Does your automotive business website include a “disclaimer”? If it does, you must make sure the disclaimer statement aligns with all-in advertised pricing legislation as set out in Section 11(2)(l) of the Automotive Business Regulation (ABR). The ABR, Section 11(2)(l) states that businesses must include “[…] in the advertised price for any vehicle the total cost … Continued
Read MoreRemember, when you are shopping for a new vehicle, you should be the one who is in control of your purchase. You should never feel rushed or hurried into buying or financing a vehicle. If something doesn’t feel right, you can always walk away from the purchase entirely. AMVIC is noticing a trend of consumer … Continued
Read MoreIn this issue: Read Vol. 1, 2026
Read MoreAMVIC is once again joining the Competition Bureau, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Fraud Prevention Month campaign — #FPM2026 — educating consumers and industry on how to recognize, reject and report fraud. Fraud can take many forms, and learning to recognize and understand fraud when buying a vehicle will help … Continued
Read MoreAs we ease into the year, you may have inventory you’re looking to clear or incentives to offer. Are you making sure your advertisements comply with legislation? The Automotive Business Regulation Section 11(2)(n) states a business operator cannot use false, misleading or deceptive statements in advertisements. Here are some examples: The all-in advertised price must not … Continued
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