Documents You Need to Export a Vehicle From Canada: A Complete Checklist
Vehicle exports from Canada move through CBSA, CBP, EPA, DOT, and state DMVs. Each stage requires specific documents, and missing any of them creates delays — sometimes weeks. The Edmonton-based export team at Northern Auto Brokers has handled cross-border vehicle exports for over two decades, and this is the complete checklist of documents you need […]
Do I Need a Customs Broker to Export a Car From Canada?
The short answer is: technically no, you can self-clear a vehicle export from Canada to the United States — but in practice, almost everyone uses a customs broker, and the reasons are good. The Edmonton-based export team at Northern Auto Brokers has handled vehicle exports for over two decades, and this is the practical answer […]
Diesel Pickup Resale Value in Canada: Why Diesels Hold Their Money
Pull wholesale prices on a 5-year-old gas F-150 next to a 5-year-old F-250 diesel and the difference is striking — diesel pickups in Canada hold value remarkably well. The reasons go deeper than “people like diesel,” and understanding them tells you something about when to buy, when to sell, and what to expect at lease-end. […]
Cost to Export a Car From Canada to the USA: Full 2026 Breakdown
If you’re selling a Canadian vehicle to a U.S. buyer, the price you negotiate is just the start. Customs fees, broker charges, transport, U.S. compliance work, taxes, and registration on the U.S. side all stack on top — and the total can exceed $4,000 on a typical vehicle. The Edmonton-based export team at Northern Auto […]
Best Time of Year to Sell a Commercial Truck in Canada
If you can choose when to sell a commercial truck in Canada, the calendar can move your sale price by thousands of dollars. Demand for work trucks isn’t flat across the year — construction season, oilfield activity, and weather shape buyer urgency, and the wholesale market reflects that. The Edmonton fleet team at Northern Auto […]
Best Time of Year to Sell a Car in Canada (Spring vs Fall vs Winter)
A Toyota Camry that pulls $24,000 in March can pull $21,500 in December — same car, same condition, different month. The Canadian used car market isn’t seasonally neutral, and the timing of your sale can move the price by 10–15% on common vehicles. The team behind FlipQuick at Northern Auto Brokers watches Canadian wholesale and […]
Best Place to Sell a Luxury or Exotic Car in Alberta
A luxury or exotic car isn’t just an expensive used car — it’s a different market with different buyers, different channels, and different risks. Selling a Lamborghini through Kijiji and selling a base Honda Civic through Kijiji are not the same experience. The Alberta team at Northern Auto Brokers has worked with luxury and exotic […]
Best Apps to Sell Your Car in Canada: A Side-by-Side Comparison
A decade ago, selling your car in Canada meant Auto Trader and a pile of phone calls. Today there’s a dozen apps competing for the privilege of buying or listing your car — and they don’t work the same way. Some give you cash offers in minutes; some are listing platforms; some are auctions; some […]
AutoTrader vs Instant Cash Offers: Which Approach Wins on Net Payout?
AutoTrader Canada has been the default place to list a quality used car since the days when listings ran in newspapers. Instant cash offers — apps like FlipQuick that pay you directly — are newer, faster, and changing the math. The team behind FlipQuick at Northern Auto Brokers watches both sides of this market, and […]
Auto Customs Brokers in Edmonton: How to Pick the Right One for Cross-Border Sales
If you’re selling a vehicle from Edmonton to a U.S. buyer, you’ll need a customs broker — and the broker you pick affects timeline, total cost, and whether the deal closes smoothly. The Edmonton-based export team at Northern Auto Brokers has worked alongside (and around) most of the auto customs brokers operating in Alberta over […]