Considering buying a used vehicle but unsure of where to start? Before you do anything, check out amvic.org for free, reliable information before, during and after your purchase. Before: research the vehicle Use the VIN (vehicle identification number) to: During: use consumer guides to help AMVIC has a used vehicle consumer guide to help guide you
Read MoreAMVIC has recently noticed automotive businesses trying to add extra fees to a vehicle sale. It is happening whether a consumer orders a vehicle (often with a long lead time) or when a consumer walks into an automotive business or onto a lot and picks from the current inventory. The automotive industry has taken to
Read MoreAMVIC has recently noticed a substantial increase in consumer questions and complaints regarding finance-only purchase options. Some automotive businesses choose to only sell vehicles through their own in-house financing. Automotive businesses can decide how they accept payment, just as some retailers will not accept certain credit cards and some won’t accept cash. Essentially, an automotive
Read MoreIn this issue: Read Impact Vol. 4, 2022
Read MoreWith colder weather here to stay, it may be time to consider having your vehicle winterized. Alberta is the only province that regulates automotive service and repair businesses, meaning an automotive service and repair business operating in Alberta must be licensed by AMVIC. If someone is offering prices that are too good to be true,
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