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Contracts and Consumer Rights Flashcards

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  1. Does Ontario law provide consumers with a cooling-off period after signing a vehicle purchase contract with a registered dealer?

    Answer: No, there is no statutory cooling-off period for vehicle purchases in Ontario

    Unlike some other consumer purchases such as door-to-door sales, Ontario law does not provide a statutory cooling-off period for vehicle purchases from a registered dealer.

  2. What is the primary purpose of the OMVIC Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund?

    Answer: To compensate consumers who suffer financial loss due to a registered dealer's fraud, misrepresentation, or insolvency

    The Compensation Fund provides financial protection to consumers who suffer losses specifically due to fraud, misrepresentation, or insolvency of a registered motor vehicle dealer.

  3. A consumer discovers after purchase that the dealer misrepresented the vehicle's accident history. What is the first recommended step?

    Answer: Contact OMVIC to file a formal complaint against the dealer

    Filing a complaint with OMVIC is the appropriate first step, as OMVIC has the authority to investigate dealer misconduct, mediate disputes, and take regulatory action.

  4. Under what circumstances can a consumer potentially cancel a signed vehicle purchase contract in Ontario?

    Answer: If the dealer materially misrepresented the vehicle or breached the terms of the contract

    While there is no cooling-off period, consumers may have legal grounds to cancel if the dealer committed misrepresentation or a material breach of contract terms.

  5. What is the maximum amount a consumer can claim from the OMVIC Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund per transaction?

    Answer: $45,000

    The OMVIC Compensation Fund provides a maximum of $45,000 per consumer claim to protect against dealer fraud or insolvency.

  6. A dealer sells a vehicle but it later turns out there was an undisclosed lien registered against it. Who bears responsibility for resolving this?

    Answer: The dealer, who has an obligation to ensure clear title before selling

    Dealers are legally obligated to ensure vehicles have clear title and must identify and resolve any lien issues before or as part of completing the sale.

  7. Which best describes OMVIC's role when a consumer files a complaint against a dealer?

    Answer: OMVIC can investigate complaints, attempt mediation, and take disciplinary action against non-compliant dealers

    OMVIC can investigate complaints, facilitate mediation between parties, and take regulatory action including fines or licence suspension against non-compliant dealers.