Finally, merchants will have to abide to new laws when they advertise their used vehicles.Here's a brief summary of the changes made, which are effective immediately. Advertise only used vehicles that are available and ready for sale Merchants can no longer advertise a vehicle that won't be available when the ad is ordered. Have you ever been interested in a car for sale in an advertisement, and have gone to the merchant only to be told: "Sorry, that car was sold before the ad was printed. However, I've got another one here, it's more expensive but nicer than the one in the ad." The sale price must include all fees, excluding QST and GST Merchants must advertise their vehicles with the final sale price. No more hidden fees, "price + $399" mentions and other such tactics in order to advertise the lowest possible price. Making the customer believe that the extra $399 constitutes their profit is nonsense. Predominantly indicate the price and mileage in the advertising Merchants must now clearly announce the sale price and the real mileage of the vehicle advertised. From now on, the mention "low mileage!" can no longer apply. Indicate the highest price and highest mileage when advertising a lot of vehicles Merchants who advertise several examples of the same model in inventory must display the highest sale price of the lot as well as the highest mileage. The mention "60 in stock starting from $2,995" can no longer apply. Use of the terms "wholesalers", "auctioneers" ou "seized vehicle liquidators" If merchants cannot prove that their main activity constitutes one of these types de sales, they can no longer use such terms (with some exceptions). Also, merchants can no longer use sound and images in their advertising to make you believe that they are auctioneers, but aren't. Use of the terms "manufacturer returns" or "directly from the manufacturers" Merchants can no longer make you believe that auto manufacturers provide them off-lease vehicles directly, unless being able to prove that it is really the case. No illegible text in advertisings Any details about the vehicles or the merchant must be clearly visible, without the need for a magnifying glass.
Good news for used-car buyers in Quebec