STARTLAND SPONSORED OMVIC BUYING A CAR? GET INFORMED AND AVOID UNNECESSARY CHARGES Before purchasing your next car, learn how to protect yourself from having to pay fees not included in the advertised price W: "hen dealers advertise a vehicle for sale, the price must include all fees and charges they intend to collect from consumers. The only fees that can be included outside the advertised price are HST and the total licencing cost. This practice is called all-in price advertising, and it's the law in Ontario. When the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC), the province's motor vehicle sales regulator, licenses a dealer. they agree to follow all-in price advertising laws. Some, however, may advertise one price and charge consumers more through extra fees outside HST and licencing on the CONTRBUTED an enjoyable experience - and clear vehicle pricing helps give consumers peace of mind when making a purchase. OMVIC's resources can help inform Ontarians when they buy a car, as consumer protection is its top priority. OMVIC also helps enhance dealer professionalism, so if you encounter a dealer adding fees outside HST and licensing to the advertised price, contact OMVIC at 1-800-943-6002 or consumers@omvic.on.ca. To access 2. BRING PROOF OF THE charges like freight, pre-delivery inspections or administrative fees. Dealers must list their fees on a bill ADVERTISED PRICE Bring a copy or photo of the dealer's vehicle ad with you to ensure the selling price matches the ad. An ad can price should not be more than the be any encouragement to buy or lease a vehicle, and includes print, ads on social media or online, radio or TV, and signs posted in or on a vehicle. Armed with the ad, you have proof of the advertised price so the dealer or salesperson cannot change it or make claims about misinterpretation. final bill of sale. Here are four tips to protect yourself from extra fees outside the advertised of sale and when totalled, the final price on your next car purchase. advertised price. 1. MAKE SURE THE AD IS FROMA DEALERSHIP, NOT A MANUFACTURER 4. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT A BILL OF SALE, CALL OMVIC If a dealer tries to charge extra fees, walk away and report them to OMVIC. You should always understand your bill of sale completely before you purchase a car, so slow down and ask questions to OMVIC's resources for car buyers, ensure you understand the process and all charges. As a car buyer, understanding the buying process is the best way to protect yourself. Buying a car should be When shopping for a car, take a closer look at the ad. Is it from a dealer or a manufacturer? Vehicle manufacturers do not have to advertise all-in prices - only dealers are subject to all-in price advertising laws. Before going to see or test drive a vehicle, check if the website link or phone number from the ad leads to a dealer, or a manufacturer. visit omvic.ca. To access OMVIC's resources for car buyers, visit omvic.ca. 3. GET IT ALL IN WRITING Document all pre-purchase discussions with dealers and get any pricing information in writing. With all-in pricing, dealers must include fees for This content was funded and approved by theadvertiser. STARTLAND SPONSORED OMVIC BUYING A CAR? GET INFORMED AND AVOID UNNECESSARY CHARGES Before purchasing your next car, learn how to protect yourself from having to pay fees not included in the advertised price W: "hen dealers advertise a vehicle for sale, the price must include all fees and charges they intend to collect from consumers. The only fees that can be included outside the advertised price are HST and the total licencing cost. This practice is called all-in price advertising, and it's the law in Ontario. When the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC), the province's motor vehicle sales regulator, licenses a dealer. they agree to follow all-in price advertising laws. Some, however, may advertise one price and charge consumers more through extra fees outside HST and licencing on the CONTRBUTED an enjoyable experience - and clear vehicle pricing helps give consumers peace of mind when making a purchase. OMVIC's resources can help inform Ontarians when they buy a car, as consumer protection is its top priority. OMVIC also helps enhance dealer professionalism, so if you encounter a dealer adding fees outside HST and licensing to the advertised price, contact OMVIC at 1-800-943-6002 or consumers@omvic.on.ca. To access 2. BRING PROOF OF THE charges like freight, pre-delivery inspections or administrative fees. Dealers must list their fees on a bill ADVERTISED PRICE Bring a copy or photo of the dealer's vehicle ad with you to ensure the selling price matches the ad. An ad can price should not be more than the be any encouragement to buy or lease a vehicle, and includes print, ads on social media or online, radio or TV, and signs posted in or on a vehicle. Armed with the ad, you have proof of the advertised price so the dealer or salesperson cannot change it or make claims about misinterpretation. final bill of sale. Here are four tips to protect yourself from extra fees outside the advertised of sale and when totalled, the final price on your next car purchase. advertised price. 1. MAKE SURE THE AD IS FROMA DEALERSHIP, NOT A MANUFACTURER 4. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT A BILL OF SALE, CALL OMVIC If a dealer tries to charge extra fees, walk away and report them to OMVIC. You should always understand your bill of sale completely before you purchase a car, so slow down and ask questions to OMVIC's resources for car buyers, ensure you understand the process and all charges. As a car buyer, understanding the buying process is the best way to protect yourself. Buying a car should be When shopping for a car, take a closer look at the ad. Is it from a dealer or a manufacturer? Vehicle manufacturers do not have to advertise all-in prices - only dealers are subject to all-in price advertising laws. Before going to see or test drive a vehicle, check if the website link or phone number from the ad leads to a dealer, or a manufacturer. visit omvic.ca. To access OMVIC's resources for car buyers, visit omvic.ca. 3. GET IT ALL IN WRITING Document all pre-purchase discussions with dealers and get any pricing information in writing. With all-in pricing, dealers must include fees for This content was funded and approved by theadvertiser.