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No “cooling off” period in Alberta

| Consumer bulletins

When buying a vehicle, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement and anticipation of such an important purchase. Some consumers may not realize there is no “cooling off” period when you buy a vehicle, even if you have buyer’s remorse. Understanding the contract, financing, warranties and any other details involved in the … Continued

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Impact Vol. 2, 2023

| Impact newsletter

In this issue: AMVIC has updated its Licensing Policy to include the minimum age requirement of the applicant. Read more about the requirements in Impact Vol. 2. The new administrative enforcement section in Impact includes a summary of the type of enforcement actions taken in 2022 – 2023. Other articles include summer sales: advertising with … Continued

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RV season is here!

| Consumer bulletins

Summer is officially here, which means camping season is upon us. Buying a recreational vehicle is as big of a financial decision as buying a car or a house. Here are a few points to keep in mind when shopping for your new or used RV: When in doubt, refer back to amvic.org for useful … Continued

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Buying a vehicle? Let AMVIC help you before, during and after

| Consumer bulletins

Knowledge is power. AMVIC continuously strives to protect consumers by educating you on your rights and responsibilities within the automotive industry in Alberta. Vehicle shortages and microchip delays have changed the buying experience in Alberta’s automotive market and AMVIC has noticed an increase in consumer complaints. These are often due to unfair practices, misinformation and … Continued

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AMVIC industry board members appoint new director-at-large

| Industry bulletins

On April 4, 2023, the industry members of the AMVIC board appointed Catherine Manten as the new director-at-large for a term of three years, effective April 22, 2023. Catherine is a results driven, self-motivated Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Controller with 22 years of experience in financial, operational and administrative leadership roles within the automotive … Continued

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