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Automotive Services and Parts - Non- Taxable List

This is a list of non-taxable services provided by the automotive industry.

Services not on this list may be taxable and may be found on our taxable list . If the item is not on either list and you are unsure how tax applies, please contact us.

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 A

  • Aerodynamic devices for commercial tractor-trailers - tractor-trailer gap fairings, tractor roof fairings, trailer side skirts, aerodynamic bumpers, tank skirts, base flaps and boat tails
  • Air Care inspection services
  • Anti-idling devices for trucks and truck-tractors with a gross vehicle weight of 5,000 kg or more – auxiliary power units, cabin heaters and engine heaters (from February 18, 2009 to March 31, 2012, inclusive)
  • Auto detailing, cleaning

 B

  • Battery boosting - excludes battery recharging

 C

  • Car/vehicle washes and waxes

 D

  • Delivering gas (e.g. roadside service)
  • Detailing, auto/vehicle
  • Diagnostic services

 E

  • Emission control devices for diesel vehicles (see Bulletin SST 122, Automotive Services and Parts for more information)
  • Engine shampooing/cleaning and power washing
  • Estimating services

 I

  • Inspection services

 

 P

  • Power washing and engine cleaning
  • Polishing vehicles - excluding cut polishing

 R

  • Roadside services: unlocking vehicles, emergency tire changing, delivering gas, boosting batteries, and towing to repair shops (excludes roadside battery recharging)
  • Retrieval fees or charges for towing vehicles

 S

  • Safety inspection services
  • Services provided free-of-charge
  • Shampooing, engine

 T

  • Testing services (e.g. safety testing)
  • Towing services - excludes repairs, such as repairing flat tires

 U

  • Upholstery cleaning
  • Unlocking vehicles

 W

  • Washing, vehicles
  • Waxing, vehicles

Last Revised: February 2009

 
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