Buying a Camper with Buyback Guarantee: The Insider Tip for Canada

Talk to us
Contact us and ask. We'll happily give you honest feedback on whether it's really worthwhile for your trip through Canada. 😊

Otherwise:
Ultimately, the decision is yours. However, over the past 5 years, we've observed the following:

No, the offer is not right for you if... you find it exciting to dive into the Canadian vehicle market on your own and see it as part of your adventure. This means searching for offers, negotiating prices, organizing workshop checks and dealing with risks and pitfalls when buying a vehicle in Canada.

Yes, the offer is perfect for you if... you want to get into a reliable vehicle immediately upon arrival. This means you're unsure about vehicle shopping, don't know much about vehicles, and prefer to play it safe. In this case, our offer is ideal for you.

Our experience?

We've tried both options multiple times. Buying a vehicle on one's own can often be stressful and doesn't go well for many travelers. Yet, it can also be an enriching experience.

After the purchase, you only need to take care of two things:

The insurance and the change of ownership. Unfortunately, we cannot organize either directly for you, as the new car owner in Canada must always complete these themselves.

If the camper doesn't appeal to you, you are not obliged to buy it. You can cancel the request at any time. In this case, your deposit will be returned, and we are happy to give you some helpful tips if you prefer to handle the camper purchase yourself.

Good to know:
We cooperate with various partner workshops throughout Canada. If the camper doesn't meet your expectations, other workshops can often step in and offer you a suitable alternative.

No.

If you decide on site not to buy the car and have booked deposit protection, you will receive your full deposit back. You don't have to give a reason or justify yourself (although your feedback would, of course, be helpful for us). There are no specific conditions.

Thanks to deposit protection, your deposit is returned if you choose not to buy the car on-site. You are under no obligation to purchase the prepared camper.

Generally, it is advisable to make the deposit as early as possible.

We are fully booked every year and must prioritize the available spots for those who have already made a deposit. The reason is that we need to treat the workshops fairly. Even though the deposit obligates you to nothing, it signals to the workshops that a request is sincere.

(Good to know: Should you cancel your request, we will refund your deposit. It's just about reserving a spot for you.)

Yep. You will automatically receive a regular receipt for your deposit.

The receipt ensures clarity and security for everyone involved – especially for you, so you can prove at any time that you made the deposit. (It's generally good to have such a document.)

There will also, of course, be an official purchase contract on site, which will be explained to you step by step. However, you only need to sign this after you have seen and test-driven the car.

(Note: Be cautious with companies that require you to sign such a contract before viewing the car!)

No. Initially, a spot is reserved for you. You are never obliged to make a purchase.

There are three options:

Option 1: In cash (not available at all partners)
In Canada, the daily withdrawal limit for an EC card is often between 200 and 1,000 CAD (Canadian Dollars), depending on your German bank and your account settings. Please plan accordingly and maybe bring part of the money from Germany.

Note: This option is not available at all partner workshops.

Option 2: By credit card (not available at all partners)
For credit cards, Visa or MasterCard are possible. Please inquire about set limits and have them adjusted if necessary, so nothing goes wrong during payment.

Note: Also ask to ensure your credit card is unlocked for Canada, for safety.

Option 3: By transfer (recommended)
Our partner workshops use wise.com to facilitate payments by transfer. We also recommend you to open an account there, as it only takes 20 minutes and is generally very handy for Canada.

The buyback option is currently available in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Of course, you also have the option to independently sell your car in a different location in the country. :-)

You can initially enter an approximate date to secure a spot and then make changes later once you know your exact arrival date. A simple email to us (or the team at the partner workshop processing your request) is enough.

Pickup locations are available in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. The address will be sent by email after receiving the deposit.

Unfortunately, the new car owner in Canada must organize their own insurance, as we can't offer it. However, the on-site teams are happy to help you find the right direction – especially if you ask them directly.

Possibly good to know:
In Canada, it is mandatory to insure your camper. Liability insurance is required to drive on public roads. Therefore, it's important to secure insurance to protect yourself and others in the event of an accident.

The two models mainly differ in size. The Medium Camper Plus models are slightly longer, which often means more storage and a larger sleeping area. Additionally, in the Plus model, the sleeping area can be converted into a sitting area. While not ideal for long sitting periods, it can be really practical on rainy days.

Moreover, this allows the local workshop more financial flexibility when preparing your car. This can often significantly improve quality.

Typically, the partner workshops find a suitable model for you. However, if nothing suitable is available on the public market, they might switch to a slightly smaller model to ensure you're not without a camper upon arrival.

In this case, you naturally have the option on site to decide against the purchase or (if available) choose another model.

The partner workshops begin preparations only after the deposit has been received (at least 5 weeks before pickup). They have to work with the models currently available on the public car market in Canada.

Still, there are some usual vehicle types often used for which model:

Budget Camper (CAD 8,995.00)
Station Wagons and Sedans

Light Camper (CAD 9,995.00)
Station Wagons, Subaru Legacy / Outback

Medium Camper - Basic (CAD 13,995.00)
• Toyota Ipsum, Mazda Premacy, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Wish

Medium Camper - Plus (CAD 14,995.00)
• Toyota Estima / Previa, Mazda MPV, Nissan Presage

Large Camper - Basic (CAD 17,995.00)
• Mitsubishi L300 SWB, Nissan Vanette, Mazda Bongo, Nissan Elgrande, Honda Elysion

Large Camper - Plus (CAD 19,995.00)
• Mitsubishi L300 LWB, Nissan Caravan, Isuzu Commo, Toyota Hiace

Generally, it is recommended to make the deposit as soon as possible.

We are fully booked every year and prioritize available places for those who have already paid a deposit. The reason is that we want to ensure fairness towards the workshops. Even if the deposit doesn't bind you to anything, it signals that your request is sincere.

(Good to know: If you cancel your request, we will refund your deposit. It's just about reserving one of the spots for you.)