Buyer's tools and checklists
A test-drive checklist for northern Alberta, questions to ask before you sign, and links to your rights as an Alberta vehicle buyer.
Practical checklists you can bring to the dealership, whether you're shopping with us or anyone else.
Northern test-drive checklist
- Drive it on gravel or a rough road if you can, not just smooth pavement.
- Try the heater, defrost, heated seats and heated steering wheel.
- Ask which drive system it has, whether it has a low range, and how the drive modes work.
- Check what tires are on it. Are they winter, all-weather or all-season?
- For a plug-in, ask about charging cables, charge times and preconditioning.
- Check for a block heater cord, if the vehicle has one.
Know your rights
- AMVIC: before you go shopping
- AMVIC: before you sign
- AMVIC: all-in pricing is the law
- FCAC: shopping around for auto financing
Guides in this section
Our first in-depth guides for this section are being written and fact-checked now. In the meantime, start with the overview above or browse all guides.