Car Resale Value: Location & Other Factors at Play
January 26, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn how location, climate, demand, and ownership choices affect car resale value. Get practical tips to boost price, time your sale, and pick the right channel.
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Mark Ellison
Author at VinAudit Blog
Mark Ellison focuses on automotive regulations, compliance requirements, and policy changes affecting dealerships and vehicle transactions in Canada and the U.S. He closely tracks legislation related to VIN disclosure, title history, NMVTIS reporting, and provincial requirements, translating legal changes into actionable guidance for industry professionals.
13 Articles Published
Articles by Mark Ellison
What to Do If a Used Car Has a Lien: Complete Guide
January 25, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn how to check for liens, pay them off safely, and transfer title on a used car. Steps, documents, red flags, and buyer protections explained.
Selling Your Used Car Safely: Private Sale & Trade-In Guide
January 25, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn how to sell your used car safely and profitably. Compare private sale vs. trade-in, avoid scams, handle paperwork, and negotiate like a pro.
How to Get Your Car Ready for Long-Term Storage
January 24, 2026|Uncategorized
Protect your car during months in storage. Step-by-step guide to cleaning, fluids, battery, tires, pest control, and safe revival when you return.
Car Accidents: Steps to Take & Stay Safe on the Road
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn the right steps after a car accident and how to avoid one. Safety, documentation, insurance, and legal essentials to protect you and your vehicle.
How Maintenance History Affects Used Car Value and Reliability
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn how service records and neglected maintenance affect a used car’s price, reliability, and costs. Spot red flags and verify history before you buy.
How Dealers Use Vehicle History Data to Reduce Buy-Side Risk
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn how dealers use vehicle history data to source smarter inventory, avoid auction pitfalls, flag risky units, and protect gross on every deal.
How to Know If Your Car Is Totaled in Canada
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn how Canadian insurers decide a total loss, thresholds, ACV vs repair costs, provincial rules, and your options after a write-off.
What Happens If You Buy a Car with a Lien in Canada?
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn the legal consequences, recovery options, and prevention steps if you buy a used car with a lien in Canada. Protect yourself before and after purchase.
How to Check for a Lien on a Used Car in Every Canadian Province
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn how to run VIN lien searches in every Canadian province, understand buyer liability, and avoid costly surprises when buying a used car.
Accident History on a Used Car: When It’s a Deal-Breaker and When It’s Not
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn when an accident record should stop a used-car deal, how to spot structural damage, and how crash history affects safety, price, and future resale.
How to Read a Vehicle History Report in Canada (Step-by-Step Guide)
January 23, 2026|Uncategorized
Learn to read a Canadian vehicle history report: spot accident records, ownership changes, mileage flags, and recalls to buy a used car with confidence.
Used Car Prices in Canada: Current Trends and What to Expect Next
December 17, 2025|Uncategorized
Explore how supply, demand, interest rates, and seasonality are shaping used car prices in Canada, plus a practical outlook and tips for buyers and sellers.