Trade-in: identifying information on the traded in vehicle and the value of the trade-in allowance incorporated into the cost of purchase of the vehicle being sold to the consumer.If down payment or deposit amount is paid: the amount of the deposit or down payment and the balance remaining to be paid.The total cost of the vehicle including all fees, charges and costs of the extra equipment and options.A list of all extra equipment or options and the cost of each.All fees and charges including: any delivery/freight/transportation charges, any inspection fees, any licensing fees, charges for warranties and all taxes and levies, including GST and the timing for payment of each fee and charge.Any and all other fees or charges except GST and the tire levy.įees and charges that must be included on a bill of sale:.If the amount is being passed down to the consumer, they must be aware that it is a recovery of the levy.
Air Conditioning levy– The Canada Revenue Agency levies an excise tax of $100 on vehicles imported or manufactured in Canada at time of delivery to the purchaser, in most cases the automotive dealer.Vehicle add-ons such as paint protection, etching or any add-on that is not factory installed.More information on bylaws can be found at the Alberta Recycling Management Authority. This includes tires that are on a motor vehicle. Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement ActTire Designation Regulation and the Tire Recycling Bylaw, environmental fees must be remitted by a supplier when new tires are sold in Alberta or used tires are imported into Alberta from outside of Canada. $9/tire for rim sizes greater than 19.5” for use on larger vehicles. Advance disposal surcharge (tires)–$4/tire for cars and light trucks.The business can pass along the cost of the levy to the consumer, but it cannot be presented as a mandatory government fee. AMVIC uses levy revenue to fund the AMVIC Compensation Fund and to provide investigation and education programs. AMVIC levy ($6.25) – It is mandatory that the business pay the AMVIC levy.Mandatory government fees (non-negotiable, must be paid by the customer): If a consumer chooses to finance a vehicle purchase, separate financing costs or charges may also apply. The only mandatory fee that can be added to the advertised price is 5 per cent GST. Remember– when an AMVIC-licensed seller advertises the price of a vehicle they must advertise the all-in price. All fees should be disclosed during the negotiation process and not after the purchase price has been established. Pre-installed products and services (nitrogen/tire protection package, security or theft deterrent products/services such as etching, etc., fuel)Īs the buyer or potential buyer you should be sure you fully understand what you are paying for.Ī salesperson and/or business must not mislead you into believing a fee is mandatory or required by law if it is not.ĪMVIC does not encourage or discourage businesses from selling additional features and add-ons, however they must accurately disclose all fees.Levy recoveries (AMVIC levy, air conditioning levy, etc.).PDI-PDE (pre-delivery inspection/expense).The Automotive Business Regulation (ABR), Section 11(2)(l) states that businesses must include “in the advertised price for any vehicle the total cost of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, all fees and charges such as the cost of accessories, optional equipment physically attached to the vehicle, transportation charges and any applicable taxes or administration fees, but not including GST or costs and charges associated with financing.” Examples of fees or charges that may be included in the advertised price but cannot be added on to it: The only fee that can be added to the advertised price is GST and any costs associated with financing. That means when an AMVIC-licensed seller advertises the price of a vehicle it must include ALL fees and charges the seller intends to charge.
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The price advertised plus GST is the law.Īll-in pricing is the law in Alberta. Remember, AMVIC licenses automotive sales including new, used and RV, lease, repair, consignment, wholesale and agent or broker businesses which means they all must comply with automotive advertising regulations.
What’s considered an ad?Īn ad could be any AMVIC-licensed businesses’ website or other online ads, print, social media, billboard, radio and TV. These are just a few of the laws all AMVIC-licensed businesses are required to follow when placing an ad.
Take a closer look at the next automotive ad you see.
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