No commissions. No referral fees. No dealer introductions that cost you trust. One clear fee for your specific situation.
Three tiers. The right one depends on where you are in the process.
You’re about to spend $40,000–$60,000. The average Ontario buyer overpays $2,400 on their purchase. One session costs $297.
For context: Canadian car advisory services typically charge $399–$500 for a concierge tier that delivers data and leaves you to negotiate alone. Holdback’s Blueprint at $297 includes a live session, finance office preparation, trade-in strategy, and a written brief — with no financial relationship with any dealer.
You have an offer from a dealer. Before you sign, let's go through it.
A focused session for buyers who have a specific quote, lease structure, or finance package in front of them. We review the numbers line by line — what's fair, what's padded, and exactly what to push back on.
Best for: Buyers who are within a few days of signing and want a fast, expert review before committing.
Book a Scan →Complete preparation before you visit a dealer. Every number, every decision, documented.
The full session. Your specific vehicle's cost structure, negotiation language, the finance office — covered in detail and put in writing. Most clients leave with a position they're confident walking in with.
Applies to new vehicles, used vehicles, CPO, and EV/PHEV purchases.
Book a Consultation →End-to-end advisory from shortlist to delivery.
Everything in Blueprint, plus live availability while you're at the dealership, a contract review before you sign, and 7 days of follow-up access after delivery.
Add individual services to any tier. Available at booking or after your session.
A 30-minute call one month after your purchase to review how the deal played out, answer any post-delivery questions, and confirm your financing is structured correctly.
For businesses or families purchasing or leasing 2 or more vehicles. Consolidated advisory across all transactions. Contact for pricing.
Canadian car advisory services range from free data PDFs to $400+ concierge services. Here’s what the difference is.
Based on publicly available service information from Canadian automotive platforms, March 2026. Read the full analysis →
At booking, via Stripe. Your session is not confirmed until payment is processed.
The prices shown are pre-tax. Ontario HST (13%) is added at checkout and shown as a line item on your Stripe receipt.
Yes. Email hello@holdback.ca before your session and the difference will be processed.
Cancel with 24 or more hours' notice: full refund. Within 24 hours: one free reschedule. No-show: fee is forfeited.
Yes. Used vehicle purchases are covered under any consultation tier — pricing relative to market, inspection strategy, CPO vs. private sale analysis, and financing. No separate booking required.
Yes. EV purchases involve federal and provincial incentive stacking, MSRP eligibility caps, and lease vs. buy decisions that are specific to EVs. These are covered in the Blueprint or Command tier.
Yes — especially then. A firm vehicle price still leaves the financing rate, lease structure, F&I products, and trade-in completely open. Most of the money buyers lose in a fixed-price deal is lost after the price is agreed. The consultation covers all of it.
Yes. When price is fixed, the financing rate, trade-in offer, and finance office products become the primary areas where money moves. These are covered in every session regardless of whether the sticker price is negotiable.
Yes. Consultations are available on weekday evenings and weekends. Booking is online — select any available slot when you book.
One session. Every number on your deal covered before you sit down.