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Compliant advertising

| Industry bulletins

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

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Buying used: understanding vehicle history

| Consumer bulletins

When buying used, it’s important to fully understand the vehicle history and not rush into a purchase. Remember, amvic.org has free, reliable information to help you before, during and after your purchase. Research the vehicle Use the VIN (vehicle identification number) to get a vehicle information report to be aware of the number of previous owners and ensure … Continued

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RV businesses: are you licensed for the correct activities?

| Industry bulletins

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

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Service and repair: preparing your vehicle for winter

| Consumer bulletins

With colder weather on the way, you may be thinking about winterizing your vehicle. You may not know that Alberta has legislation regulating 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, … Continued

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