Important Information

Our office is currently closed to the public. We will update you once we have a plan to re-open.

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:

All-In Price Advertising
Protects Ontario Car Buyers

If a dealer advertises a price for a vehicle (new or used), the price must include ALL fees and charges the dealer intends to collect (except HST and licensing).

Examples of fees or charges that must be included in an advertised price:

• Freight
• PDI - PDE (pre-delivery inspection/ expense)
• Administration fee(s)
• Government levies (air tax, etc.)
• OMVIC fee
• Safety and e-test (unless the ad contains an "Unfit Vehicle" or "As-Is Vehicle" disclosure statement)
• Products or services that have been pre-installed on a vehicle