Advisory: Launch - New Motor Vehicle Dealers Act

Toronto, Ontario -- January 08, 2010 -

What: The Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Consumer Services, in conjunction with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Inductry Council (OMVIC), will launch the new Motor Vehicle Dealers Act in Toronto.

The Minister will talk about why the new Act is important for Ontario consumers. Carey Smith, OMVICs Director of Investigations, will compare two vehicles and ask you to spot the tampered vehicle. He will also highlight a number of vehicle-buying issues to which consumers often fall victim.

When: Tuesday, Januray 12, 2010
             10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (EST)

Where: Auto Showplace
              4279 Steeles Ave. W.
              North York, ON
              M3N 1V7

Who: Interviews available:

Carl Compton, OMVIC Executive Director and Registrar
Carey Smith, OMVIC Director of Investigations
Alan Silverstein, Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund Chair
Meredith Morris, OMVIC Chair and Dealer
Kevin Bavelaar, OMVIC VP and Dealer

 

For more information, please contact:

Brenda McIntyre
Communications Coordinator
T: 416-512-3167
Email: Brenda.McIntyre@omvic.on.ca

H2 Central
Elizabeth Hoyle
T: 416-274-5393
Email: ehoyle@h2central.ca

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Matt Shaw
T: 416-862-2800 x227
Email: mattshaw@h2central.ca