Edmonton— The dealer principal, business manager, general sales manager and a salesperson working out of Spruce Grove-based GRV C Motors LP, operating as Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, have each been charged with the following under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA): Section 6(2)(a) relating to undue pressure; Section 6(2)(b) relating to taking advantage of a
Read MoreEdmonton— McEwan Motors Inc. of Leduc has ceased business operations as of Feb. 1, 2019, and is no longer authorized to wholesale vehicles or sell used vehicles in Alberta. McEwan Motors Inc. is also known as Back on Track Credit, Credit 4 Trucks, Kings of Trucks, The Loan Arranger and Turbo Auto Loans. The Alberta
Read MoreEdmonton— Due to serious consumer complaints, AMVIC cancelled the automotive sales business licence of Calgary-based Showtime Fabrications Inc., effective Oct. 9, 2018. Investigations were launched in regards to five complaints filed with AMVIC by consumers of Showtime Fabrications Inc. Allegations include payment of large deposits without receiving anything in return. Showtime Fabrications Inc. did not
Read MoreEdmonton— Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) has laid 38 charges against Howard Ackman the owner of Roadsport Autocredit (aka 403 Car Loan, Credit Amnesty 2012, 1800Approved.ca, 1800Approved). The charges include one of theft under $5,000 and one of fraud under $5,000 under the Criminal Code of Canada. Thirty-six charges are under the Consumer Protection
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