What’s included in the advertised price?
Whether you see the price of a vehicle advertised by a dealer in print, online or on a sign in the window of the vehicle itself, Ontario law states that the price must include certain fees and services.
Take a look at the list of items below and choose which two items may be excluded in the total advertised price of a vehicle.
Freight
Pre-delivery inspection/expense
Administration fees
Government levies, such as air tax
HST
ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council fee
Safety test/certification
Application of “new car smell”
Existing rust protection
Licensing fees
Existing nitrogen/tire protection package
Existing warranties
Installed security or theft deterrent products or services
Fuel already in the tank
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This is one of the only items that may be excluded!
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This is one of the only items that may be excluded!
HST may be excluded from all-in pricing under Ontario’s Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and added to the advertised price. The dealer may also offer certification as an additional charge, but only if the vehicle is advertised as “unfit” or
“as is” and includes a full dealer disclosure of its condition.
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
Tell me more!
that's right!
This is one of the only items that may be excluded!
that's right!
This is one of the only items that may be excluded!
Licensing fees may be excluded from all-in pricing under Ontario’s Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and added to the advertised price. The dealer may also offer certification as an additional charge, but only if the vehicle is advertised as “unfit” or
“as is” and includes a full dealer disclosure of its condition.
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price
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This must be included in the vehicle’s price