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Watch for extra fees

| Consumer bulletins

In an unpredictable vehicle market where inventory is moving fast, it’s more important than ever for you as the consumer to read and understand the bill of sale when buying a vehicle. All-in advertised pricing is the law in Alberta. That means the advertised price of a vehicle must include all fees and charges the … Continued

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All-in advertised pricing is the law that needs to be followed

| Industry bulletins

Businesses and consumers are currently navigating uncertain times in the automotive industry. As always, but especially during these times of uncertainty, it is essential that your business follows Alberta’s all-in advertised pricing legislation. In Alberta, all-in advertised pricing is the law. That means the advertised price of a vehicle must include ALL fees and charges … Continued

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Updated AMVIC consumer guides

| Consumer bulletins

When it comes to Alberta’s automotive industry, AMVIC promotes consumer protection from unfair practices through education, public engagement and free resources. Recently, AMVIC updated three of its consumer guides (pictured below) to make them more current, clear and helpful to anyone who may be planning on buying a vehicle. The refreshed “Budgeting for a vehicle,” … Continued

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New and improved AMVIC education courses

| Industry bulletins

AMVIC continuously strives to build a fair marketplace for automotive consumers and businesses. One of the key ways this is achieved is through education, which includes AMVIC’s mandatory registration application process and online Salesperson Registration Course for automotive salespeople in Alberta. To ensure the delivery of high quality, relevant information to automotive businesses and their … Continued

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Repair estimates and authorizations: what you need to know

| Industry bulletins

As spring approaches and people start bringing their vehicles in for seasonal check-ups, make sure you know what to do as a service and repair business when it comes to repair estimates and authorizations. The Automotive Business Regulation (ABR) sets out specific regulations regarding repair estimates and authorizations in Sections 31.6, 31.7 and 31.8. An … Continued

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