AMVIC

• Alberta family gets back $40K from dealership after new truck seized for being stolen

  After Global News reported on an Alberta family who found out their new truck from a Ponoka dealership had previously been reported stolen, the business refunded their money.

  Consumer

  Mar 23
  
• Calgarian warns others after being out $500 following failed car deal

  A Calgary man is calling out Hyundai Canada after he said a dealership in Montreal refused to refund his deposit despite him not buying the vehicle.

  Consumer

  Jul 2, 2024
  
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• Alberta car buyer calls out some dealerships for ‘mandatory’ extras

  A Calgary father is warning others to be aware of “extra" costs at auto dealerships after he says he was told they were not options but "mandatory".

  Consumer

  Feb 12, 2024
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• Calgary driver frustrated with BMW Canada, local dealership after engine problems

  Rabinth Anand bought a used 2012 BMW X5 from a used car dealer back in November 2018. He was excited about his family's new wheels but isn't excited any longer.

  Consumer

  Jul 11, 2019
• Elderly woman allegedly pressured into buying 2 vehicles she couldn’t afford at Alberta dealership

  Four employees at a car dealership west of Edmonton have been charged after an elderly woman alleged she was pressured into buying two vehicles she couldn't afford.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2019
• Calgary man urges caution when using vehicle history reports like CarProof and CarFax

  A Calgary man is urging others to be cautious of only using vehicle history reports like CarProof or CarFax when buying a vehicle.

  Consumer

  Oct 25, 2018
• Alberta finds auto watchdog sitting on $4M compensation fund, replaces leader

  The Alberta government is replacing the head of its auto sales regulator after a report cited problems, including a multimillion-dollar compensation fund with almost no payouts.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2016
• Province announces review of Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council

  The government has appointed former mayor of Spruce Grove George Cuff to conduct a review of the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC).

  Economy

  Aug 11, 2016
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• Alberta bill will give government authority over auto industry watchdog

  The Alberta government has introduced a bill to give it authority to address concerns with the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council.

  Consumer

  Apr 13, 2016