Professional Support Before You Buy
Discover the Best Automotive Services at Vancity Auto Consultants
Before you sign anything, talk to us. VAC’s Pre-Sale Advocacy service helps you navigate the car-buying process with clarity and confidence. We work alongside you, not the dealership. We are nothing like a broker. We help you to review paperwork, compare options, explain financing, and make sure you understand exactly what you’re getting. We’ll also help you assess the real value of your trade-in, so you don’t leave money on the table. Our goal is simple: give you the tools and insights to make the best possible decision for your needs and budget.
Thinking About Buying a Car? Take Us With You!
When it comes to vehicle purchases, 85% or more consumers don't know their rights. Did you know BC has some of the most protections when purchasing an automobile? Relying on salespeople, rushed decisions, or incomplete information. At Vancity Auto Consultants, we offer Pre-Sale Advocacy to give buyers expert support before they sign. Whether you're buying from a dealership or a private seller, we help you understand the full picture, avoid common traps, and make confident, informed decisions.
We work for you—not the seller—to keep things transparent, balanced, and in your best interest.
Why Choose VAC?
We’re not selling you a car, we’re here to protect your purchase. Our team brings real-world dealership experience and VSA-certified training to the table, giving you an edge in one of the biggest transactions you’ll make. From trade-in appraisals to contract reviews, we help you walk in informed and walk out confident.
The Process
Initial Consultation – We learn what you're looking for and how you plan to buy
Pre-Purchase Support – We help you review vehicles, paperwork, financing, and trade-in details
Decision-Time Guidance – We’re available to review final offers or contracts before you commit
You Stay in Control – We advise and guide, but every decision is yours to make with confidence
Cost & Value
Why we are worth it!
Our pre-sale advocacy fee is $250. In the context of a vehicle purchase, this is a negligible cost that exists to protect a much larger financial decision.
A vehicle is often the second-largest purchase a consumer will ever make. A single missed disclosure, poorly structured finance term, or misrepresented condition can easily cost thousands of dollars over the life of the loan—often far more than the vehicle is worth in real terms.
That $250 covers professional review of the deal structure, documentation, representations being made by the dealer, and any red flags that may not be obvious to a buyer. In many cases, it identifies issues before they become permanent problems—problems that are significantly more expensive, time-consuming, and stressful to resolve after the deal is completed. From unnecessary warranties and buried negative equity, to inflated pricing, unsafe vehicles, or misrepresented condition, the cost of “just trusting the process” routinely exceeds the cost of prevention. In most cases, the fee can be included directly in your vehicle financing, meaning the out-of-pocket impact is minimal while the financial protection is substantial. When weighed against the potential risk, $250 is often the difference between a sound purchase and a costly mistake. Pre-sale advocacy is not about slowing the process down. It’s about ensuring you enter a legally compliant, properly disclosed, and defensible transaction—before you sign.