OMVIC Advertising and Disclosure Rules Flashcards
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Under OMVIC's advertising standards, which of the following must be disclosed in a vehicle advertisement that promotes a specific sale price?
Answer: All fees, charges, and taxes payable by the consumer to drive the vehicle off the lot
OMVIC requires that advertised prices must represent the total amount the consumer will pay, including all mandatory fees and charges (except HST and licensing fees, which must still be clearly disclosed). Hidden charges not included in the advertised price are prohibited.
A dealership's website lists a used car as 'Certified Pre-Owned' without it having undergone any manufacturer-approved inspection program. This advertisement would be:
Answer: Misleading and in violation of OMVIC advertising standards
Using the term 'Certified Pre-Owned' implies the vehicle has met specific manufacturer program standards. Using this label without the vehicle having gone through the actual program is false and misleading advertising under OMVIC standards and the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act.
When advertising a lease deal, OMVIC standards require that dealers disclose:
Answer: The monthly payment, total lease cost, down payment, lease term, annual kilometre allowance, and residual value
OMVIC requires full transparency in lease advertising. All material terms affecting the consumer's total cost and obligations must be clearly disclosed, including monthly payment, down payment, term, kilometre limits, and residual/buyout value.
A dealer advertises a vehicle with the phrase 'No credit? No problem!' but only approves customers with a minimum credit score of 650. This is:
Answer: A false and misleading advertisement that violates OMVIC standards
Advertising 'No credit? No problem!' while imposing standard credit requirements is a false and misleading representation. It induces consumers with poor credit to visit the dealership under false pretenses, which violates OMVIC advertising standards and the Consumer Protection Act.
Under OMVIC's advertising rules, which statement about online used vehicle listings is correct?
Answer: Dealers must ensure online listings are accurate and updated promptly when a vehicle is sold
OMVIC advertising standards apply to all advertising media including online listings. Keeping a sold vehicle listed online misleads consumers and wastes their time. Dealers must remove or update listings as soon as a vehicle is sold or unavailable.
A dealer's advertisement states a vehicle is 'accident-free' based solely on the customer trade-in's CarProof showing no reported accidents. OMVIC's position on this claim is:
Answer: The claim could be misleading if the dealer has not independently verified the vehicle's history through a physical inspection
CarProof/Carfax reports only capture reported incidents. An 'accident-free' claim can mislead consumers if the dealer relies solely on a database report without conducting a proper physical inspection to verify the vehicle's actual condition.