1 · IDENTIFY VEHICLE
Start with what you have handy.
VIN uses the free public NHTSA decoder when the browser allows it. Paid plate lookup is not called in friend-test mode.
📷 Camera VIN barcode scanning can work when BarcodeDetector and camera permission are available. Local file mode may block camera access.
No paid plate-to-VIN call is made. Use VIN or Manual for this prototype.
NHTSA vPICVIN / basic identityFREE
Transport CanadaRecall open data in productionFREE DATA
NRCanFuel/CO₂ dataFREE DATA
CPICOfficial stolen checkOFFICIAL LINK
2 · SELLER READINESS
Catch the problem before your buyer does.
No ownership blocker detected.
Readiness86/100
Next actionConfirm price evidence
Premium$29 once
3 · CAPITAL RETENTION
Private sale vs. trade-in — after estimated tax advantage.
This stops us from exaggerating the private-sale upside by ignoring the tax benefit a trade-in can create when buying from a dealer.
Estimate only. Real tax treatment depends on the transaction and province.
TRADE-IN LEAKAGE MATRIX
Trade-in offer
Estimated tax advantage
Effective trade-in value
Private net after costs + $29
Estimated better-path advantage
4 · SAFE SALE ASSISTANT
Paste the buyer message before replying.
5 · PREMIUM SELLER OS
One car. Three purpose-built listings.
Unlock is simulated; no card is charged.
In production, the full Premium text must stay server-side until verified payment entitlement.
6 · OPTIONAL DEALER OFFERS
Compare dealer convenience?
Demo-only anonymous matching. Personal contact stays hidden until seller chooses to connect.
92%
Ottawa Toyota specialistRAV4 wanted · 2017–2023
18 km86%
West-end independent dealerSUV acquisition target
31 km74%
Regional used-car storeToyota / Honda wanted
54 km7 · CLOSING CHECKLIST
Ontario seller checklist
Workflow reminder only — not legal advice. Ontario testers can open the official government guide before closing.