Understand your vehicle tax before you pay
Plain-English guides to BC vehicle tax, appraisals and refunds. Find the answer for your purchase or registration situation.
Buying privately
BC PST on Used Cars: Rate Tables and Examples for 2026
BC PST rates for used vehicles in 2026: private sale vs dealer, the $125,000 and $150,000 passenger-vehicle tiers, the Black Book valuation rule, and worked examples of what to expect at the Autoplan counter.
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.
Already paid
ICBC Charged Me Tax on Black Book Value: What Are My Options?
If your Autoplan broker charged 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 claim the Ministry must receive within 30 days after. Here's how both work.
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.