FAQ

An as-is vehicle is sold in its present mechanical and cosmetic condition without a safety certificate. It may not be driven on a public road until you obtain a safety certificate from a licensed inspection station. The as-is price reflects the vehicle’s condition before any work is done. You have the option to add safety certification or full reconditioning — ask your Automotive Specialist for pricing. Even on an as-is sale, we are still required by Ontario law to disclose all material facts about the vehicle’s history, prior use, and condition in writing on your bill of sale. The OMVIC required disclosure for a vehicle sold as is, which would be the case, should you purchase any vehicle in as is condition form us is: “The motor vehicle sold under this contract is being sold “as-is” and is not represented as being in road worthy condition, mechanically sound or maintained at any guaranteed level of quality. The vehicle may not be fit for use as a means of transportation and may require substantial repairs at the purchaser’s expense. It may not be possible to register the vehicle to be driven in its current condition.”

An Ontario Safety Standards Certificate (SSC) is an official document confirming that a vehicle meets the minimum safety standards set by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) on the date of inspection. It is not a warranty or guarantee of the vehicle’s condition — you can buy and register a vehicle without one, but cannot put plates on it without one. 

Autosonline inspects every vehicle to identify the repairs and services required to pass an Ontario Safety Inspection and receive a Safety Standards Certificate, ensuring it is roadworthy and legal to drive on Ontario roads. We also assess each vehicle for any optional reconditioning or maintenance items that, in our opinion, would enhance its condition or longevity.e

Autosonline makes every effort to ensure that pre-inspection Ontario Safety requirements are posted in a clear manner on our website. 

Any vehicle displayed on our website with a stick number than ends in “x” means that is was purchased from a long and short term rental company and is an ‘ex-daily rental’.

Autosonline operates transparently and on an à la carte basis, ensuring clients are fully informed before committing to a purchase. Clients are encouraged to inspect the vehicle prior to signing and are made aware of all relevant details upfront.

By signing the purchase agreement, the client authorizes Autosonline to perform work on the vehicle on their behalf. This may include, but is not limited to, mechanical repairs necessary to obtain an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate, additional reconditioning, cosmetic work, or any other work directed by the purchaser.

Should the client cancel the agreement after signing, they will be responsible for the full cost of any work completed on the vehicle up to the point of cancellation.

Autosonline works with multiple lenders including major banks, and lenders that specialise in providing loans to individuals with poor, or less than perfect credit. There is no cost to apply. 

A non-prime lender is a lender that specialises in providing loans to individuals with poor, or less than perfect credit.

Credit score is impacted by multiple factors. Enquires is just one. While credit enquiries can negatively impact your credit score, it is typically minimal, and unavoidable when seeking a loan. 

The overwhelming majority of automotive loans we obtain on behalf of clients are without downpayments. 

Yes. We have lenders who specialise in just that scenario, looking to assist clients who are new to the country and need a loan for a vehicle. 

Autosonline seeks to obtain the best possible terms for your automotive loan, including the lowest possible interest rate. Rates generally fluctuate based on the prime rates at the Bank of Canada, and at the time of this content, May 24th, 2026, start at 6.9%. Rates vary by credit and vehicle. 

OMVIC ensures that every Ontario car dealer is licensed, honest, and accountable — and gives consumers a place to go when they’re not.

No. Making an appointment can ensure a representative has set aside time just for you, and that the vehicle you are interested in is available and ready for you to see. But feel free to just drop by! 

You must have a valid driver’s license to drive any vehicle. 

Autosonline accepts all trade-ins. We can help you out of your current loan on your trade as well. As a used car dealer, we specialise in vehicles just like yours and can pay top dollar. 

Buying the vehicle can take minutes or hours depending on your wishes. Take your time and make sure you are making the right decision. Usually, when you purchase a vehicle, we can have it ready for you in 48 to 72 hours. 

Autosonline advertised vehicles for sale ‘as is’ vehicle disclosing all known requirements the vehicle will need to pass Ontario Safety and recommending any additional reconditioning work the client may choose to have completed. The vehicle, and service work are sold separately which continues after the sale. We do warrant any work we complete on the vehicle for 90 days. 

The same person you purchased from. That is what is great about Autosonline. One person for sales, and service! 

Should you choose to purchase an extended warranty, or extended service contract, your agreement is with a third party and covered items, and terms and conditions, are defined in your warranty agreement and the express responsibility of the warranty or service contract provider. Autosonline does not have any vehicle warranty. Your vehicle may have remaining factory warranty coverage, however, Autosonline makes no representation regarding the coverages that may or may not remain.