Not all consumers who are purchasing a vehicle want to finance it; some may be able to pay for a vehicle in full with cash. If it is your policy to finance all vehicle transactions, then the consumer must be made aware of all requirements as listed in the Cost of Credit Disclosure Regulation before entering into
Read MoreThe 2023 – 2024 AMVIC annual report highlights: The 2023 – 2024 annual report can be found on amvic.org.
Read MoreThe Consumer Protection Act (CPA), through the Internet Sales Contract Regulation (ISCR), allows vehicles to be sold online and remotely to consumers. Regardless of your business model, whether you’re selling online or at your business, the CPA, the Vehicle Inspection Regulation (VIR) and the Automotive Business Regulation (ABR) must be followed. The ISCR applies to
Read MoreNo matter what business you’re in, good record-keeping is important. AMVIC requires all licensed automotive businesses in Alberta, including those in the service and repair industry, to provide accurate, up-to-date information on their AMVIC Online profile. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure your journeypersons, apprentices and other staff are properly trained in their
Read MoreThe Consumer Protection Act gives AMVIC the authority to inspect all licensed automotive businesses in Alberta, including service and repair businesses. The business is often given a time period to correct issues identified from an inspection and then a followup inspection is conducted to ensure any identified issues are remedied and compliance is met. AMVIC inspectors have
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