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
Read MoreDid you hear about a special vehicle sales event held in a parking lot? When an automotive business or group of businesses holds a sale in a location other than their automotive business, it’s called an off-site sale. Automotive businesses or groups of businesses can hold off-site sales events if they notify AMVIC in advance. … Continued
Read MoreNo matter what business you’re in, good record-keeping is important. AMVIC requires all licensed automotive businesses in Alberta, including those in the service and repair industry, to provide accurate, up-to-date information on their AMVIC Online profile. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure your journeypersons, apprentices and other staff are properly trained in their … Continued
Read MoreWith many digital options available, it can be easier to get the information you need, right at your fingertips. To improve convenience for vehicle consumers, automotive businesses have started using mobile apps to provide service and repair estimates and work orders. Whether you’re clicking through screens or scanning over paperwork, it’s important that you take … Continued
Read MoreIn this issue: Read Impact Vol. 2, 2024
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