OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards Flashcards
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Under OMVIC's advertising standards, what does the 'all-in price' requirement mean for a vehicle advertisement?
Answer: The advertised price must include all fees and charges except HST and licensing
OMVIC's all-in price advertising rule requires that every advertised price include all dealer fees, documentation charges, and administration fees — only HST and licensing are excluded.
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:
Answer: A violation — all fees except HST and licensing must be included in the advertised price
Adding any fee beyond HST and licensing to the price after advertising it is a violation of OMVIC's all-in price advertising standard.
Which of the following fees CAN legally be added to the advertised all-in price at time of sale?
Answer: Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
HST is a government-regulated tax that must be collected at source and is the only major charge, along with actual licensing fees, that can be added to the all-in advertised price.
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:
Answer: A violation — freight and PDI must be included in the advertised all-in price
Freight and PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) are dealer costs that must be included in the advertised all-in price; they cannot be listed as separate add-ons.
Under OMVIC's Code of Ethics, what general principle underlies the all-in price advertising requirement?
Answer: Advertising must be clear, accurate, and not mislead consumers about the true cost
OMVIC's advertising standards are rooted in the Code of Ethics principle that all consumer-facing communications must be truthful, accurate, and not deceptive about costs.
A dealership advertises the same vehicle at different prices in a newspaper ad versus on its website. Under OMVIC rules, this situation:
Answer: Is a potential violation as advertising must be consistent and not mislead consumers
Advertising inconsistencies that could mislead consumers about the actual price of a vehicle are a violation of OMVIC's advertising standards.
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?
Answer: HST and any applicable licensing fees
OMVIC's all-in price rule permits exclusion of HST and actual licensing/registration fees only; the phrase 'plus applicable taxes' is acceptable for these specific charges.