say hello to a good buy
Carisma does business in a transparent, businesslike way. We work by appointment with people who are ready and able to buy, which keeps our prices low.
browse online, buy in person
Carisma Ads are Informative
Carisma's Ads are Informative...Just Looking? kicking the tires from home saves Time & Money.
Please Read The Whole Ad. Our Ads and Web site are packed with info 24/7...that way, if you decide to come see us, you'll arrive Informed, so you can relax.
Ready to Buy? Carisma By Appointment is for people who are ready and able to buy.
used car showroom
more included. lower prices. no fees.
Carisma includes more in its advertised price
more included.
Carisma's Advertised Price Includes Everything you expect, and more. Double Inspected, fresh 2 Year NAPA MVI & Service, a Lubrico Limited Superior Warranty, CARFAX, Temporary Permit, Access Nova Scotia Titling and our exclusive 30 Day Pro-Rated Return Policy.
lower prices.
How can Carisma sell at better prices? 1. We advertise online, which costs less. 2. We don't spend money on cappucino machines, greeters and giant inflatable gorillas to entertain people who are "just looking". 3. We do business by appointment with people who are both ready and able to buy a car.
no fees.
Carisma has no hidden fees...our Advertised Price is our real price. You won't hear phrases like "Dealer Preparation Fee", "Administration Fee" or "Document Preparation Fee" at Carisma Bedford.
no hidden fees
new 2 year NAPA MVI included
safety is standard equipment
Safety is important, so Carisma cars get 2 Independent Inspections.
Before we buy a car, we pay for an Independent inspection to examine its undercarriage/structure. If it is not structurally sound, we don't buy it.
A second Independent Mechanical & Structural Inspection is then done by NAPA Autopro Sackville for a new 2 Year Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Inspection, including a fresh oil change and any MVI-required service.
motor vehicle inspection included
Comprehensive Warranty Included
New cars have Warranty, your used car can too! When you buy a car, repairs after purchase become your complete responsibility. Having a good Warranty just makes good sense, especially with a used car.
Lubrico Limited Superior Warranty is included at Carisma with 3 Months or 3,000Km coverage included in the Advertised Price...and you can buy coverage up to 3 Years or 36,000km.
Lubrico Limited Superior covers most powertrain components, plus Alternator, Starter, Air Conditioning, Brakes, Steering, Suspension...100's of key components, up to $1,000 per claim. (click on photo for full details)
You can also Finance a Lubrico Warranty oac.
comprehensive used car warranty
cash discounts & seniors discounts
Carisma Rewards people 60+.
Carisma is local senior owned and operated. We show our appreciation to 60+ Customers with the "Boomer Bonus"... no credit card surcharges, a full tank of gas and cash discount promotions like SPIN TO WIN. We want you to feel at home!
cash discounts
People who arrive ready to buy on their first visit with cash money in their pocket get to spin the "wheel of cashback" after they buy...you could receive up to $500 cash back. You also get $100 off if you buy on your first visit.
CARFAX included
learn more before you buy
When Carisma buys a car, we receive a CARFAX report, which helps us learn things about a car's history. We don't deal in cars that have been Title Branded as "Salvage" or "Rebuilt", for example.
Please note: CARFAX is a "data aggregator". They don't represent or guarantee that their reports or source data are complete or completely correct. Neither does Carisma.
carfax included
pay the way you want
Carisma Welcomes Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay, American Express, Interac, E-Transfer, Cash and Bank Drafts. Boomer Bonus: No credit card surcharges if you are 60+.
Financing:
East Coast Credit Union - 2018 + newer: good credit financing oac.
LendCare Financial - 2009+ newer: good and poor credit financing oac.
cash discounts
titling & temporary permit included
no standing in line...we do it for you
Carisma's Price includes Access NS Titling & a Temporary Permit if required.
No line-ups at Access for you! Carisma's Price includes titling your car. (Your Bill of Sale from Carisma is your Proof of Ownership; a Title Document issued by Access Nova Scotia shows that the Province knows you Own the car.)
A 30 Day Temporary Permit is also included at no extra cost if required. Or, If you have an existing Plate, we look after the paperwork at no extra cost.
Proof of valid Insurance coverage is required to Permit/Plate your car and to drive on the road.
You can Buy a car from Carisma without Insurance, but if you want to drive it on the public roads, that's between You, the Province and your Insurance Company.
titling & temporary permit included
change your mind? bring it back.
our return policy: final sale with 30 day pro-rated exchange
Carisma cars are sold on a Final Sale basis, with no refunds. This is standard practice in Nova Scotia, whether you buy privately or from a dealer. What perhaps makes Carisma different from other sellers is we put it writing up front. Carisma is also different in that we are the only seller that we know of that offers a 30 day return for pro-rated exchange policy and we put it in writing, up front. The 30 Day period starts when you sign your Bill of Sale (if the Exchange Policy is included in writing in your Bill of Sale). To exchange your car, book an appointment online and bring your car back within 30 days. Your Exchange Value will be Pro-Rated as as follows: 50 cents per Km on Odometer after taking delivery; Restocking Fee of 10%; Trade and/or Warranty Value are non-refundable. Vehicle must be returned without any new damage, outstanding issues or loans/liens to qualify. The Exchange Value is then applied towards another Carisma car of a Price greater than the price you paid for the car you are exchanging. You will pay the difference between the second vehicle's Regular Advertised Price and the Exchange Value of the first, plus HST on the difference. An Exchanged car cannot be Exchanged. In the event of any discrepancy as to how this courtesy policy is applied, Carisma's decision is final.
trade, sell or consign your car
you can trade, consign or sell your car to carisma
Trading-in is convenient...and saves HST. Carisma will consider any roadworthy car in person, typically at Blackbook published Wholesale Trade Value or less.
Consignment. Want to avoid the hassles of selling to strangers? Carisma can sell your car for you for $288 plus 8.8% of the price when we sell it for you in less than 30 days.
We also Buy good used cars. Book an appointment to show us your car and talk.