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- Don’t just sign on the dotted line! Read, ask questions & understand everything you sign https://t.co/UT7X3fPyUg , forty eight mins ago
- In 2016-2017 AMVIC successfully assisted three hundred three consumers through alternate dispute resolution. https://t.co/rCI77pKvUK , twenty one hours ago
- Some curbers may pose as a private seller. Learn to spot the signs by using AMVIC’s curber warning system: https://t.co/Xu0vL695ka , twenty two hours ago
AMVIC improves consumer protection and ensures fair enforcement
Edmonton— Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) has hired for the positions of registrar, human resources manager and legal counsel, directly acting on recommendations outlined in the two thousand sixteen Report on Governance and Operations commissioned by Service Alberta and conducted by Management Consultant George Cuff. Brenda Chomey has joined AMVIC in the freshly created position of … Read More
AMVIC lays twenty four charges against former Edmonton business possessor
DATE: thirteen April two thousand seventeen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— Alberta’s automotive regulator has charged Dalwinder Singh Dahele under the Criminal Code, Fair Trading Act and Traffic Safety Act, following an investigation stemming from numerous consumer complaints. Dahele, representativeВ of Autobahn Outlet Ltd. and Autobahn Automotive Solutions Ltd., faces five charges for theft over $Five,000, five charges for fraud over $Five,000, thirteen charges for unlicensed … Read More
Drive away from fraud
DATE: one March two thousand seventeen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Drive away from fraud В Edmonton— An unbeatable price on a used car may be hard to walk away from, but this Fraud Prevention Month Alberta’s automotive regulator is reminding consumers to think twice before signing a deal that’s too good to be true. Via the month of March, AMVIC and the Competition Bureau’s Fraud … Read More
S’more RV buying tips from AMVIC
DATE: nine February two thousand seventeen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— Loving a toasty campfire, roasting marshmallows and camping under the starlets sounds like a faraway fantasy in snowy February. But, this weekend Albertans will commence planning for those fantasy RV vacations at the Edmonton RV Expo & Sale. AMVIC, Alberta’s automotive regulator, will be at the Edmonton RV Expo to suggest consumers helpful tips … Read More
Curber ordered to pay $14,800 to consumers
DATE: sixteen January two thousand seventeen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— A former Edmonton used car dealer was convicted on two counts of fraud and ordered to pay $14,800 in restitution to his victims. Dennis Feldman collected deposits then failed to produce the vehicles as promised or come back the money. The Jan. 12, two thousand seventeen fraud convictions stem from an ongoing AMVIC and Edmonton Police Service … Read More
AMVIC hires interim CEO
DATE: fifteen December two thousand sixteen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council is pleased to announce that Doug Lagore will pack the position of interim CEO of AMVIC, effective Dec. 15, 2016. Lagore has more than thirty years of practice as a very respected senior leader. He has worked in a consultant role with several municipalities and one of his … Read More
Businesses ordered to shut down, pending AMVIC investigation
DATE: ten November two thousand sixteen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council has issued five Director’s Orders against two Edmonton area automotive businesses and three individuals. The orders dated Nov. 9, two thousand sixteen direct Autobahn Automotive Solutions Ltd., Autobahn Outlet Ltd. and representatives of the businesses to instantly cease conducting any business or activities in Alberta’s automotive industry until AMVIC has … Read More
AMVIC’s cancellation decision upheld
DATE: twelve September two thousand sixteen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council’s cancellation of an Edmonton used car businesses’ sales licence and salesperson registration was upheld by an appeal panel in a decision dated Sept. 9, two thousand sixteen . An independent appeal panel appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta concluded that Martin Hausner, possessor of Cars on Whyte and Edmonton … Read More
Lethbridge consumer awarded restitution after AMVIC investigation
DATE: twenty two July two thousand sixteen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— A Lethbridge dad was awarded $Trio,900 in court-ordered restitution on July 20, two thousand sixteen for a car he bought his daughter. Last summer the man bought a two thousand eight Chevrolet Aveo from someone advertising it online. He had a mechanic inspect the car after he bought it. That is when he found out there were serious … Read More
AMVIC celebrates Canada Day with launch of translated peak cards
DATE: thirty June two thousand sixteen | By AMVIC Communications | News releases
Edmonton— This Canada Day the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council wants you to know it is looking out for you. The automotive regulator is removing some language barriers to help spread consumer protection awareness. “We live in a fine country where we welcome people from all around the world,” John Bachinski, executive director of AMVIC … Read More
AMVIC Online
AMVIC’s online portal where you can manage your business/salesperson licence or file a consumer complaint:
- apply/renew salesperson/business licence
- salesperson course registration
- licence, registration, course and sales levy payments by credit card or Interac debit (up to $Five,000)
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