The Consumer Protection Act gives AMVIC the authority to inspect all licensed automotive businesses in Alberta, including service and repair businesses. The business is often given a time period to correct issues identified from an inspection and then a followup inspection is conducted to ensure any identified issues are remedied and compliance is met. AMVIC inspectors have … Continued
Read MoreHave you ever gone into an automotive business and, after test driving a car or asking that a specific model be brought in, you were presented with an “offer to purchase”? The document might state terms and conditions about the purchase or order of the vehicle and require some sort of upfront payment. Sometimes this … Continued
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Read MoreChanges were made on April 1, 2024 to AMVIC’s vehicle sales levy, single sales business licensing fee, as well as the rules around the Compensation Fund. The vehicle sales levy increased to $10 (from $6.25) and the single sales business licence fee increased to $250 (from $175). This increase included the single sales, leasing and … Continued
Read MoreChanges to AMVIC’s vehicle sales levy, business licensing fee, as well as the rules around the Compensation Fund means AMVIC can better help consumers. AMVIC is funded through business licensing fees, salesperson registration fees and the AMVIC vehicle sales levy. As of April 1, 2024 the AMVIC sales levy per vehicle sold or leased will … Continued
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