Do you think you can spot a curbsider? Take a small quiz and find out!

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* 1. Where does a curbsider usually sell vehicles?

At a licensed dealership

From parking lots or online marketplaces

From their home garage with a business license

At a manufacturer’s showroom

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* 2. A seller refuses to show you the vehicle’s history report and claims it recently passed a safety check. What should you do?

Trust them and proceed with the purchase

Offer more money to get the report later

Insist on seeing the report or walk away

Assume the car is fine since it has a safety certificate

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* 3. A seller claims they are selling a car for a friend or family member. What should you do?

Ask for proof of ownership and ensure their name is on the vehicle registration

Assume it’s a good deal since they need to sell quickly

Check if they have power of attorney to sell the vehicle

It’s fine because you don’t need to change the ownership if it’s family

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* 4. You notice the seller’s name is not on the vehicle’s ownership document. What does this mean?

The seller forgot to update the paperwork

The car is likely stolen or being flipped illegally

It’s normal for used cars to have different names on the paperwork

The car is a great deal, so it doesn’t matter

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* 5. What’s a common pricing red flag that suggests a curbsider is selling the vehicle?

The price is slightly negotiable

The seller offers a big discount if you pay in cash

The vehicle is priced well below market value

The price is higher because of added accessories

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* 6. A seller pressures you to pay in cash and finalize the sale quickly. What should you do?

Ask for a receipt and proceed with caution

Walk away—high-pressure tactics are a red flag

Offer half in cash and half in another form of payment

Pay right away since it seems like a great deal

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* 7. The seller refuses to let you get an independent mechanical inspection. What does this suggest?

The seller is confident in the car’s condition

The vehicle might have hidden issues

Inspections aren’t necessary for used vehicles

The seller wants to save you money

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* 8. The vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the dashboard doesn’t match the one on the ownership papers. What does this mean?

The paperwork was accidentally mixed up

The car could be stolen or re-VINned

It’s a minor issue that won’t affect the purchase

The seller made an honest mistake

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* 9. The seller tells you the car is “as-is” and won’t provide a Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) in Ontario. What should you do?

Insist on the UVIP or walk away

Trust the seller and buy the car

Assume the UVIP isn’t necessary for private sales

Buy the car quickly before someone else does

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* 10. The online listing states the vehicle is “accident-free,” but the history report shows a past collision. What does this mean?

The history report is probably wrong

The seller may be dishonest or uninformed

The seller had the car repaired, so it doesn’t matter

You should ignore it if the price is good

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* 11. The seller wants to meet in a parking lot or at a gas station to complete the sale. What should you do?

Proceed

Ask for a discount since it’s a quick sale

Insist on meeting at their home or a licensed dealership

Bring cash and complete the deal quickly

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* 12. The car’s odometer shows low mileage, but the wear on the pedals and seats suggests high use. What might be happening?

The car was just well-maintained

The odometer could have been rolled back

The previous owner didn’t drive much

It’s normal for older cars to look worn