How much sales tax is charge on used cars in Canada?

Answer 1

Private sales of used cars pay only the PST. Used cars bought from Dealers pay both PST/GST (the dealers are providing a service - go figure).

Answer 2

You will pay GST on the purchase of any car.

If you buy the car in Alberta, there is no PST. All other provinces and territories charge PST, although the rates differ by province.

Answer 3

currently, 13%. within the next year they have said they are raising the HST to 15% though.