British Columbia
Licensed BC vehicle appraisals — Coming Soon
Signed FIN-320 paperwork for private-sale tax, ICBC write-offs, gifts, and imports. We are finishing licensing — booking is not open yet. Free tools are available below.
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Coming Soon
Licensed vehicle appraisal for BC — Coming Soon
Free tools give estimates. An appraisal is signed paperwork for tax. We are not open for booking yet — leave your email and we will tell you when we launch.
Expected price
$89
Expected launch price · Coming Soon · not charged yet
Turnaround
Expected: quick turnaround once photos are in
Remote across British Columbia
Our promise
Clear, independent value
Plain English report. No dealer pitch. No phone calls.
What we’ll do
When we launch, we’ll do licensed vehicle appraisals for British Columbia. That means a real value for your car — for FIN-320 tax on private sales, gifts, and imports. Not a generic book average. We are not open yet.
When you’ll need us
- You bought privately and the tax looks high because Black Book is higher than what the car is really worth.
- You need a signed value for a gift, family transfer, or a car coming into BC.
What you’ll get
When we launch: a completed FIN-320 (the official BC tax appraisal form) or a written appraisal report — dated, tied to your VIN, and ready to use. This is not the same as a free web estimate.
How it will work
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Step 1
Tell us about the car
Year, make, model, kilometres, and why you need the value (tax on a private sale, a gift, or an import).
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Step 2
Send clear photos
Outside, inside, odometer, and any damage. Most jobs will be remote — no shop visit.
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Step 3
We’ll review the market
We’ll compare your car to similar ones and write a clear value for that date.
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Step 4
You’ll get the signed paperwork
A completed FIN-320 or written appraisal you can take to your Autoplan broker.
Example savings
Illustrations only — your numbers will differ.
Private sale tax example
Book value $9,000, real value closer to $5,500. At 12% PST, documenting the lower value could mean hundreds less tax. Not a promise; your numbers will differ.
Reviews — Coming Soon
We will share real customer feedback after launch. Until then, use our free tools to check the numbers, and join the list if you want a licensed appraisal when we open.
Get launch updates
Booking is not open yet. Email us for launch news — we only use it for updates, not bookings.
Email us for launch updatesOr write notify@carappraisalbc.com. No spam. This is not a booking or payment request.
Free while you wait
Free tools (not a licensed appraisal)
Estimates and calculators only. They do not replace a signed FIN-320 or written appraisal.
Guides for BC vehicle owners
The questions people actually ask about tax, ICBC, and appraisals.
Tax How much tax you pay on a used car in BC
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ICBC Dispute a low ICBC total-loss offer
Read → ICBC ICBC appraisal in BC: when you need one
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Tax FIN-320: the BC motor vehicle appraisal form
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Imports Out-of-province & imported vehicles
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Collector Classic & collector car appraisals
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Cost What a car appraisal costs in BC
Read →When you need an appraisal
Some BC vehicle situations call for a documented valuation. These pages explain how the process works, what forms are involved, and what to verify before hiring a qualified appraiser.
Quick answers
How is tax calculated on a used car in BC?
For a private sale, PST is charged on the greater of your purchase price or the vehicle's Canadian Black Book average wholesale value — 12% under $125,000, 15% to $149,999.99, and 20% above. Our used-car tax guide explains it in full.
When do I need a vehicle appraisal in BC?
Most often when you paid below book value, received a gift or transfer, brought a vehicle in from out of province, or want to dispute an ICBC total-loss offer. A FIN-320 appraisal documents the real value.
Can an appraisal lower my tax?
If your vehicle is genuinely worth less than the book value BC would use, a FIN-320 appraisal lets PST be charged on the appraised amount instead.
Are you affiliated with ICBC?
No. Car Appraisal BC is an independent information resource and future appraisal service. We are not affiliated with ICBC, the Government of BC, any dealer, or any insurer.