Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002

PLEASE NOTE: The new Motor Vehicle Dealers Act launched January 1, 2010. Visit this page regularly for ongoing updates.

MVDA Information Clips

A package of information clips about the new MVDA has been created for you to view. These are summaries and should not be substituted for the Act and Regulations. It is still recommended you read through the new MVDA Act and Regulations.

MVDA Registration Forms

All new OMVIC forms can be found here. For more information on our Registration process, visit our Registration page.

MVDA Dealer Information Sessions

OMVIC hosted another series of MVDA sessions for dealers. Dealers were invited to learn about advertising rules, completing bills of sale, third-party finance, disclosures and which records must be kept. If you are interested in reviewing the MVDA presentation please click here.

Consumer Information Seminars

Information on consumer seminars can be found at Buywithconfidence.ca.

Insured Warranty Providers

Dealers are required to ensure warranty contracts comply with all requirements under the new MVDA. Dealers can only sell extended warranty products that are insured, or for which a letter of credit to the Compensation Fund has been provided. The list of insured warranty providers can be found here.

MVDA Classes of Registration Notice

The new MVDA sets out new classes and subclasses of registration for dealers. To ensure your dealership is assigned to the right class, dealers are kindly asked to read the following notice and return it to OMVIC as soon as possible.

CAI Certification Course

The revised certification course has launched. Please contact the Canadian Automotive Institute for more information at 1-877-722-1513 or visit their website.

To view a copy of the certification course booklet, visit our Automotive Certification Course page.

MVDA News and Bulletins
Links

Georgian College - Canadian Automotive Institute

MVDA 2002 Information Clips

Ministry of Consumer Services

Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002

Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 - Regulations