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With a new year starting, you may have inventory you’re looking to clear or incentives to offer. Are you making sure 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: The all-in advertised price should not … Continued

AMVIC inspectors have seen a recent increase in recreational vehicle (RV) sales businesses that are performing RV repairs without being licensed for the specialty service they are performing. As the season changes and more people start preparing their RVs for winter storage, ensure your business is compliant before completing any services. An RV technician is … Continued

Not all consumers who are purchasing a vehicle want to finance it; some may be able to pay for a vehicle in full with cash. If it is your policy to finance all vehicle transactions, then the consumer must be made aware of all requirements as listed in the Cost of Credit Disclosure Regulation before entering into … Continued

The 2023 – 2024 AMVIC annual report highlights: The 2023 – 2024 annual report can be found on amvic.org.

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), through the Internet Sales Contract Regulation (ISCR), allows vehicles to be sold online and remotely to consumers. Regardless of your business model, whether you’re selling online or at your business, the CPA, the Vehicle Inspection Regulation (VIR) and the Automotive Business Regulation (ABR) must be followed. The ISCR applies to … Continued