VSA industry communications feature regulatory updates, legislation updates and industry specific news, and are the primary source of communication between the VSA and the vehicle sales industry.
April 23 – Compliance Updates: Q4, FY 2026
April 21 – Advertising Compliance Reminder
March 31 – An Update on Licensing Fees
March 23 – Transaction Levy POS Materials Now Available
March 9 – APR Disclosure Requirements & Upcoming BPCPA Amendments
January 21 – Compliance Updates: Q3, FY 2026
January 20 – Introducing the Transaction Levy Webpage
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December 23 – Bank Impersonation Scams Targeting Canadian Auto Dealerships
November 18 – Mandatory Line Item Beginning April 1, 2026: “VSA Levy Recovery”
October 2 – Compliance Updates: Review Key Trends and Compliance Action from Q1
September 3 – Clarifying What the Transaction Levy Applies To
July 16 – Transaction Levy Update
May 30 – Compliance Updates: Addressing an 11% Case Increase – Practical Tips for Stronger Compliance
May 14 – New Commercial Liens Act on June 30
May 9 – Announcing Pat Poyner as Registrar of Motor Dealers
May 5 – Industry Satisfaction Survey
April 3 – New BPCPA Amendments Now In Effect
April 1 – Consultative Communication: Transaction Levy for the 2026/27 Fiscal Year
March 18 – Visiting the Auto Show this week? Have a coffee on us!
March 12 – Fee Increase for 2025/2026 Fiscal Year โ Effective April 1, 2025
March 11 – Proposed Changes to Consumer Contracts in BC
January 17 – $300 MDCCF Contribution Resumes After Seven-Year Waiver
January 13 – Consultative Communication: Fee Increase
October 14 – Proposed Amendments to Credit Reporting Rules for Motor Dealers
June 3 – Connector Access Restored
June 2 – Fraud Warning – Gurnoor Singh
April 10 – VSA Connector Platform Temporarily Unavailable
March 5 – Important PST Change for Used ZEV Sales
January 29 – Cyber Attacks Targeting Dealerships
November 13 – An Update on Connector: Changes for Consumer Complaints about Deposits and Dealer Fees
July 16 – Increasing Cyber Security Measures
May 7 – Complaint and Investigation increases between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024
March 19 – Visiting the Auto Show? Get your Tim Hortons gift card!
February 1 – Compliance Activities from April 1 to December 31, 2023
November 22 – Federal Luxury Tax and Manufacturer Rebates
August 22 – Reminder: BC Government Proposed Legislation Changes
August 8 – BC Government Proposed Legislation Changes
December 14 –ย Fraudulent Transactions
November 25 –ย RV Trailer Length Update & Competition Act Amendment
August 31 –ย Important Considerations When Advertising Vehicles
June 21 –ย GAP Insurance – Vehicle Loyalty Products
June 13 –ย End of temporary number plates, reminders about decal elimination and documents on plain paper
May 5 –ย Announcement: New Registrar Appointed Kenneth Affleck
April 21 –ย Learning & Development Erroneous Auto-Generated Email
March 18 –ย Fee Increase
February 23 –ย BC Government Update on Taxes of EV’s
February 22 –ย Identifying Flood-Damaged Vehicles
February 17 –ย Fee Increase Feedback Opportunity
March 1 –ย Fraud | Identity & Credit
September 10 –ย Dealerships will not be able to Register Vehicles through Brokers on Sunday, September 11
December 12ย – Announcement: New CEO – Ian Christman
November 8ย – Continuing Education: Online Registration & Payment
March 25ย – Deceptive Acts when ending Consumer Lease Agreements; Annual Compensation Fund Fee waived
February 25ย – Continuing Education (CE) Unit announced; RV Gas Safety Inspection Reminder
February 24ย – Gas Safety Inspection Recommendations of Recreational Vehicles
January 21ย – Compliance activities from October 1 to December 31, 2020
November 25ย – Potential FRAUD: Identity & Credit
November 5ย – Potential Trade-in of Stolen Trailer: Summerland RV
October 1ย – Tax Changes for Resellers
September 24ย – Recall Best Practises
July 30ย – Fake ID Alert (BCDL)
July 13ย – ALERT: Identity Fraud & Vehicle Theft
June 17ย – ALERT: Credit Card Fraud
January 23ย – Stolen vehicle
January 14ย – Credit card fraud resulting in the purchase of a vehicle
December 17ย – Release agreements & public interest
Other topics: Reminder of when wholesale licences are required; The new VSA website and updated online services portal
November 26ย –ย Compliance activities from July 1 – September 30, 2020
Other topics: COVID-19 office reminders
November 18ย –ย New VSA website and online licensee services
Other topics: What it means for you and changes to the licensing courses
October 26ย –ย Credit checks, hard inquiries & credit scores
Other topics: Advertising cash vs. finance price; Online salesperson applications temporarily unavailable starting November 1
September 30ย –ย The VSA welcomes new President & CEO, Stephen Simms
September 17ย – Hail & flood damaged vehicles
Other topics: What you need to know and additional information
September 14ย –ย Continuing education deferral expires October 1
Other topics: How to complete continuing education requirement
July 31ย –ย Compliance activities from April 1 – June 30, 2020
Other topics: COVID-19 office reminders
July 9ย –ย Wholesale transaction requirements
Other topics: Signed wholesale agreement; Wholesale auction requirements
May 28ย –ย Is your COVID-19 Safety plan ready?
Other topics: VSA Langley office updates for COVID-19
April 23ย –ย Compliance activities from January 1 – March 31, 2020
April 21ย –ย What you need to know about motor dealer online sales
Other topics: Distance sales webinar; Farewell to Loree Gray
April 6ย –ย E-Commerce and Distance sales
Other topics: Distance sales webinar
April 3ย –ย COVID-19 Industry update
Other topics: Salesperson licensing, licensing course, dealer inspections & investigations, distance sales & advertising
March 17ย –ย COVID-19 Response – office closure notice
Other topics: What this means for you
February 25ย –ย Continuing education unit announced
Other topics: What this means for you
February 10ย –ย Salesperson licence application update – new and improved
Other topics: Annual Compensation Fund fee waived
January 16ย –ย Compliance activities from October 1 – December 31, 2019
November 28ย –ย Advertising total price when incentives are available
Other topics: Salesperson licensing course, now self study format
November 8ย –ย Compliance restructuring, Industry Standards & Investigations
Other topics: New direction & structure; What’s next?
October 29ย –ย Compliance activities from July 1 – September 30
September 26ย –ย Referral programs are illegal in BC
Other topics: Bird dogging
July 12ย –ย Compliance activities from April 1 – June 30
June 3ย –ย Industry Code of Conduct for posting
Other topics: PDF version also available; Deadline for regulatory update extended
May 14ย –ย Documenting 2 dealer transactions
Other topics: Dealer numbers and names must be accurate; VSA new board members
April 24ย –ย Selling modified vehicles
Other topics: What this means
April 8ย –ย Compliance activities from January 1 – March 31
March 12ย –ย Advertising offers or discounts
Other topics: ‘Scrap it’ program advertising; Tim Hortons cards available for salespeople at VIAS
March 1ย –ย New Industry Code of Conduct – Part 2
Other topics: Code of Conduct frequently asked questions
March 1ย –ย New Industry Code of Conduct – Part 1
Other topics: Plain language version code of conduct
January 29ย –ย Lessons from consumer complaints
Other topics: Mark Bakken elected VSA Board Chair
January 16ย –ย Compliance activities from October 1 – December 31, 2018
December 4ย – Curbing compliance activities
Other topics: What is a compliance order?
November 20ย – Vehicle history reports must be used properly
Other topics: Jim Nicolson joins the VSA Board of Directors
November 8ย – Wholesaler licenses for dealers
Other topics: Mark Bakken joins the VSA Board of Directors; Mary Childs joins the Compensation fund board
October 17ย – Compliance activities from July 1 – September 30
September 13ย – Wholesale transactions and licensing frequently asked questions
Other topics: Wholesale licensing; Auction faqs
July 31ย – Compliance activities from April 1 – June 30
Other topics: Undertakings
July 25ย – Compliance activities from April 1 – June 30
Other topics: Registrar’s Decisions & Judicial Review
July 3ย – VSA Welcomes Loree Gray as new President
May 29ย – Farewell message from Graeme Roberts
Other topics: VSA Annual Report 2017-2018 available online
May 23ย – Revised Advertising Guidelines available
Other topics: Arash Askarian joins the VSA Board of Directors; Wholesaler & Broker Agent licensing update
May 1ย – Motor Dealer Act Amendments – Part 5
Other topics: Wholesale auction requirements; Todd Follett joins the Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund board
April 5ย – Licensing Reminder – Transactions with unlicensed businesses
Other topics: Licensed wholesalers & broker agents; Compliance activities from January 1 – March 31, 2018
March 22ย – Offsite sale & marketing event reminder
Other topics: Consignment sale requirements; Administrative penalties now an option for violations of the Motor Dealer Act
March 8ย –ย Motor Dealer Actย Amendments – Part 4
Other topics: Wholesalers; Broker Agents & Broker Agent Representatives
February 20ย –ย Motor Dealer Actย Amendments – Part 3
Other topics: E-Commerce; Inventory defined; Motor Dealer Act exemptions clarified; Salesperson Licensing Regulation clarified
February 6ย –ย Motor Dealer Actย Amendments – Part 2
Other topics: Customer Compensation fund changes; Annual compensation fund fee waived for fiscal year 2018-2019
February 2ย – No fee increases for motor dealers & salespeople for new fiscal year
January 24ย – Highschool buying tips movie released
Other topics: School outreach; Auto sector careers; Salesperson licensing course goes province wide
January 17ย –ย Motor Dealer Actย Amendments – Part 1
Other topics: Administrative penalties curbers, increased fairness & transparency
January 9ย – Compliance activities from October 1 to December 31, 2017
Other topics: Salesperson licensing webinar goes province wide
December 5ย – VSA launches high school car buying tips
Other topics: School outreach; Auto sector careers programming
November 22ย – Inaccurate ownership documentation
Other topics: Documentation requirements of a licensed dealer; Creditors & Co-signers; Financing misrepresented as a lease; Consumer consent is not relevant
November 8ย –ย Motor Dealer Actย amendments approved
Other topics: Confirmation by the registrar
November 2ย – Using MSRP in advertising – samples
November 1ย – Using MSRP in advertising – additional concerns for RVs
Other topics: VSA appoints new manager of compliance & investigations
October 31ย – Using MSRP in advertising – a caution
Other topics: Competition Bureau guidance
October 19ย – Compliance activities from April 1 to September 30
September 19ย – Salesperson certification webinar goes province wide
Other topics: 2016/2017 Annual report available online
September 13ย – Flood vehicles in BC
Other topics: Reasons to avoid buying or selling a flood vehicle by error; What is a flood damaged vehicle? ARA adds expertise to powersport division
August 16ย – Website upgrades
Other topics: Advanced search; Licensing course manual now online
August 1ย – Dealer records, a reminder
Other topics: Documents that must be kept and for how long
July 18ย – Compliance activities from April 1 to June 30
July 7ย – RVs & motorcycles offer special challenges
Other topics: MSRP & savings claims for vehicles; Motorcycles, RVs & history reports; Canadians demand trust & transparency in vehicle purchases
June 19ย – Adjustable inspection intervals implemented
Other topics: Two advertising reminders; desktop tent cards available
April 4ย – Compliance activities from January 1 to March 31
March 21ย – Sales documents must be given to buyer
Other topics: Improper dealership practices to restrict export
March 8ย – Letgo.com – Remember, advertising rules apply
Other topics: Strategic Business Plan highlights VSA goals & strategies
February 21ย – Annual compensation fund fee waived for fiscal year 2017/2018
Other topics: Fee waiver a result of reduced compensation fund activity; Compensation Fund Board welcomes Bill Kwok
February 7ย – Sample deposit agreement simplified
Other topics: Driver’s licences & test drives
January 24ย – Consumer privacy matters
Other topics: Personal information requirements; Credit checks; Salesperson licence renewals going paperless; VSA logo use update
January 10ย – Compliance activities from October 1 to December 31, 2016
Other topics: VSA works to shut down scam website
December 6ย – Consumer referral fees
Other topics: Bird dogging; Public-at-large member needed for the compensation fund board
November 15ย – Vehicle auctions in BC โ Part 2
Other topics: Specific compliance concerns for BC vehicle auctions; Required disclosures; Vehicle safety; Operation of unsafe vehicles; Misrepresentation of material facts; โAs is, where isโ may be misleading
November 9ย – Vehicle auctions in BC Part 1
Other topics: Auction types & licensing; Requirements of a public auction licensed as a motor dealer; Other auction types
October 24ย – British Columbians confident in vehicle sales industry
Other topics: Confidence in vehicle sales industry chart
September 27ย – Improper insurance practices identified
Other topics: Potential outcomes; Update on VSA logo use
September 13ย โ Display of the VSA logo now allowed
Other topics: Authorization request options; Sample logos for advertising & websites
August 23ย – CARPROOF Glass record reporting enhanced
Other topics: Damage disclosure best practices
August 11ย – Advertising, Total price & dealer fees: avoiding misrepresentation about price
Other topics: Definition of total price; Accurate representation of added fees; Examples of misrepresentation regarding price; Advertising best practices
July 26ย – Application of the Motor Dealer Amendments Act of 2016
Other topics: Licensing Non-compliance; Salespeople must be licensed immediately; Authorized spokesperson contact must be current
July 13ย – Warning to Richmond used car buyers
Other topics: Arthur Tong
July 5ย – Compliance activities from April 1 to June 30
June 14ย – Two (2) dealer transactions
Other topics: Compensation fund board welcomes Ian Moore
May 30ย – Motor Dealer Act amendments move forward
Other topics: New licence categories; Motor Dealer Customer Compensation fund changes; Electronic documents; E-commerce; RV reminder, dual VINs & model years
May 12ย – VSA consumer satisfaction improves
Other topics: New online learning platform launches
May 5ย – Recall best practices
Other topics: Frequently asked questions (faqs)
April 26ย – Advertising reminders โ Part 2
Other topics: Dealer compliance in national ads; Total price of vehicle; Tire levy on new vehicles; Air conditioning tax; Battery levy
April 19ย – Advertising reminders โ Part 1
Other topics: Marketing campaigns
April 7ย – Compliance activities from January 1 โ March 31
April 1ย – VSA at the 2016 Vancouver International Auto Show
Other topics: Ken Robertson appointed to the VSA board
February 18ย – Legislative proposals focus on unlicensed selling
Other topics: New consumer protection authority; Enhancing existing powers
February 10ย – Compensation fund Questions & Answers
Other topics: When was the compensation fund established; Why was the compensation fund established; How did the creation of the compensation fund benefit consumers; How did the creation of the compensation fund benefit dealers; What types of losses are eligible for compensation; What claims are not eligible
January 27ย – Unlicensed salespeople results in dealer suspension
Other topics: Off-road vehicles & the VSA; No compensation fund waiver for fiscal year
January 13ย – Compliance activities from September 1 โ December 31, 2015
December 15ย – Financing enquiries & complaints rise dramatically
Other topics: Donโt forget, salespeople can connect with the VSA
December 1ย – Registrarโs draft rules
Other topics: Comments needed within 45 days
November 17ย – Vehicle history reports: how to choose?
Other topics: Dealer number required in all online advertising
November 3ย – Compliance critical for insurance sales
Other topics: Creditors Group Insurance (CGI) compliance; Reminder from the insurance council of BC; VSA oversight
October 7ย – Warranty complaints grow
Other topics: Unreported marketing staff creates liability
September 24ย – Recall Frequently asked questions (faqs)
Other topics: What does the VSA tell consumers about recalls on new & used vehicles? Can I sell a vehicle with an outstanding recall? Who decides if a recall is material? What are the best practices with regard to buying or selling vehicles with recalls?
September 15ย – Walt the curber
September 1ย – Compliance activities from April 1 to August 31
August 6ย – Consumer rights in distance sales contracts
Other topics: What is a distance sales contract; consumer protections under the BPCPA; Right to inspect under the Sale of Goods Act; Registrarโs jurisdiction
July 14ย – Lease-end inspection fees, when are they legal?
Other topics: Lease-end buy out inspections; What is not legal; Protecting your dealership; Role of the VSA
July 3ย – Website redesign launches
June 23ย – Push, pull or drag sales โ are they legal?
Other topics: Walt the curber in Cariboo & North
June 3ย – VSA Annual Report available online
Other topics: Copying driverโs licences still a concern; Bill 18 receives royal assent
May 20ย – Salesperson licensing reduces risk for dealers, criminal record check a critical step
Other topics: Remember, checking the VSA website for the status of a new hire is easy
May 7ย – Legislative changes impact the role of the registrar
Other topics: Non-CSA compliant RVs, BC Safety Authority Directive & informational bulletin; Compensation fund board welcomes Darlene Hyde as Chair
April 21ย – Compliance activities from April 1 โ March 31, 2015
Other topics: Judicial reviews by BC Supreme Court
April 7ย – Regulatory update Part 2
Other topics: Misleading advertising puts Avis & Budget at risk for $30 million penalty; VSA strategic business plan available online; $1.1 million penalty for breach of Canadas anti-spam legislation
March 24ย – Regulatory update Part 1
Other topics: Insurance council of BC fines dealers for unlicensed sales & improper practices; Inhouse financing & leasing compliance; VSA at the auto show
March 2ย – Copying driverโs licences for test drives
Other topics: Privacy concerns addressed by privacy commissioner; Reminder โ Changing dealer ownership? The dealer licence is not for sale
February 23ย – Finance placement fees
Other topics: Recommended practices; Dealer finance fees are brokerage fees; Legal requirements
February 12ย – Selling uninspected, potentially unsafe vehicles
Other topics: Annual compensation fund fee waived; Motorcycle advertising guidelines
January 23ย – Product specialists & salespeople: same licence
Other topics: ARA proposes expanded inspection program; AirCare data no longer available
December 11ย – ARA proposes expanded inspection program
Other topics: Salesperson licence status added
November 20ย – Documenting names: a clarification
Other topics: Additional compensation fund resources added
October 28ย – Leasing Reminder
Other topics: Cooling off period waiver; One clear day; Lease buy-out inspections
October 6ย – Continuing education well established
Other topics: Walt is back!; Licensed salespeople tops 7,000
September 18ย – Recall concerns & best practices
Other topics: Registrar visits motorcycle dealers
August 21ย – Compensation fund decisions added to website
Other topics: Offering a rebate? Make sure itโs advertised correctly
July 30ย – All-in pricing continues to expand
Other topics: Dealers need to make accurate representations
June 27ย – Canadaโs new anti-spam legislation takes effect July 1
Other topics: Continuing education module two, privacy for salespeople
June 17ย – VSA consumer service survey drives planning
Other topics: Salesperson satisfaction with specific interactions
June 3ย – Continuing education registration opens
Other topics: Compensation fund board welcomes Wendy Baker
May 29ย – Registrarโs decisions upheld by BC Supreme Court
May 22ย – Annual report available
Other topics: Compensation fund activity; New VSA board member; Salesperson blog delayed
May 12ย – New dealer licence decal for public display
Other topics: Salesperson licences expire June 1
April 10ย – VSA works to drive buyers to licensed dealers
Other topics: Motorcycle advertising; 2014 Vancouver international auto show
March 24ย – Walt the Curber makes his debut
Other topics: Online continuing education program
March 10ย – ICBC issues revised APV9T form
Other topics: ICBC announces new salvage buying agreement
February 24ย – More on declarations, disclosures and material facts
Other topics: Annual compensation fund fee waived; dealer licensing fee adjustment completed
February 11ย – Questions & answers about damage declarations
Other topics: Frequently asked questions
January 23ย – Demo plate doโs & donโts
Other topics: Course registration for new salespeople; Key management crucial; Hurry, deadline for prizes is January 29
January 9ย – Interest rates & financing representations
Other topics: Tapping a $900 million market: Private sales
December 10ย – All salespeople must be licensed
Other topics: Accurately advertising a vehicle warranty
December 3ย – Vehicle history reports: an overview
Other topics: $137,000 Judgement a reminder to dealers
November 26ย – Database conversion complete & online services restored
Other topics: Salesperson advertising could commit dealer to lower price
October 28ย – Online continuing education program announced
Other topics: Online advertising & sold vehicles
October 2ย – Consumer confidence rising, survey says
Other topics: Confidence in the motor vehicle sales industry
September 11ย – RV Registration โ Which VIN & model year
Other topics: Representatives needed
August 28ย – Two (2) Dealer transactions: a reminder
Other topics: Is the Vehicle New or Used; Check for Canadian flood damaged vehicles
July 29ย – Dealer opportunities โ VSA consumer complaint handling
Other topics: New structural integrity inspection requirements; PST tax exemptions for first nations
July 3ย – Flood damaged vehicles
Other topics: New consumer consent form for insurance brokers; Dealer alert update
June 19ย – Best practices for obtaining credit checks
Other topics: Annual report now available online
June 6ย – Dealer associations introduce standardized purchase agreement
Other topics: Salesperson advisory committee meets Tuesday; VSA online services improved & restored; PST update
May 16ย – Dealers must ensure all sales & consumer involved office staff are licensed
Other topics: New board members appointed to salesperson advisory committee
April 11ย – Accurate presentation of additional products needed
Other topics: Annual compensation fund fee waived-a reminder; Salesperson spotlight
April 5ย – Nairn McKenna appointed to VSA board
Other topics: Board members & officers reappointed; Vancouver International Auto Show
March 19ย – Annual compensation fund fee waived
Other topics: Dealer Licensing fee adjustment continues; Online services available through March 28; Online PST resources available
March 6ย – All-in pricing expands throughout Canada
Other topics: PST notices available online; Counterfeit air bags imported to BC
January 31ย – Planning ahead for Spring special sales events
Other topics: Dealership security & key box management critical; Shopper haunts lower mainland dealerships; PST re-implementation resources for motor vehicle sales
January 17ย – Online Advertising tips
Other topics: Consumer online behaviour revealed; Compliance tips for online advertising; RCMP recommends charges for Southwest RV dealer principal
November 27ย – Financing & insurance practices put dealer and consumer at risk
Other topics : 27% of US salvage vehicles get retitled
November 15ย – Registrarโs clarifications
Other topics : What is a salesperson; What is an off-site sale?; Watch out for Hurricane Sandy vehicles
October 30ย – Credit check practices โ recent consumer complaints prompt reminder
Other topics : New hire process at Carson Automotive Group aids salesperson licensing; Used vehicle buying concerns & Solutions highlighted in Vancouver Sun article
October 12ย – Insurance council issues new requirements
Other topics : Local government relationship stops unlicensed selling; Whatโs New added to VSA website
September 25ย – Dealerships creating liability with unreported ownership changes
Other topics : 2012 VSA Annual Report available online
September 10ย – Regional representatives needed
Other topics : CarProof disclosure form
July 3ย – VSA welcomes Jay Chambers as new President
Other topics : Reminder from ICBC โ plates from leased vehicles not being cancelled
May 17ย – No details in consolidated ICBC vehicle history report
Other topics : VSA board member update; VSA staff update
March 19ย – HST on Trade-ins
Other topics : New registrar appointed; Curber found in contempt of court and fined;
January 17ย – Dealer fee restructuring
Other topics : Revised dealer licence fees; VSA annual report online; Condolences Bob Clarke
December 30ย – Dealer best practices โ deposits โ What you should know about deposits
Other topics : VSA Curber conference 2011
October 7ย – Industry, Compliance & Licensing โ Cooperation works
Other topics : Mall licensing; Recent VSA hearing decisions
August 18ย – Learning department continues to deliver
Other topics : Manager of compliance and investigations; Strategic business plan
June 14ย – Illegal tinting comes back to haunt motor dealer
Other topics : Important notice from ICBC; Recent VSA hearing decisions
March 2ย – Lease-end buy out
Other topics : Reminder from ICBC; Frequently asked questions (faq); Level 2 salesperson course makes an impact
January 19ย – APV9T forms changed โ Damage reports are โcumulativeโ not per incident
Other topics : Accidents vs. damage
December 23ย – Lease disclosure โ are your leasing agreements compliant?
Other topics : Donโt put your dealership or licence at risk
December 21ย – Lien Checks โ Donโt risk losing the vehicle or the sale
Other topics: Donโt put your dealership or licence at risk
November 15ย – Dynamic action by AutoCanada โ Cooperation pays dividends
Other topics : Checklist every dealer should note
November 2ย – ICBC Vehicle history reports significantly improved
Other topics : Frequently asked questions (faq) about vehicle history reports; Motor Dealer Customer Compensation fund, a notable public-private success story
October 25ย – Is your sales contest an illegal lottery?
October 6ย – Beware of marketing companies โ sales blitzes by out-of-town โexpertsโ
Other topics : New consumer videos on the VSA website; Unlicensed new hires remain a problem
October 1ย – Registrar cancels salesperson licence
Other topics : VSA Annual report now available
June 30ย – New APV9T Transfer Tax form
June 11ย – Four dealership failures impact compensation fund
Other topics : VSA General Guidelines; Dealer issued conditional licence
May 20ย – Dealers must ensure all sales & consumer involved office staff are licensed
Other topics: Renew online; Conditional licences; see if your sales staff are properly registered
April 16ย – Curber videos now on the website
Other topics: Morrey Auto Group
March 24ย – VSA salesperson licence application now includes a criminal record check fee
Other topics : Open Road Auto Group
March 22ย – Transfer/Tax form requires complete vehicle declaration (APV9T)
Other topics: Additional information about APV9T
March 16ย – Motorcycle/PowerSports division of the ARA proposed
Other topics : Motorcycle & PowerSports Industry meets to discuss issues
February 8ย – Level 2 salesperson sessions
Other topics : Special level 2 course for dealer principals & general managers
January 15ย – Clarification of insurance council requirements โ licensing to sell anti-theft insurance
Other topics : Anti-theft or etching insurance must be disclosed as optional
January 13ย – Etching program sales require insurance licence โ Insurance council publishes guidelines
January 6ย – Salesperson banned for a minimum of five years
Other topics : VSA licence & course fees on the website
