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Author: AMVIC Communications

Updating your business information

| Industry bulletins

Did you recently move locations or change ownership of your business? Are you planning to offer more automotive services? There are steps you, as an AMVIC-licensed business, must follow in relation to Section 134 of the Consumer Protection Act when making changes to your business. You must notify AMVIC, in writing, within 15 days, if any … Continued

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Watch out for curbers

| Consumer bulletins

If you decide to buy a vehicle privately, make sure you understand the difference between a private seller and an unlicensed seller, which is commonly called a curber. Purchasing a used vehicle from a curber can mean serious issues down the road, should anything go wrong after the sale is complete. What is a curber? … Continued

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Vehicle history disclosure for RVs and trailers

| Industry bulletins

As camping season approaches, there may be more people shopping for RVs and trailers. If a consumer decides to buy a used RV from your business, make sure you provide all applicable vehicle history as per Section 31.1(1) of the Automotive Business Regulation (ABR). Even if the RV or trailer is non-motorized, the legislation around … Continued

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Don’t be surprised by vehicle condition

| Consumer bulletins

With the current, rapidly changing used vehicle market, there may be more pressure to make quick buying decisions. If you’re shopping for a vehicle at an automotive business or plan to buy privately, make sure you do some research on the vehicle you’re interested in to avoid surprises. Purchasing from an automotive business Section 31.1(1) … Continued

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