Impact Vol. 4, 2025
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Revisiting the basics
Whether you’re new to the automotive industry or have worked in it for awhile, it’s always a good idea to refresh yourself on the industry basics and applicable legislation. Here are some important reminders: Follow the codes of conductThe Automotive Business Regulation (ABR) includes two codes of conduct for automotive businesses in Alberta: the general codes of … Continued
Read MoreBeware of extra fees
AMVIC often sees automotive businesses trying to add extra fees to a vehicle sale. If you’re a consumer, this can happen when you’re ordering a vehicle or when you’re walking into an automotive business and picking from their current inventory. All-in advertised pricing is the law. In Alberta, all-in advertised pricing is the law. This … Continued
Read MoreIndustry resources for service and repair businesses
Winter is on the way and many consumers will soon be looking to winterize their vehicles. As a service and repair business, it’s important for you to know your obligations when it comes to repair estimates and authorizations, as outlined in Sections 31.6, 31.7 and 31.8 of the Automotive Business Regulation (ABR). For instance, if a … Continued
Read MoreWinterizing your vehicle: service and repair tips
The weather is getting cooler and you may be thinking about winterizing your vehicle. Do you know Alberta has legislation regulating automotive service and repair businesses? This means an automotive service and repair business operating in Alberta must be licensed by AMVIC. If someone is offering prices too good to be true, they could be … Continued
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