Automotive Dealers

Providing expertise and innovative solutions to help operate and grow a successful dealership

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Get expert advice and tailored solutions to enhance your dealership operations

For more than 65 years, Scotiabank has been the industry leader among banks, serving the end-to-end financial needs of automotive dealerships.

From dealership financing to wholesale leasing to floor plan financing and banking for your auto dealership, we provide the solutions you need to operate your dealership.

We take pride in understanding your unique needs and providing tailored financial services to auto dealerships, just like yours. We've earned our reputation for unparalleled customer service and the loyalty of our dealers. We're proud of our industry leading products and services, and the accolades we've received.

Our comprehensive auto financing solutions include:

  • Providing value-added advice and expertise to help dealers obtain their respective and diverse objectives
  • Taking a holistic approach to your dealership’s requirements from helping you finance inventory to offering customer financing when you make a sale
  • Providing access to our exclusive Inventory Management system
  • Offering access to highly experienced and specialized automotive teams covering Commercial financing needs of a dealer
  • Providing personal banking and wealth management solutions1 for you and your employees

Belonging begins with all of us.

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits everyone. If you’re looking for guidance in instituting your own dealership policies, please reach out, we’d love to help.

Talk to your Scotia rep.

Solutions for your Dealership

Dealership Financing

Get a comprehensive range of dealer-focused financing, with flexible terms and competitive rates

Banking for your Dealership

Get comprehensive products and solutions for all your banking needs

Already a customer?

Manage your inventory through Scotia Dealer Link

Solutions for Customers

Auto Financing for your customers

Get flexible Retail Financing, including a variable rate loan for both new and used vehicles

Scotia Dealer Advantage

Get special finance for both new and used vehicles

Speak to an Automotive Specialist today

For information regarding your car loan please call: NATIONAL ENGLISH: 1-888-777-6842, 1-800-790-7979  Quebec Prime 1-877-375-2771 SDA Quebec

Adam Weir

Director, Market Lead

Region covered: Ontario

Email: adam.weir@scotiabank.com

Phone: 905-518-2776

Bramin Karsanji

Director, Market Lead

Region covered: British Columbia & Yukon, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan 

Email: bramin.karsanji@scotiabank.com

Phone: 604-644-1782

Donnie Macdougall 

Director, Market Lead

Region covered: Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI

Email: donald.macdougall@scotiabank.com

Phone: 902-817-9462

Marc Saulnier 

Director, Market Lead

Region covered: Quebec

Email: marc.saulnier@scotiabank.com

Phone: 418-446-8297

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