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A member quote includes dealer invoice, the APA negotiated mark up over
invoice, incentives and a referral to a dealer or a broker who guarantees to
sell or lease you the vehicle at the pre-negotiated price. Membership
includes 5 quotes.
New
Members $77.00
GST (QC, AB, MB, PE, SK, NWT,
NU, YT)
.$3.85
QST (QC residents
only)
....$6.06
HST (ON, NB, NL)
.$10.01
HST (BC)
..$9.24
HST (NS)
$11.55
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NEW VEHICLE BUYING SERVICE
The APA has a network of car dealers
and brokers in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria to help you
buy your new vehicle at substantial savings and with the fewest hassles.
Participating dealers/brokers agree to a fixed non-negotiable price. All
deals are subject to a $65 APA referral fee payable at the time of purchase.
Toronto
(join APA
Toronto)::
The APA has
agreements for all mainstream vehicle manufacturers. There are, however, a
few luxury makes that are not covered, such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche and
Saab.
Also, we cannot offer this service to members for fixed price brands
like Saturn. If you are planning to buy a luxury car through
our service, contact us by e-mail at
apatoronto@apa.ca to know if we have an agreement for the car you have
chosen.
Quote requests
submitted before 4pm are completed on the same
business day.
Quote requests submitted after 4pm are completed on the next
business day.
Vancouver, Victoria
(join APA
Toronto):
APA approved broker can deliver most
brands on Vancouver Island and the mainland, but please contact the Toronto
office by email at apatoronto@apa.ca
to know if we can help you with the brand you have chosen.
We do need extra time to prepare these quotes. Therefore,
quote requests will be completed by the end of the next business day.
Montreal, Ottawa (join APA Montreal):
Most makes are
covered, but please contact us by e-mail at
apamontreal@apa.ca before
joining to know if the car you are considering is covered by our service.
We do need extra time to prepare these quotes. Therefore,
quote requests will be completed by the end of the next business day.
INDEPENDENT TRADE-IN APPRAISAL SERVICE
Buying a new
car often includes two transactions, one for the new car and the other for
your trade in. Since this is a classic example of a zero sum game, it is a
good idea to get more than one appraisal for your old car. APA members can
receive a second quote for their trade in from an approved used car dealer.
If higher, the amount youre offered from the Used Car Appraisal Service
will be honoured by any APA approved new car dealer. APAs Used Car
Appraisal creates no obligation on your part. If you would like to take
advantage of this service here is what you do:
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Make an
appointment with Kevin Bavelaar or John Walischek. Call Auto Showplace
at (416) 661-3444.
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The
appraisal takes about an hour and
in most cases you will receive a firm verbal
commitment right away. You do not need to provide a written copy of the
evaluation to an APA approved new car dealer. The dealer will confirm
the trade in amount directly with Auto Showplace.
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If you
do not intend to buy your new vehicle from an APA new car dealer and
wish to obtain the appraisal in writing so that you can negotiate with
your local dealer, there will be an $85 fee.
Keep in mind
there is not a guarantee the appraisal from Auto Showplace will exceed the
offer youll receive from the dealer. On the other hand, when it comes to
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AUTOMOBILE FINANCING AND LEASING
The APA member price applies equally to finance and lease options. The
pre-negotiated buying price is simply converted to a monthly finance or
lease payment based on the terms and incentives offered by the manufacturer. APAs finance
and leasing analysis service is also available so that you can confirm that
the payments correspond to the negotiated member price, or the price you
obtained from your local dealer.
Leasing can be tricky. We strongly recommend that you contact the APA to
confirm the accuracy of the quote you received either from the APA
recommended dealer/broker or your own. Please note that in order to
confirm a lease monthly payment we need to know not only the APA negotiated
price and monthly payment but also the residual value (buyback) and the
total amount due on delivery (please itemize). If there is a trade in, state
the amount allowed. We will also gladly confirm finance payments.
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LEASE RETURN APPRAISAL SERVICE
In today’s troubled car market, dealers and manufacturers have become much more vigilant in passing on the costs of repairing and reconditioning vehicles returned at the end of the lease. Often, whether a part needs to be replaced or merely repaired is a judgment call. Think of a dented bumper for example. The choice between repair and replacement may be subjective but the cost of replacement is certainly much higher. In today’s environment, neither the dealer nor the inspection company designated by the lessor is likely to choose the less expensive option. Over the last 18 months APA has received a number of complaints from consumers who felt they were overcharged. As always, a second, independent opinion is a good idea.
A few weeks before the end of your lease term, you will be contacted by the lessor. If you choose to return the vehicle, it will be examined by either the dealer or the designated inspection company to determine what repairs, if any, are necessary. You may be given an estimate and a choice to have the vehicle repaired by the dealer or on your own.
Sometimes, the best strategy is to take care of obvious problem areas even before meeting the inspection company or the dealer. Possibly an inexpensive repair or touch -up will allow the problem area to be passed over or deemed adequate by the inspection company. The APA approved inspection centre will provide you with a list of items you should look at and at the same time provide, if applicable, a repair estimate. There is no obligation on your part whatsoever.
Contact APA for a referral or further details at 416 204-1466 or email
us at apatoronto@apa.ca
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USED VEHICLE BUYING SERVICE
This service is available only in the Toronto area
More used cars than ever are now
available through APAs industry leading used car buying service. As of
September 2008, members can place orders for vehicles of their choice
through our approved dealer - Auto Showplace. They will conduct an online search through dealer auctions and
other wholesale distribution sources. This unique service helps you find the
car you want without compromising on options, mileage or even colour. Also,
you will retain the peace of mind that comes with buying through the APAs
Used Car Buying Service and its unmatched industry leading one month money
back guarantee. Contact us to get more details or referral to
the recommended dealer authorized to provide this pioneer service. Read on
below for information about our regular used car buying service.
The APAs comprehensive and convenient Used Car Buying Service offers
excellent value for the money and is exclusive to APA members.
APA recommended dealers perform an extensive inspection on all vehicles.
Most will run a VIN check for previous owners, liens and insurance
information which brands vehicles as irreparable, salvage, rebuilt or
stolen.
A 30-day money back warranty is standard on all vehicles purchased by APA
members. If you are not satisfied with the vehicle within a 30-day period,
the purchase price is refunded minus a small rental charge.
The APA recommends that members:
a) conduct a VIN search (if not provided by the selling dealer)
b) have an independent inspection performed at
a recommended garage listed in the Recommended Garages section of this site
to obtain an unbiased opinion on the vehicles condition.
Our participating
dealers have undertaken to take care of any problems revealed as a result of
the inspection.
Benefits to APA members
No-haggle APA price designed to save you time and money.
* Reasonable financing rates
* Full history available with every vehicle: previous owners, liens, and
insurance branding.
* Service records (when available).
* 30 day or 1,700 km satisfaction guarantee.
If the member is not satisfied for any reason, he or she can be reimbursed
for the total purchase price minus a rental fee for the use of the vehicle.
* $50 a day for vehicles costing over $30,000 (before taxes)
* $40 a day for vehicles costing over $20,000 (before taxes)
* $30 a day for vehicles costing over $15,000 (before taxes)
* $20 a day for vehicles costing over $10,000 (before taxes)
* $15 a day for vehicles costing $9, 999 (before taxes) or less
The vehicle must be substantially in the same condition as it was at the
time of sale should a member decide to return it. The member is responsible
for licensing fees and insurance.
Inspection
The member is encouraged to have the vehicle inspected by a garage of his or
her choice prior to the purchase. The member pays for the inspection.
Arbitration
In case of a dispute between the dealer and buyer, the dealer accepts
arbitration by a arbitrator selected by the APA at the request of the APA
member. The two parties are bound by the arbitrators decision.
Please note
1. APA strongly recommends a thorough inspection before you buy a vehicle.
2. Be sure to make an appointment before going to the dealership and deal
only with the sales staff recommended to you by the APA.
3. All deals are subject to a $65 APA referral fee payable at the time of
purchase.
Non members: Dealer
Cost Report ($25.00) Click
here.
Note: Dealer Cost Report includes only
the dealer invoice and incentives on
one vehicle (dealer installed accessories are NOT included).
It does NOT include a referral to APA approved sources or the
pre-negotiated mark ups or discounts available to APA members.
We strongly recommend a membership quote even if you are not
going to be buying through an APA source.
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