Compliance > Registrar’s Decisions > Registrar’s Decision 19-07-004
File Number: 19-07-004
In the matter of Motor Dealer Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, C. 316
and Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, S.B.C. 2004, c. 2
Complainant: Vehicle Sales Authority of BC
Licensee/Unlicensed person:
Barnes Wheaton (North Surrey) Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. (#31268) and Devron Donald Quast (#103747)
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On January 20, 2020, the Registrar made findings that Barnes Wheaton (North Surrey) Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. (“Barnes”) and Devron Donald Quast (“Mr. Quast”) deliberately committed a deceptive act or practice contrary to section 5(1) of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (“BPCPA”).
The main concern was that Mr. Quast on behalf of Barnes, arranged to have a GMC Sierra diesel vehicle pass a legally required Provincial Private Vehicle Inspection, when they knew the vehicle would not pass that inspection. Certain components of the Sierra’s diesel emissions system had been removed making it not compliant with the Motor Vehicle Act.
The Registrar ordered a separate hearing process to address Barnes’ and Mr. Quast’s non-compliance resulting in this decision.
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