How We Sell
How We Sell
We don’t simply sell cars. We acquire cars that can sell themselves.
Why I do it this way
We select interesting vehicles carefully, drive them, prepare them properly and describe them honestly. Our advertised price is our best price.
Once we agree on the purchase details, you sign an agreement conditional on a 15-minute test drive and provide a minimum $1,000 refundable deposit by e-transfer. We reserve the vehicle until the agreed decision time.
On your return, confirm your satisfaction in writing to proceed, and your deposit goes toward the purchase. If you decline, or don’t provide written acceptance by the agreed deadline, the agreement is cancelled and we initiate your full refund immediately. Receipt depends on bank processing times.
Easy to buy. A pleasure to own.
We Sell Cars Differently—On Purpose
Buying an interesting used car is not the same as buying an appliance.
With a Corvette, Porsche, BMW roadster, classic car or performance sedan, the details matter. Condition matters. History matters. Equipment matters. Previous ownership, maintenance and modifications matter.
Two cars that look identical in an online search can be very different vehicles.
That is why we pay attention to the details before asking you to buy.
We Choose Our Inventory
We are not trying to have something for everyone.
We look for interesting vehicles that we are comfortable owning ourselves. Some are exceptionally low-mileage examples. Others are attractive because of their specification, history, condition or value.
Before we buy, we consider:
Condition & mileage
Ownership and accident history
Service records
Factory equipment
Colour combination
Originality and modifications
Mechanical needs
Market value
The cost of preparing it properly
Not every vehicle makes the cut.
Selected—not simply sourced. Chosen—not chased.
We Get to Know the Car
A five-minute drive around the block does not tell us very much.
Whenever practical, we drive our vehicles in real conditions—around town, on country roads and on the highway. We operate the equipment, listen for noises and pay attention to how the vehicle starts, steers, shifts, brakes and behaves once fully warmed up.
Most vehicles are driven extensively by us before being offered for sale.
We would rather discover a problem ourselves than have you discover it later.
We Inspect and Recondition
Each vehicle is mechanically inspected. When certification is included, it is inspected by an independent licensed repair facility and delivered with a valid Ontario Safety Standards Certificate.
Passing a safety inspection is the minimum standard—not necessarily the end of our preparation.
Depending on what a vehicle needs, we may replace or service:
- Tires
- Brakes
- Steering and suspension components
- Fluids and filters
- Batteries
- Lighting and electrical systems
- Heating and air conditioning
- Other maintenance or wear items identified during inspection
We also professionally detail each vehicle before delivery.
Whenever possible, our advertisements identify the meaningful work completed. “Serviced as required” does not tell you much. Four new tires, new brakes or a repaired suspension tell you something useful.
Our Price Is Our Price
Our best price is always our advertised price—cash, trade or finance.
We do not inflate the price to create room for a negotiation, and we do not advertise one price only to make it conditional on financing.
We price each vehicle according to its mileage, condition, history, equipment, preparation and current market position.
Applicable HST and licensing are additional. All mandatory dealer charges are included in the advertised price.
Straightforward pricing saves everyone time.
We Tell You What We Know
Used vehicles are not perfect. Neither are new ones, for very long.
Age, mileage, paintwork, repairs and ordinary wear are part of owning a used vehicle—especially an enthusiast or specialty car.
We describe our vehicles honestly and disclose the material information available to us, including accident claims, U.S. history, modifications and known imperfections.
A previous insurance claim does not automatically make a vehicle a bad car. An accident-free history does not automatically make one a good car. What matters is understanding the complete vehicle: its present condition, how it was repaired, how it drives and whether the price properly reflects its history.
CARFAX Canada reports and available service documentation can be reviewed before purchase.
We do not sell perfect cars. We sell honest ones.
Independent Inspections Are Welcome
Independent professional inspections can be arranged at our showroom at the prospective buyer’s expense.
Test-Drive Condition
Your purchase is conditional upon completing a 15-minute test drive and confirming your satisfaction in writing immediately upon returning.
If you accept the vehicle, your deposit is applied to the purchase price. If you decline, or do not provide written acceptance at the agreed time, the agreement is cancelled and your deposit is refunded in full, without deduction.
The vehicle is reserved for you until the agreed test-drive decision time. Any extension must be agreed upon in writing.
Before You Drive
Please bring a valid driver’s licence. Before departure, we will review the test-drive arrangements and ask you to sign the test-drive addendum.
The addendum sets out the driving conditions and responsibilities relating to accidents, damage, traffic fines and tolls. Please review it before driving and ask us about anything you would like clarified.
Financing and Trade-Ins
Financing and leasing options are available on many vehicles, including some older specialty and collector cars, subject to lender approval.
The price does not change because you finance, pay cash or trade.
Buying From a Distance
Many of our customers do not live nearby. We can provide additional photographs, the CARFAX Canada report and available service or repair documentation to help you evaluate the vehicle.
If you would like to use the test-drive condition, please arrange your showroom visit and test drive before delivery. For purchases completed without an in-person test drive, we will confirm the purchase terms with you in writing before proceeding.
We can also help arrange transportation or delivery. Ask every question that matters to you before completing your purchase.
Completing the Purchase
Before you sign, we review the vehicle information, disclosures and purchase terms with you. These include, where applicable:
- Vehicle identification and mileage
- Purchase price
- Trade-in allowance
- Financing terms
- Accident and damage disclosures
- Warranty information
- Test-drive condition and decision time
- Deposit amount and refund terms
- Signed test-drive addendum
- HST and licensing
- Final balance due
We want you to understand both the vehicle and the transaction. Clear information. Straightforward terms. An informed decision. No rushed decisions. No mystery fees. No last-minute change in price.
The Right Car for the Right Person
We are a small, independent specialty dealership in Paris, Ontario.
We are not measured by how many people we can put behind the wheel or how quickly we can move someone through a sales process. Our job is to select worthwhile vehicles, prepare them properly, describe them honestly and make them easy to buy.
We understand that every car will not appeal to every person.
That is the point.
We don’t simply sell cars. We acquire cars that can sell themselves.
Ready When You Are
Explore our Collection or contact us to arrange a showroom visit, request vehicle information or discuss a purchase conditional on a test drive.
Lee Munro’s Garage
535 Paris Road
Paris, Ontario
Easy to buy. A pleasure to own.
