Accommodation sale
Transferring a heavy vehicle
As soon as financing is involved, Quebec law requires the transaction to go through a licensed dealer. Lavoie Transit holds that licence and handles the entire file.
How it gets settled
You get paid on the day of the transaction
Between two private parties, the buyer's lender releases the funds once the liens are lifted and the transfer is done. With a licensed dealer in the middle, these steps are settled within the transaction.
Registered rights, before anything else
An RDPRM search reveals the rights registered against the vehicle. Any remaining balance is settled within the transaction itself. This is the step that prevents bad surprises three weeks later.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is an accommodation sale?
It is a transaction where a licensed dealer steps in between two third parties to produce the documents required for registration. In Quebec, it becomes mandatory as soon as financing or refinancing is involved.
Why is my money frozen when I sell to a private buyer?
The buyer's lender releases the funds once the liens are lifted and the transfer is done. With no dealer in the middle, each party waits for the other and the delay belongs to no one. An accommodation sale puts these steps in a controlled order.
Does Lavoie Transit buy the vehicle?
No. Lavoie Transit acts as a licensed dealer in a transaction between two third parties. The vehicle goes from the seller to the buyer, with the required documents and checks.
What does the RDPRM search change?
It reveals the rights registered against the vehicle, such as the balance of a previous loan. If one remains, it is settled within the transaction. That is what keeps a buyer from discovering a debt after the fact.
How long does a transfer take?
The file is prepared within a few days once the documents are gathered. The actual timeline depends mostly on how fast the lender works and on the availability of both parties.
A vehicle to buy or sell?
It all starts with a free 30-minute call about your vehicle transfer. We take the time to listen, understand your needs and suggest the best options for what comes next.
or call (514) 648-8487
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