OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards Flashcards
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Under OMVIC's all-in price advertising standard, which of the following is the best example of a compliant advertisement?
Answer: '2022 Honda Civic — $26,499 all-in (plus HST and licensing)'
The second option correctly shows an all-in price that includes all dealer charges with only HST and licensing excluded — the two permitted exclusions under OMVIC rules.
A dealer advertises a $0 documentation fee as a special promotion. A week later, they charge buyers $299 for documentation. Under OMVIC rules:
Answer: Reinstating excluded fees after advertising them at $0 is deceptive if not clearly communicated to buyers
Advertising $0 fees and then charging for them without clear advance communication to buyers is a misleading advertising practice under OMVIC standards.
Which fee is most commonly cited by OMVIC as a violation of all-in pricing rules when added at the point of sale?
Answer: Administration or documentation fees
Administration and documentation fees are the most frequently cited all-in price violations as dealers often attempt to add these at the point of sale rather than including them in advertised prices.
A registered dealer's salesperson creates and posts a personal social media ad for dealership inventory at a price that doesn't comply with all-in pricing rules. Who is responsible?
Answer: The registered dealer remains responsible for all advertising of their inventory by their salespersons
The dealer is ultimately responsible for all advertising of their inventory, including by salespersons on social media, and must ensure all such advertising complies with OMVIC standards.
Under OMVIC's all-in price rule, how should a dealer handle a mandatory 'carbon offset fee' they charge on every vehicle?
Answer: Include it in the all-in advertised price since all buyers must pay it
A mandatory carbon offset fee that every buyer pays is a dealer-generated charge that must be included in the all-in advertised price, regardless of its stated purpose.
A vehicle is advertised at an all-in price by Dealer A. Dealer B advertises the same make/model/year for a lower all-in price. Under OMVIC rules, how does this affect Dealer A?
Answer: Dealer A's all-in price advertisement is valid as long as it meets OMVIC's standards — there is no mandatory price matching
OMVIC's all-in price rule governs transparency and accuracy in advertising; it does not require dealers to match competitor prices or disclose competitor pricing.
A dealer's advertisement includes an 'as-is no warranty' disclaimer on a vehicle priced at $8,500 all-in. Under OMVIC's advertising standards, this advertisement:
Answer: Is compliant if the all-in price is accurate and the as-is condition is clearly stated
Advertising a vehicle as-is is permitted provided the all-in price requirement is met and the as-is condition is clearly and prominently disclosed in the advertisement.