OMVIC’s Role

As the regulator of motor vehicle sales in Ontario, OMVIC’s mandate is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism and ensuring fair, honest and open competition for registered motor vehicle dealers.
This is achieved by:

• Registering all dealers and salespeople
• Inspecting all Ontario dealers (new and used)
• Providing free complaint handling to consumers
• Delivering education/awareness programs
• Investigating and prosecuting industry non-compliance and illegal sales (curbsiding)

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Road to Buying a Car in Ontario

OMVIC’s step-by-step guide helps consumers ask the right questions during the car-buying process

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All-in Price Advertising puts the fun and excitement back into buying a car!

Have a question or concern about a vehicle purchase or lease? Contact OMVIC’s Complaints and Inquiries Team at 1-800-943-6002 x3942 or email

View OMVIC’s educational videos to learn more about your car-buying rights!

OMVIC offers free Car-Buying Seminars throughout the province! Interested in having OMVIC present a seminar to your organization or community group?