The Out-of-Town Buying Experience At Wheaton Buick GMC Ltd.
Buying Experience
Out-of-town clients can be assured of a smooth and efficient buying or trade-in experience when dealing with the professionals at Wheaton Buick GMC Ltd. We get it; purchasing or exchanging a vehicle is a big transaction and doing so remotely can add significant stress to an already stressful process. Our expert team is committed to helping you along. That means having the answers to your questions and being able to offer honest, reliable clarification and guidance that’ll address all of your questions and concerns.
Ensuring your complete satisfaction at every step along the way doesn’t simply end with your new vehicle leaving our lot. Transparent and frank interaction is what you value when it comes to remote purchases or trade-ins and we take pride in delivering on that. We offer an engaged, customer-service oriented out-of-town buying experience, taking special care to advise and inform clients on every aspect of their purchase.
Tax
The process is simple: you only pay the tax of the province in which you live.If we are selling a vehicle to a customer that lives outside of B.C., we do not have to charge PST if the following criteria are met:
- The Customer completes and signs a form FIN 440 (provided by us)
- We, the seller are responsible for obtaining the identification necessary (photo copy) to ensure that an individual purchasing a vehicle is not a B.C. Resident. We must have two pieces of ID as proof of residency. Acceptable forms of ID are as follows:
- Out of province Driver’s License
- Out of province Medical plan card
- Utility bill showing the address of service.
- Vehicle registration. We cannot accept the vehicle registration and driver’s License together as it does not prove residency
- NOTE… credit cards, social insurance cards or birth certificates are not acceptable identification.
If the customer is a resident of a province that has a PST (i.e. Saskatchewan, Manitoba, etc.) we only have to charge 5% GST if the customer is able to provide us the documentation outlined above. The customer will then need pay their home Province tax (provincial PST) when they register the vehicle.
If the customer is a resident of a province that has HST (i.e. Ontario) we have two options.
- Charge 5% GST. In this case the customer will need to deal with the additional tax due when they try and register the vehicle in their province
- Charge the customer the applicable HST rate in their province.
Shipping
Many of our clients choose to ship their new vehicle, and we have a number of trusted partners who will ensure it arrives in a timely manner. Our Sales Administrator and Management team will ensure that you are well informed during this entire process. Shipping costs can vary based on the type and size of vehicle.
Trading in a Vehicle
Out of town clients still benefit from the tax savings you get when trading a vehicle in. Fill out our online trade-in form and we will do a full market evaluation of your vehicle and provide you with a competitive value. You can also arrange to have your trade-in shipped to our location via our Shipping department.
Getting Here
Wheaton Buick GMC Ltd. is conveniently located at 685 Notre Dame Drive in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Driving to Kamloops
Kamloops is located along the Thompson River, on the Trans Canada Highway. Click here for detailed driving directions via Google Maps.
Flying to Kamloops
Purchase Options
We work with many major financial institutions to help you find a suitable financing option where applicable. We are able to provide competitive financing rates on our vehicles due to the large volume of business that we do with our trusted partners. These partners include: TCCI, BMO, TD, General Back, Scotia, RBC and some Credit Unions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our shipping partners are fully insured and any new damages found after transport will be rectified. Your Sales Consultant will send a final video walkaround after detailing and before delivery, ensuring record of its pre-shipment condition.
If your pre-owned vehicle is being shipped outside B.C., it requires an out-of-province inspection. This low-cost step ensures your car meets provincial requirements. You’ll receive both digital and printed copies of the inspection report.
Manufacturers have committed to re-marketing certified vehicles. For our team, this means competitive pricing, finance rates, warranty options, and assurance that each car meets stringent inspection and reconditioning standards.
Absolutely not. Every pre-owned vehicle we sell is fully safety inspected and reconditioned to the same high standards, regardless of brand.
We work with multiple financial institutions to secure the most competitive rate for your purchase. Your rate depends on several factors, but our team always works diligently to get you the best option available.
Depending on your vehicle, there may be remaining manufacturer warranty. We can also tailor extended coverage to your needs, ensuring peace of mind with every purchase.
Yes. We offer 3M, rust proofing, undercoat, paint protection, leather/vinyl protection, and window tint services—all of which can be added to finance or lease contracts.
