[Sergio]

paying tax on a used car, is not right. The taxes were already paid on car when new, and gov't should not allow themselves to collect taxes again on car especially when sold privately.

I'm fortunate that I bought my car from USA privately, and imported car, and the value documented by Canada Customs is what was on the deed of sale, and the provincial *has* to use it, if it was accepted by Customs Canada.

Good luck!
Sergio