OMVIC OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards 3

Question 1

Under OMVIC standards, which statement about 'bait and switch' advertising is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is a prohibited practice where a dealer advertises a vehicle with no intent to sell it at that price

Answer

Bait and switch advertising — advertising a vehicle at an attractive price with no intent or ability to sell it at that price — is explicitly prohibited under OMVIC's advertising standards.

Question 2

A dealer runs a 'limited time' sale advertisement. Under OMVIC rules, what must be true about this advertisement?

Accepted Answer

The sale period and any conditions must be clearly stated and the advertised price must be genuinely available

Answer

Limited time sale advertisements must clearly state the sale period and any conditions, and the advertised price must actually be available to consumers during that period.

Question 3

A dealer's all-in price advertisement for a used vehicle does not mention that a safety certificate is not included. Under OMVIC standards:

Accepted Answer

The dealer should clearly disclose whether the vehicle is certified or sold uncertified

Answer

Advertising must not be misleading; whether a used vehicle is sold certified or uncertified is a material fact that should be clearly stated in the advertisement.

Question 4

Under OMVIC's advertising requirements, which statement about internet (online) advertising is correct?

Accepted Answer

The same all-in price advertising standards apply to all forms of dealer advertising including online

Answer

OMVIC's advertising standards apply to all dealer advertising regardless of the medium — print, radio, television, internet, and social media all fall under the same rules.

Question 5

A dealer advertises a vehicle at an all-in price of $31,000 but the vehicle is already sold when the buyer arrives. What must the dealer do to avoid an OMVIC violation?

Accepted Answer

Remove the advertisement promptly once the vehicle is sold and not use unavailable vehicles to attract customers

Answer

Continuing to advertise sold vehicles to attract customers is a deceptive practice; dealers must remove ads for sold inventory promptly.

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) Practice Test

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) Practice Test

OMVIC OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards 3