Recently, AMVIC has noticed several service and repair businesses are not keeping trade certificate information current on their AMVIC Online business profile. AMVIC requires all licensed automotive businesses in Alberta to provide accurate, up-to-date information on their AMVIC Online profile. As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure your journeypersons, apprentices and other staff
Read MoreAMVIC is once again joining Fraud Prevention Forum members along with governments across the country to help consumers understand different types of fraud. Consumers and businesses alike need to be able to recognize and report fraud. When it comes to vehicle purchases, do you know how to spot a curber? Fraudsters can use technology to
Read MoreMarch is nationally recognized as Fraud Prevention Month. AMVIC has once again joined the Competition Bureau’s Fraud Prevention Month campaign, educating consumers and industry on how to recognize, reject and report fraud. Document accuracy is critical to ensure the correct information is being recorded, including on bills of sale or financing applications. Ensuring accuracy on
Read MoreIn this issue: March is Fraud Prevention Month. Familiarize yourself with the Consumer Protection Act and the ABR to ensure your bill of sale is compliant with the legislation. Read about the findings of a major inspection project focused primarily on all-in pricing. Get information on financing-only options for consumers, how to check your ads with the AMVIC
Read MoreAll-in pricing means the advertised price of a vehicle must include ALL fees and charges. This includes freight, pre-delivery inspection/expense, administration and/or documentation fee(s) and levy recoveries. Adding any of these fees on top of an all-in advertised price is illegal. The only fee that can be added to the advertised price is GST and
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