Recently, AMVIC inspectors have been noticing that automotive businesses are not advertising with vehicle stock numbers because they are advertising vehicles they do not have in their possession. This is frequently happening with vehicles that are “order-in only” and the automotive business is incorrectly advertising a specific price for the vehicle. When placing an advertisement
Read MoreWhether you are new to the automotive industry or a seasoned veteran, it’s always a good idea to go back to the basics. Here are a few reminders to jump start your fall season: Codes of conductThe Automotive Business Regulation (ABR) establishes two codes of conduct for automotive businesses in Alberta: the general codes of
Read MoreAs of Sept. 1, 2022, the Government of Canada’s Select Luxury Items Tax Act will come into effect, which applies to the sale or importation of certain vehicles over $100,000. If you are unsure if this applies to your business, please contact a tax lawyer, an accountant or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) at 1-866-330-3304.
Read More2021 – 2022 AMVIC annual report highlights: AMVIC’s year at a glance (page 2). Find out the five most common complaint types submitted to AMVIC’s consumer services department (page 9). See the number of inspections conducted and what the top concerns were for each licence type (page 17). Read about how AMVIC deals with tips
Read MoreAs an automotive business in Alberta, you are responsible for your advertisements. Advertising non-compliance continues to be an issue found during inspections. The most common advertising concern was non-compliance with all-in pricing. Remember that as per Section 11(2)(l) of the Automotive Business Regulation (ABR), an advertised vehicle price includes the total cost of the vehicle,
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