OMVIC OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards 1

Question 1

Under OMVIC's advertising standards, what does the 'all-in price' requirement mean for a vehicle advertisement?

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The advertised price must include all fees and charges except HST and licensing

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The price must include HST and licensing fees

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The price must be the lowest price available in the market

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The price must include a minimum 30-day warranty value

Question 2

A dealer advertises a vehicle for $19,995 but then adds a $999 'documentation fee' at the time of sale. Under OMVIC's all-in advertising rule, this practice is:

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A violation — all fees except HST and licensing must be included in the advertised price

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Acceptable if the fee is disclosed verbally during negotiations

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Acceptable if the fee is itemized separately on the bill of sale

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Acceptable if the dealer's website lists the fee in the fine print

Question 3

Which of the following fees CAN legally be added to the advertised all-in price at time of sale?

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Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

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Administration fee

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Nitrogen tire fill charge

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Documentation/processing fee

Question 4

A dealer's advertisement shows a vehicle at $24,500 and separately lists a $500 'freight and PDI' charge. Under OMVIC advertising standards, this is:

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A violation — freight and PDI must be included in the advertised all-in price

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Acceptable because freight and PDI are manufacturer charges

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Acceptable if the ad mentions that the price excludes freight and PDI

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Acceptable only for new vehicles under $30,000

Question 5

Under OMVIC's Code of Ethics, what general principle underlies the all-in price advertising requirement?

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Advertising must be clear, accurate, and not mislead consumers about the true cost

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Dealers must price vehicles at fair market value

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All dealers must use uniform provincial pricing

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Advertising is only regulated for vehicles over $10,000

Question 6

A dealership advertises the same vehicle at different prices in a newspaper ad versus on its website. Under OMVIC rules, this situation:

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Is a potential violation as advertising must be consistent and not mislead consumers

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Is acceptable since different media have different pricing norms

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Is acceptable if the website has been updated more recently

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Is permitted if the newspaper ad is more than 7 days old

Question 7

A dealer includes the phrase 'plus applicable taxes' in an all-in price advertisement. Under OMVIC standards, which taxes are permissible to exclude from the advertised price?

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HST and any applicable licensing fees

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Only HST (Harmonized Sales Tax)

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HST, licensing fees, and environmental levies

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All government fees and charges