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How to Get a PST Refund on a Used Car in BC (FIN 355/MV Guide)
Paid too much PST on a used car because of Black Book value? Step-by-step guide to claiming a refund from the BC Ministry of Finance with a FIN 320 appraisal and form FIN 355/MV — including the 30-day deadline that matters most.
BC PST on Used Cars: Complete Rate Table and Examples for 2026
Every BC PST rate for used vehicles in 2026 — private sale vs dealer, the $125,000 and $150,000 luxury tiers, the Black Book valuation rule, and worked examples showing exactly what you'll pay at the Autoplan counter.
Gifting a Car in BC: When Family Transfers Are PST-Exempt
Gifts of vehicles between related individuals can be completely PST-exempt in BC — but only if the relationship qualifies, no money or debt changes hands, and the paperwork (FIN 319) is done right. Who counts as family, the 12-month rule, and the traps.
ICBC Charged Me Tax on Black Book Value — What Are My Options?
If ICBC's Autoplan broker charged you PST on the Canadian Black Book value instead of what you actually paid, you have two options: a FIN 320 appraisal before registration, or a refund within 30 days after. Here's how both work.
Buying a Used EV in BC? The Tax Exemption Is Gone — Here's What It Means
BC's PST exemption on used electric vehicles ended April 30, 2025. Used EVs are now taxed like any car — including the Black Book rule that often overvalues EVs with degraded batteries. Here's how to avoid overpaying.
What Is a FIN 320 Vehicle Appraisal and Who Can Do One?
The FIN 320 Motor Vehicle Appraisal Form is BC's official way to have PST calculated on your used car's real value instead of the Canadian Black Book average. What it is, who's qualified to complete it, what appraisers look at, and how the remote process works.