Why Quebec Merchants Need Province-Specific Software
Quebec's used vehicle sales fall under the Consumer Protection Act, enforced by the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) — with its own tax structure, statutory warranty rules, and pricing disclosure requirements that differ from every other Canadian province.
- All-in pricing is required. — The advertised price must include every fee the merchant intends to charge — GST, QST, and a $4.50-per-tire environmental duty are the only additions allowed on top; administrative, preparation, and delivery fees must already be built into the sticker price.
- Statutory warranties apply automatically. — Every used vehicle sold by a merchant carries a warranty of use, a warranty of reasonable duration, and a warranty against hidden defects — regardless of what's written in the contract, and at no extra cost to the buyer.
- QST is calculated on estimated value where it's higher. — As of a 2025 rule change, QST on a used vehicle 14 years old or newer is calculated on the vehicle's estimated value if that's higher than the agreed sale price — not simply on the sticker price.
- There is no 10-day cooling-off period — for vehicle purchases in Quebec — a common misconception the OPC specifically warns consumers about, which means your paperwork and disclosures at the point of sale carry extra weight.
- RDPRM checks matter. — Merchants and buyers are expected to confirm a vehicle isn't subject to registered debts through the Register of personal and movable real rights (RDPRM) before a sale closes.
Serving Dealers Across Quebec
Dealer Management Software for Quebec
Quebec is the one province where a dealer management system genuinely has to think differently — QST compounds on top of GST rather than sitting alongside it, and the OPC's consumer protection contract rules are their own standard entirely. OPC compliant dealer software has to get both right automatically, which is exactly what VosDealer does on every vehicle sale.
From dealer lots across greater Montreal and Laval to independent dealerships in Quebec City, Gatineau, and Sherbrooke, car dealer software in Quebec needs to produce OPC-aligned contracts without your team doing the QST math by hand. VosDealer's dealer management system runs inventory, desking, and CRM while applying Quebec's compounded tax rules and OPC-compliant disclosures automatically, deal after deal.
If you're currently running a DMS that treats Quebec like every other province — flat tax, generic contract language — it's worth checking whether your QST calculations and OPC disclosures actually hold up.
Features Built for Quebec Dealerships
GST/QST, Calculated Correctly
VosDealer applies Quebec's 5% GST and 9.975% QST automatically, including the estimated-value rule for vehicles 14 years or newer where it applies.
Compliant Bill of Sale
Every deal generates a bill of sale that reflects Quebec's all-in pricing rule and required disclosures, with the environmental tire duty itemized separately as permitted.
Statutory Warranty Disclosure Built In
Keep the warranty of use, reasonable duration, and hidden-defects disclosures front and center on every deal, so nothing gets left out of the paperwork.
Inventory & Syndication
Publish your inventory to Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and Autotrader.ca in one place, with Quebec-specific disclosure fields built in.
CRM Built for Follow-Through
Track leads from first contact to signed deal, with automated follow-ups so nothing falls through the cracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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