OMVIC - News Archive

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Members of the media seeking assistance are welcome to contact OMVIC Communications at (416) 512-3167 or (416) 512-3525. 2010 News Releases Jun 04, 2010 - Fleetwood Auto (Timothy John Byers) Not Registered to Sell Vehicles Jun 03, 2010 - London-area Dealer Not Registered to Operate Apr 27, 2010 - OMVIC Charges Orangeville Car Dealer and Two Salespeople with Unfair Practice Apr 26, 2010 - Ministry of Consumer Services: Informing Consumers About Buying Cars The Right Way McGuinty Government Protecting Consumers Mar 30, 2010 - Unregistered dealer fined $7,000 for not disclosing vehicle histories Mar 7, 2010 - APA Study Shines Spotlight on Shady Practices Jan 25, 2010 - Illegal Vehicle Sales Lead To Prison Term and Fine Jan 12, 2010 - New Motor Vehicle Dealers Act Increases Disclosure Requirements: All-In Pricing, Vehicle History Reports and Compensation Fund Jan 08, 2010 - Advisory: Launch of New Motor Vehicle Dealers Act Jan 06, 2010 - Prestige Toys Ltd. not registered to operate as motor vehicle dealer 2009 News Releases Dec 31, 2009 - Prestige Toys Ltd. loses registration as motor vehicle dealer Nov 05, 2009 - Illegal Vehicle Sales Lead to $18,000 Fine Nov 03, 2009 - Illegal Vehicle Sellers Sentenced to Heavy Fine and Jail Time Oct 13, 2009 - Buy with Confidence curbsider audio news release Oct 13, 2009 - Buy with Confidence audio news release Oct 13, 2009 - Avoid 'Curbsider' Scams: Program to Drive Vehicle Buyers to Ontario-Registered Vehicle Dealers Oct 13, 2009 - Avoid Curbsiders and Vehicle-Buying Scams; Buy from an Ontario-Registered Dealer Aug 21, 2009 - Ontario dealers cannot advertise “Cash for Clunkers” Aug 05, 2009 - Discipline Panel Fines Dealer $10,000 for Failing to Disclose Vehicle Histories Aug 05, 2009 - Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council Warns Consumers About Online Vehicle Scam Apr 22, 2009 - Toronto Crime Stoppers Teams Up With OMVIC to Curb Illegal Vehicle Sales Mar 26, 2009 - Illegal Vehicle Sales Lead to 6-Month Jail Term 2008 News Releases Oct 31, 2008 - Know Before You Buy audio news release Oct 31, 2008 - Know Your Ride audio news release Oct 28, 2008 - Research reveals that used vehicle buyers may be unprepared for potential issues Oct 27, 2008 - New Grade 10 Civics Course Available, Approved by Curriculum Services Canada Oct 10, 2008 - Bradford resident convicted of selling unsafe cars Sep 25, 2008 - Investigation Leads to Three Year Prison Term for Former Dealer Mar 10, 2008 - Program Highlights Unregistered Vehicle Sales 2007 News Releases Nov 16, 2007 - Do you “Know Your Ride”? Nov 01, 2007 - OMVIC Warns Auto Buyers Tempted By U.S. Pricing Aug 21, 2007 - Charges Laid After Flood-Damaged Vehicles Imported and Sold in the GTA Aug 02, 2007 - Toronto Curbsider Gets Jail Time 2005 News Releases May 10, 2005 - Curbsiders Slammed With Heavy Fines Feb 17, 2005 - Barrie R.V. Loses Licence to Operate 2004 News Releases Dec 09, 2004 - Revoked Dealer under Court Order Not to Sell Cars Nov 23, 2004 - Curbsider Nets Half Million Dollar Fine and Jail Time Oct 29, 2004 - Proposal to Revoke Registration of Barrie RV Centre issued Jun 21, 2004 - OMVIC Launches Online Consumer Publication Mar 23, 2004 - Ottawa Area Curbsider Fined 2003 News Releases Nov 28, 2003 - Ottawa Area Curbsider Faces 41 Charges Aug 26, 2003 - Consumers Warned About the Use of Cashable Vouchers Jul 25, 2003 - Curbsider's Wife Denied Registration as Motor Vehicle Dealer Jun 20, 2003 - Illegal Car Sales Lead to $78,750 Fine Jun 18, 2003 - Sudbury Dealer Loses Licence to Operate Jun 11, 2003 - London-area Dealer Receives 6-month Suspension Mar 04, 2003 - Court Passes Down Stiff Fine for Illegal Car Sales 2002 News Releases Dec 04, 2002 - Opinions Wanted Sep 30, 2002 - Convicted Curbsider Fined $18,000 Jul 25, 2002 - Car Dealer's Revocation will Result in Claims to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund May 29, 2002 - Ken Peterson is Named Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council May 29, 2002 - Peter Eatson is Named Chair and President of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council May 29, 2002 - Paul Burroughs Retires as Chair and President of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council May 29, 2002 - New Board Members for the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council 2001 News Releases Jul 23, 2001 - Beware of Unregistered Car Dealers 2000 News Releases Mar 24, 2000 - Dealer Licence Refused Because of Husband's Involvement Mar 08, 2000 - Dealer Loses Licence After Bankruptcy Raises Concerns Jan 26, 2000 - Dealer Self Management Body Slams Sales Tactics Jan 17, 2000 - $5,000 Fine for Curbsider 1999 News Releases Nov 15, 1999 - First Mandatory Certification Course for Motor Vehicle Dealers & Salespeople 1998 News Releases Dec 04, 1998 - Motor Vehicle Dealers Fund to Compensate Victim of Uniglobe Auto Fraud Nov 17, 1998 - W5 Mystery Agency Revealed as Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council Nov 9, 1998 - Kitchener/Waterloo-Area Dealer Loses Licence to Sell Vehicles Oct 09, 1998 - Curbsider Gets Jail Time Oct 01, 1998 - New Rules for Motor Vehicle Advertising Create Fair Marketplace for Dealers and Consumers Apr 07, 1998 - Dealer Self-Management Organization Holds First Annual General Meeting 1997 News Releases Nov 10, 1997 - Fifty-four Individuals and Companies Found Guilty of Illegal Sale of Motor Vehicles in Ontario Jul 10, 1997 - Forty-four Charges Laid under Motor Vehicle Dealers Act Jun 4, 1997 - OMVIC Starts Province-wide Crackdown May 2, 1997 - Phantom Car Dealers Curbsiders Feeling Heat of New Provincial Enforcement Back to News Releases