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๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿฟ Your go-to holiday movie? Drop your favou ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿฟ Your go-to holiday movie? Drop your favourites below! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ‘€ 

#HappyHolidays #December #Movies #VSA
๐Ÿš— Unlock Tax Savings in BC when you buy from a ๐Ÿš— Unlock Tax Savings in BC when you buy from a licensed dealership and trade in your used car! ๐ŸŒŸ 

Here's how it works:

๐Ÿ“Š Appraised Value: Dealerships will assess your used vehicle based on mileage, condition, and market trends to offer you a fair trade-in value. You can negotiate this with the dealer.

๐Ÿ’ธ Deduct from New Car Price: The appraised value becomes a tax-saving tool! This trade-in price is deducted from the sales price of your new vehicle.

๐Ÿ”„ Example: Trading in a $25,000 vehicle for a new $60,000 vehicle. Your taxable purchase price would be reduced to just $35,000.

โฐ Timing Matters: To qualify, ensure the trade-in occurs at the time of agreeing on the new car purchase.

Learn more about smart vehicle purchases โžก๏ธ Link in bio!
๐Ÿš— Exploring a used vehicle? Most licensed deale ๐Ÿš— Exploring a used vehicle? Most licensed dealerships in British Columbia provide a Vehicle History Report (VHR) for transparency.

Each report may cover:
๐Ÿ“‹ Comprehensive vehicle history
๐Ÿข Registration details and title info
๐Ÿšจ Accident and odometer readings
๐Ÿ”ง Maintenance history

Considerations:
๐Ÿš— A VHR is only one step in the buying process
๐Ÿ” If a dealer provides a report, pay attention to the information shown in the report and the representations made by the dealer
๐Ÿ“… Be sure to look at the date the report was run and to any limitations mentioned in the report
๐Ÿง A dealer can be held accountable if misrepresentations about the contents or the accuracy of a report are made
๐Ÿ’ผ Lien checks are essential if you are buying privately. These can be purchased as part of some reports or separately from BC Online.

Important:
๐Ÿšซ These reports are not 100% accurate and many have limitations. Completing a vehicle inspection prior to purchase is highly recommended.

Free tools:
๐Ÿ“ ICBC Vehicle Status check
๐Ÿ” CARFAX Canada VIN Decoder

For more info, click here: bit.ly/46Gd8jj

#VehicleHistoryReport #ConsumerAwareness #VSA #VehicleSalesAuthority
๐Ÿš— Visit the VSA's website today for practical t ๐Ÿš— Visit the VSA's website today for practical tips and FAQ's on buying a vehicle from a licensed dealer in British Columbia! 

๐Ÿ”— Visit the link in our bio!
https://vsabc.ca/

#BC #ConsumerProtection #VehiclePurchase #VSA #VehicleSalesAuthority
๐ŸŽ„While the holiday season is officially here, i ๐ŸŽ„While the holiday season is officially here, it's important to stay safe on the roads.๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ

According to @theicbc, on average there are 2,000 more crashes in December than any other month in BC.

@theicbc shares these tips for everyone to stay safe on the road this holiday season:

Prepare Your Vehicle:
๐ŸŒจ๏ธ Winter tires are a must for snowy conditions.
๐Ÿš— Check road conditions on drivebc.ca.
๐Ÿงณ Pack an emergency kit with essentials.

Slow Down:
โš ๏ธ Adjust speed for wet, icy, or snowy roads.
๐Ÿšฆ Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.

Avoid Distractions:
๐Ÿ“ต Make calls and set GPS before driving.
๐Ÿšธ Watch for pedestrians in busy lots.
๐Ÿพ Ensure pets won't distract you.

Take a Break:
๐Ÿ›‘ Use rest stops for breaks on longer drives.
๐Ÿ˜ด If drowsy, pull over and take a nap.

Plan for a Safe Ride Home:
๐Ÿš– Arrange a designated driver or use ride-sharing.
๐Ÿš‡ Opt for public transit, a taxi, or Operation Red Nose.
๐Ÿป Never drink and drive.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/417oYBK

#SafeDriving #December #Safety #VSA #VehicleSalesAuthority
Happy December 1st! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ„ Can you relate? ๐Ÿค” Happy December 1st! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ„

Can you relate? ๐Ÿค”

#Snow #Sunroof #December #VSA #VehicleSalesAuthority
๐Ÿš— As the weather gets colder, don't forget to d ๐Ÿš— As the weather gets colder, don't forget to defrost your windows!โ„๏ธ

โ„๏ธ Why is defrosting important?
๐Ÿ”น Safety first! Clear windows = better visibility
๐Ÿ”น Avoid fines and penalties for obstructed vision
๐Ÿ”น Prevent accidents and ensures a smooth journey

๐™ƒ๐™š๐™ง๐™š ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ข๐™š ๐™ž๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™™๐™ค'๐™จ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™™๐™ค๐™ฃ'๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™™๐™š๐™›๐™ง๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ:

โœ… DO:
Use your vehicle's defrost setting
Start your car a few minutes before driving
Gently scrape ice from the outside
Clear all windows, mirrors, and lights

โŒ DON'T:
Pour hot water on frozen glass (risk of cracking)
Drive with limited visibility
Rush the defrosting process

#Safety #ColdWeather #Defrost #VSA #VehicleSalesAuthority
๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’ธ Vehicle ownership can be a smooth ride wi ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’ธ Vehicle ownership can be a smooth ride with the right budgeting in place. ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜: Start by defining your budget, considering not just the purchase price but also ongoing expenses.

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—น๐—น ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€: Factor in fuel, maintenance, and insurance to get a clear picture of your financial responsibilities.

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ: Set aside a portion of your budget for unforeseen car expenses, so you're always in control.

4๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜†: Opt for a fuel-efficient vehicle to cut down on those gas costs.

5๏ธโƒฃ ๐—”๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€: While it's tempting, resist overinvesting in non-essential car features.

6๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Remember that cars lose value over time, so consider the long-term when budgeting.

#Vehicle #Budgeting #ConsumerAwareness #VSA

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