Complaints about vehicle condition are the most common OMVIC receives from consumers. The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) requires dealers to disclose to the buyer if a vehicle needs repairs to any of its major components. Dealers are also required to ensure vehicles sold are of merchantable quality and fit for purpose as required by the Sale of Goods Act (SGA).

The video above is designed to help dealers, managers and salespeople better understand disclosure of needed repairs; how to avoid complaints related to vehicle condition; and, how to help ensure a dealer’s advertising is truthful and accurate.

To further assist dealers ensure compliance with disclosure of needed repairs regulations, OMVIC has produced this resource:

Understand Needed Repairs Disclosure: Fact Sheet

Needed Repairs Disclosure Quiz

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