OMVIC Practice Test

The threshold distance at which a vehicle is considered "used" is generally understood to be 6,000 kilometers. This standard helps to delineate between new and used vehicles in the automotive industry. When a vehicle has been driven beyond this distance, it typically indicates that it has been in operation, making it eligible for classification as used. This classification is significant because it affects the vehicle's market value, warranty eligibility, and how it is marketed to consumers. Understanding this threshold can also help buyers make informed decisions about their purchases. The importance of this distance stems from how depreciation on a vehicle begins after it is driven a certain amount; the further it is driven, the more it may lose its "new" status in the eyes of consumers and dealerships.