OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards Flashcards
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A dealer advertises a truck for $42,000 all-in but does not include a mandatory $200 OMVIC fee in that price. When the buyer arrives, the dealer adds the $200. Is this permitted?
Answer: No, the OMVIC consumer protection fee must be included in the all-in advertised price
The OMVIC consumer protection fee, while mandatory, is not an HST or licensing charge — it must be absorbed into the all-in advertised price and not added at point of sale.
Under OMVIC advertising standards, a dealer's online ad must show which of the following?
Answer: The all-in selling price as the most prominent price displayed
The all-in selling price must be the most prominently displayed price in any advertisement, ensuring consumers immediately see the true cost.
A dealer advertises a vehicle with 'starting at $29,999' but the lowest configured vehicle actually costs $34,999 due to mandatory standard options. Under OMVIC rules:
Answer: This is a potential violation if no vehicle can actually be purchased at the advertised starting price
Advertising a 'starting at' price that does not correspond to any purchasable vehicle is misleading and violates OMVIC's standard that advertised prices must be achievable.
Which of the following is an example of a prohibited 'add-on' under OMVIC's all-in price advertising rule?
Answer: Administration or documentation processing fee
Administration and documentation processing fees are dealer-generated charges that must be included in the all-in advertised price and cannot be added at delivery.
A dealer places a $500 'paint protection' package on every vehicle without buyer consent and adds it to the bill of sale. Under OMVIC rules, this practice is:
Answer: A violation — mandatory add-ons must either be in the all-in price or be genuinely optional
Mandatory dealer-installed add-ons that are automatically charged to every buyer must be included in the all-in advertised price; they cannot be added separately at delivery.
A dealership's advertisement shows a vehicle price of $18,000 in large bold text but in very fine print states '+$1,500 in dealer fees.' Under OMVIC's advertising standards:
Answer: This violates the all-in price requirement — the true selling price must be prominently disclosed
OMVIC requires that the all-in price be prominently and clearly displayed; burying additional fees in fine print defeats the purpose of the all-in pricing rule.
A consumer files a complaint with OMVIC that a dealer advertised a $21,000 vehicle but charged $23,500 at the dealership. If OMVIC finds a violation, which outcome is possible?
Answer: OMVIC can pursue administrative action including fines and registration suspension against the dealer
OMVIC has authority to investigate advertising violations and impose administrative penalties including fines and conditions on or suspension of a dealer's registration.