Author at VinAudit Blog
Mark Ellison focuses on automotive regulations, compliance requirements, and policy changes affecting dealerships and vehicle transactions in Canada and the U.S. He closely tracks legislation related to VIN disclosure, title history, NMVTIS reporting, and provincial requirements, translating legal changes into actionable guidance for industry professionals.
26 Articles Published
November 11, 2026Market Data & Pricing Trends
Learn how winter tires affect used car value in Canada. What to check, provincial rules, tread depth, tire age, negotiating tips, and inspection checklist.
November 4, 2026Car Buying & Selling
What to arrange before picking up a used car: insurance, proof to bring, coverage choices, special cases, and a step-by-step checklist to avoid delays.
October 14, 2026Ownership, Maintenance & Safety
Learn how to safely buy a used car after airbag deployment, from repair essentials and inspection tips to costs, legal issues, and resale value risk.
September 3, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Learn to read a Canadian vehicle history report: spot accident records, ownership changes, mileage flags, and recalls to buy a used car with confidence.
August 12, 2026Liens, Titles & Legal Guides
Learn how to verify RIV status, decode a VIN, check recalls, and confirm registration when buying an imported used car in Canada.
April 29, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Decode an RV VIN to spot title brands, mismatches, and history clues that warn of costly repairs. Use this checklist to buy smart and avoid expensive surprises.
April 4, 2026Car Buying & Selling
Stay safe buying a used ATV. Learn how to verify the VIN, spot theft red flags, and confirm registration, title, and liens before you pay.
March 24, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Learn what an ATV VIN reveals—year, origin, specs—and how to decode it, verify authenticity, and check recalls before you buy or service a quad.
March 17, 2026Market Data & Pricing Trends
Learn how to check a car's value in Canada using a VIN. Step-by-step methods, tools, and tips to get accurate trade-in or private sale pricing.
March 13, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Learn step-by-step how to check a vehicle's accident history in Canada using VIN lookups, provincial records, and CARFAX Canada, plus tips to spot red flags.
March 6, 2026Liens, Titles & Legal Guides
Step-by-step guide to check for vehicle liens in Canada, with provincial options, costs, and what to do if a lien is found.
March 3, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Learn how to check a commercial vehicle VIN in Canada: find it, validate, decode, and run recalls, history, lien, and stolen checks for trucks and trailers.
February 27, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Learn how to check a vehicle's history in BC: ICBC claims, VIN reports, liens, recalls, inspections, and red flags—everything to buy with confidence.
February 17, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Learn how to check a used car’s history in Ontario: UVIP, liens, branding, accidents, recalls, and stolen checks. Step-by-step process and key records.
January 26, 2026Liens, Titles & Legal Guides
Learn how to check for liens, pay them off safely, and transfer title on a used car. Steps, documents, red flags, and buyer protections explained.
January 26, 2026Car Buying & Selling
Learn how location, climate, demand, and ownership choices affect car resale value. Get practical tips to boost price, time your sale, and pick the right channel.
January 25, 2026Car Buying & Selling
Learn how to sell your used car safely and profitably. Compare private sale vs. trade-in, avoid scams, handle paperwork, and negotiate like a pro.
January 24, 2026Ownership, Maintenance & Safety
Protect your car during months in storage. Step-by-step guide to cleaning, fluids, battery, tires, pest control, and safe revival when you return.
January 23, 2026Ownership, Maintenance & Safety
Learn the right steps after a car accident and how to avoid one. Safety, documentation, insurance, and legal essentials to protect you and your vehicle.
January 23, 2026Ownership, Maintenance & Safety
Learn how service records and neglected maintenance affect a used car’s price, reliability, and costs. Spot red flags and verify history before you buy.
January 23, 2026Dealer & Industry Insights
Learn how dealers use vehicle history data to source smarter inventory, avoid auction pitfalls, flag risky units, and protect gross on every deal.
January 23, 2026Dealer & Industry Insights
Learn how Canadian insurers decide a total loss, thresholds, ACV vs repair costs, provincial rules, and your options after a write-off.
January 23, 2026Liens, Titles & Legal Guides
Learn the legal consequences, recovery options, and prevention steps if you buy a used car with a lien in Canada. Protect yourself before and after purchase.
January 23, 2026Liens, Titles & Legal Guides
Learn how to run VIN lien searches in every Canadian province, understand buyer liability, and avoid costly surprises when buying a used car.
January 23, 2026Vehicle History & VIN Reports
Learn when an accident record should stop a used-car deal, how to spot structural damage, and how crash history affects safety, price, and future resale.
December 17, 2025Market Data & Pricing Trends
Explore how supply, demand, interest rates, and seasonality are shaping used car prices in Canada, plus a practical outlook and tips for buyers and sellers.
