OMVIC Curbsiding and Illegal Sales Practices Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'odometer fraud' in the context of illegal motor vehicle sales practices in Ontario?
Answer: Resetting an odometer to a lower reading to misrepresent the vehicle's mileage
Odometer fraud involves tampering with or rolling back a vehicle's mileage reading to deceive buyers about actual use and wear, which is illegal under both the MVDA and Criminal Code.
Under the MVDA 2002, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a registered motor vehicle dealer in Ontario?
Answer: Belonging to a national automobile dealers association
Membership in a national dealers association is not mandated by the MVDA 2002; OMVIC registration, a designated premises, and written contracts are required.
What is the primary reason curbsiders often use multiple email addresses and phone numbers when advertising vehicles?
Answer: To avoid being identified as a pattern dealer and evade OMVIC enforcement
Using multiple contact identifiers helps curbsiders appear to be different individual sellers, making it harder for OMVIC investigators to establish a pattern of trade.
Under the MVDA 2002, a conviction for illegal vehicle trade can result in imprisonment. What is the maximum jail term for an individual?
Answer: Two years
The MVDA 2002 provides for imprisonment of up to two years for individuals convicted of serious offences including unregistered dealing.
An individual who is a registered OMVIC salesperson may legally sell a vehicle privately on behalf of a friend without going through their employer. This statement is:
Answer: False, because OMVIC registrants acting as intermediaries for third-party profit must transact through a registered dealership
A registered salesperson who facilitates vehicle sales outside their registered employer's dealership — especially for profit — violates MVDA requirements.
When investigating a suspected curbsider, OMVIC inspectors may gather evidence by:
Answer: Reviewing vehicle ownership records, ad histories, and conducting undercover test purchases
OMVIC investigators use publicly available advertising records, vehicle ownership histories, and lawful undercover activity to establish patterns of illegal trade.
A buyer purchased a used car advertised as 'certified pre-owned' from what turned out to be a curbsider. What protection does this label offer under Ontario law?
Answer: No protection — 'certified pre-owned' designations only carry legal weight when sold by registered dealers
CPO designations have legal standing only when applied by registered dealers under manufacturer programs; a curbsider's use of the term is misleading but provides no statutory buyer protection.