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Red flags to watch for when vehicle shopping

| Consumer bulletins

Thinking of buying a vehicle this year? Whether you’re looking to buy new or used, it’s important you know your rights as a consumer and any red flags to watch for when vehicle shopping. Beware of curbers If you decide to buy a vehicle, make sure the automotive business you’re dealing with is AMVIC-licensed by … Continued

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Advertising during the holidays

| Industry bulletins

Holiday season is here and you may have limited-time specials or incentives to offer. Do 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 of non-compliant advertisements: The all-in advertised price should not include incentives that … Continued

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Tips for buying a used vehicle

| Consumer bulletins

Thinking of buying a used vehicle, but not sure where to start? Before you go shopping, visit amvic.org for free, reliable information before and during your purchase. Before: research the vehicle Use the VIN (vehicle identification number) to: During: use AMVIC’s consumer guide Check out AMVIC’s used vehicle consumer guide to walk you through the purchase … Continued

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Revisiting the basics

| Industry bulletins

Whether you’re new to the automotive industry or have worked in it for awhile, it’s always a good idea to refresh yourself on the industry basics and applicable legislation. Here are some important reminders: Follow the codes of conductThe Automotive Business Regulation (ABR) includes two codes of conduct for automotive businesses in Alberta: the general codes of … Continued

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