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When Buying a Vehicle Privately, Beware of Curbsiders
Understand the risks involved in buying from a private seller so that you can make an informed buying decision.
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Canada has a Lemon Law Program That You Didn’t Know Existed
CAMVAP arbitrators have the authority to order the manufacturer to buy back the vehicle, repair it at the manufacturer's expense, reimburse for repairs already completed, and pay related expenses
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Curbsiders a Scourge of Private Vehicle Sales
Curbsiding is an illegal activity in Ontario.
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Consumers can benefit from all-in pricing from everyone
New consumer protection legislation a missed opportunity to standardize vehicle price advertising.
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How to Avoid a Flood-Damaged Vehicle when Buying Pre-owned
One of the consequences of the recent hurricanes in the U.S. is the potential for these vehicles to wind up in Ontario, to be sold to unsuspecting consumers.
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OMVIC helps maintain a Fair Marketplace for All
OMVIC has provided a blueprint for monitoring the activities of the retail automobile industry, ensuring that dealers operate with the highest professional standards and business ethics.
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Beware of curbsiders when buying privately
TADA president Bob Redinger talks about the considerable risks in buying a used vehicle privately in Ontario.
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Should Canada make amber turn signals mandatory?
An amber-only rear turn signal standard would force manufacturers to design different vehicles for Canada than the rest of North America.
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The right and wrong way to buy a car in Ontario
Buying a new or used vehicle can be a scary venture depending on the route you take. The OMVIC “how-to road map” may help make it a smoother ride.
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Consumer protection: Dealers charged in used-car sting
Hidden-camera investigation found sellers failing to disclose extra fees and former wrecks
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If you lease, make sure your sales rep is registered
New Motor Vehicle Act that came into effect Jan. 1 requires just about everybody involved in the automobile business to register.
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Motor vehicle industry council protects the rights of consumers
In previous columns, I have occasionally made reference to the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). Today, I want to give readers some insight into this industry body and explain how it fun
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Read fine print for cost of buying or leasing new car
A friend recently told me about a car advertisement she read in the newspaper.
