Category: Consumer bulletins

Did you hear about a special vehicle sales event held in a parking lot? When an automotive business or group of businesses holds a sale in a location other than their automotive business, it’s called an off-site sale. Automotive businesses or groups of businesses can hold off-site sales events if they notify AMVIC in advance. … Continued

With many digital options available, it can be easier to get the information you need, right at your fingertips. To improve convenience for vehicle consumers, automotive businesses have started using mobile apps to provide service and repair estimates and work orders. Whether you’re clicking through screens or scanning over paperwork, it’s important that you take … Continued

Have you ever gone into an automotive business and, after test driving a car or asking that a specific model be brought in, you were presented with an “offer to purchase”? The document might state terms and conditions about the purchase or order of the vehicle and require some sort of upfront payment. Sometimes this … Continued

AMVIC is a free and trusted consumer resource. Whether you’re a seasoned car-buyer or getting your first vehicle, we have helpful tips for automotive consumers in Alberta. Visit amvic.org for more consumer resources.

Changes to AMVIC’s vehicle sales levy, business licensing fee, as well as the rules around the Compensation Fund means AMVIC can better help consumers. AMVIC is funded through business licensing fees, salesperson registration fees and the AMVIC vehicle sales levy. As of April 1, 2024 the AMVIC sales levy per vehicle sold or leased will … Continued