# CarFaster > CarFaster helps shoppers in Vancouver and British Columbia compare new cars and get written out-the-door prices from nearby dealers. Canonical site: https://www.carfaster.com CarFaster is a car-buying tool for British Columbia, not a vehicle listing site and not a dealer. A shopper researches a make, model, year, and trim, then sends one best-price request to up to 5 nearby dealers that carry that brand. Dealers answer with a written offer in the CarFaster dashboard. Shoppers compare those offers. Prices shown while researching are manufacturer MSRP and published incentives, in Canadian dollars, for British Columbia. A dealer's out-the-door price is whatever that dealer writes in response to a request. CarFaster does not sell cars, hold inventory, or guarantee a discount. Founded by brothers Noah and Ben Katz. The public guides, car pages, and tools are written for people buying a car in B.C. ## Start here - [Home](https://www.carfaster.com/): What CarFaster is and where to start comparing cars. - [Find the right car](https://www.carfaster.com/start): Guided search that narrows make, model, and trim before a shopper asks dealers for a price. - [Compare](https://www.carfaster.com/compare): Compare trims side by side, including price, fuel, features, and safety. - [Price compare](https://www.carfaster.com/pricecompare): Break down the price of vehicles a shopper is choosing between. - [Cars](https://www.carfaster.com/cars): Browse makes and model years. Individual cars live at /cars/{make}/{model}/{year}. - [Deals](https://www.carfaster.com/deals): Current manufacturer cash rebates and finance rates published for British Columbia. - [Learn](https://www.carfaster.com/learn): Guides on buying a car in B.C., from powertrains to dealer quotes. - [For dealers](https://www.carfaster.com/for-dealers): How a B.C. dealership receives best-price requests and answers them in the dealer dashboard. - [About](https://www.carfaster.com/about): Why Noah and Ben Katz started CarFaster. - [Contact](https://www.carfaster.com/contact): How to reach CarFaster. ## British Columbia - [B.C. cities](https://www.carfaster.com/bc): City guides for shoppers buying a car in Metro Vancouver and British Columbia. - [Vancouver](https://www.carfaster.com/bc/vancouver): Car buying in Vancouver, Metro Vancouver. - [Burnaby](https://www.carfaster.com/bc/burnaby): Car buying in Burnaby, Metro Vancouver. - [Surrey](https://www.carfaster.com/bc/surrey): Car buying in Surrey, Metro Vancouver. - [Richmond](https://www.carfaster.com/bc/richmond): Car buying in Richmond, Metro Vancouver. - [Coquitlam](https://www.carfaster.com/bc/coquitlam): Car buying in Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver. - [North Vancouver](https://www.carfaster.com/bc/north-vancouver): Car buying in North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver. - [Langley](https://www.carfaster.com/bc/langley): Car buying in Langley, Metro Vancouver. ## Tools - [Fuel cost calculator](https://www.carfaster.com/tools/fuelcost): Estimate fuel cost from economy, distance, and the local price of fuel. - [Loan calculator](https://www.carfaster.com/tools/loan): Estimate a car payment from price, term, rate, and down payment. - [EV calculator](https://www.carfaster.com/tools/ev): Compare the running cost of an electric vehicle with a gas car. ## Head-to-head comparisons Named comparisons live at /compare/{vehicle-a}/{vehicle-b}/{year}, for example /compare/toyota-rav4/honda-cr-v/{year}. The full set of published comparison URLs is in the sitemap. ## Gas, hybrid, or electric? How each powertrain works, what it costs to run, and who it suits. - [What Are the Real Benefits of a Hybrid?](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/benefits-of-hybrid-cars): Beyond saving fuel: how hybrids drive, what they cost to maintain, how they hold their value, and the trade-offs nobody mentions. - [Hybrid vs. Gas: Which Is Actually Cheaper for You?](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/hybrid-vs-gas): A hybrid costs more up front and less at the pump. Here is a simple way to work out whether it pays off for the way you drive. - [Hybrid vs. Plug-In Hybrid: Which One Fits Your Life (and Wallet)?](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/hybrid-vs-plug-in-hybrid): As fuel costs rise and more drivers consider eco-friendly options, hybrids and plug-in hybrids have surged in popularity. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to make the right choice. ## Fuel and running costs Fuel economy, insurance, maintenance, and the true cost of owning a car. - [What Is Good Fuel Economy? L/100 km Explained](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/what-is-good-fuel-economy): Canada measures fuel economy in litres per 100 km, where lower is better. Here is what counts as good for each type of vehicle, and why your real number will differ. - [RAV4 vs Tucson Annual Fuel Cost Comparison](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/rav4-vs-tucson-fuel-cost): Compare annual fuel costs between the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson — useful for Vancouver and B.C. drivers. See how much you could save with our interactive fuel cost calculator. ## Drivetrain and features AWD, winter driving, trims, packages, and safety tech in plain language. - [AWD vs. FWD vs. 4WD: Do You Really Need AWD in Canada?](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/awd-vs-fwd-canada): What each drivetrain does, what it costs, and why winter tires matter more than the drive wheels for most Canadian drivers. - [What Is a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), and Should You Get One?](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/what-is-a-cvt-transmission): CVTs are now found in almost every mass-market car. They're extremely reliable, fuel-efficient, and rarely break down. But should you get one? Let's break it down. - [What Is Lane-Change Assist?](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/what-is-lane-change-assist): Modern cars are packed with technology designed to make driving safer, smoother, and more intuitive. One such feature is Lane-Change Assist—a system that helps drivers switch lanes with more confidence and less risk. ## Money and financing Loans, leases, interest rates, and how much to put down. - [What a New Car Really Costs in B.C.: The Out-the-Door Price Explained](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/bc-out-the-door-price): Out-the-door price in B.C., line by line: MSRP, freight and PDI, A/C and tire levies, doc fee, transaction levy, GST and tiered PST, with a worked example. - [What Is a Good Car Loan Interest Rate, and Why Loan Length Matters](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/what-is-a-good-car-loan-interest-rate): How car loan rates work in Canada, why an 84-month loan costs more than it looks, and how to tell whether the rate you are offered is fair. - [Leasing vs. Financing a Car in Canada: A Guide for First-Time Buyers](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/leasing-vs-financing-canada): If you're buying your first car in Canada, one of the biggest questions you'll face is whether to lease or finance. This guide breaks down both options so you can make the right move. ## At the dealership Reading a quote, spotting extra fees, and what to say to the salesperson. - [Dealer Add-Ons Explained: Rustproofing, Protection Packages, and More](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/dealer-add-ons-explained): What each common dealer add-on is, what it is worth, and how to politely decline the ones you do not want. - [How to Compare Quotes From Multiple Dealers](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/how-to-compare-dealer-quotes): A simple checklist for lining up quotes fairly, so you pick the best deal and not just the lowest monthly payment. - [How to Read a Dealer Quote, Line by Line](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/how-to-read-a-dealer-quote): MSRP, freight, levies, doc fees, taxes, and financing lines explained in plain language, so you know exactly what you are paying for. - [What to Say (and Not Say) to a Car Salesperson](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/what-to-say-to-a-car-salesperson): Simple, friendly scripts for every stage of the visit, from the first hello to the finance office, written by people who have sold cars. - [Which Dealer Fees Are Negotiable, and Which Aren't?](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/which-dealer-fees-are-negotiable): A quick guide to the fees on a Canadian car quote: what is fixed, what varies by dealer, and what you can ask to remove. - [7 Lessons From 10 Years in Car Sales](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/lessons-from-10-years-in-car-sales): After a decade of selling cars, here's what I've learned about how dealerships really work — useful for B.C. buyers who want to walk in prepared. ## The buying process The steps from first search to driving home in Vancouver and B.C. - [What to Bring to Your Car Delivery Appointment](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/what-to-bring-to-car-delivery): Why dealers ask for a VOID cheque, registration, insurance, and payment funds — and how to show up ready in B.C. - [Buy a Car in Vancouver (2026): Best Price From Local Dealers](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/buy-a-car-vancouver): How to buy a new car in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver — ICBC, PST, dealer quotes, and how to get competing out-the-door offers without the runaround. - [Car Buying Glossary: Every Term, Explained Simply](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/car-buying-glossary): APR, residual, freight and PDI, negative equity, and more. A plain-language dictionary for the words you will hear at the dealership. - [2025 Compact SUV Buyer's Guide: Compare RAV4, CR-V, Tucson & Sportage](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/2025-compact-suv-buyers-guide): In-depth comparison of the top 2025 compact SUVs for B.C. shoppers. Explore specs, MSRP, fuel economy, and features for the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage. - [How to Buy a Car in B.C. & Vancouver (2025): Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.carfaster.com/learn/how-to-buy-a-car-in-bc): Learn how to buy a car in Vancouver and across B.C. in 2025 — ICBC, PST, dealer quotes, and how to get the best out-the-door price from local dealerships. ## Policies - [Disclaimer](https://www.carfaster.com/disclaimer): What CarFaster prices and offers do and do not promise. - [Terms](https://www.carfaster.com/terms): Terms of use. - [Privacy](https://www.carfaster.com/privacy): How CarFaster handles personal information. ## For machines - [Sitemap](https://www.carfaster.com/sitemap.xml): Every public car page, comparison, city guide, and learn article. - [llms.txt](https://www.carfaster.com/llms.txt): This file. A curated map of CarFaster for assistants and crawlers. Do not treat /dashboard, /login, /signup, or /api as public content. Account pages and private dealer tools are not for citation.