You can pay with in-house financing, external financing or by paying your car off with your own savings or credit card.<\/li><li>Once you pay, your car will be delivered to your doorstep and you\u2019ll often have a promo period to test drive the car before the sale is finalized.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is the best site for buying a car online in Canada?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>The best site for buying a car online in Canada will depend on factors such as your location, what inventory is available and how much you can afford to pay. Compare used car sites to learn more about available options and which company might be the best fit for you.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can you buy a new car online?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Online dealers mostly specialize in used cars. Some manufacturers, like Tesla, do offer an online buying process for new cars. 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