News Releases 2008

• December 17, 2008 - Beware of new extended warranty scam!
  (pdf file)
  
  
• December 17, 2008 - Are B.C. Motor Vehicle Buyers/Leasers as Knowledgeable as they think they are?
  News Release (pdf file)
  
  Ipsos Survey (pdf file)
  

• August 21, 2008 - Motor dealer penalized for misrepresenting and selling unsafe vehicle
  (pdf file)
  
  
• July 23, 2008 - RV dealer suspended and "freeze order" issued
  (pdf file)

• July 8, 2008 - Registrar of Motor Dealers targets deceptive deposit practices
  (pdf file)
  Directive 13
  

• May 12, 2008 - Top 10 Tips for Safe Propane Use in Your RV
  (pdf file)

• February 11 , 2008 - Deputy Registrar Appointed for Vehicle Sales Authority
  (pdf file)

News Releases 2007

• November 20, 2007 - Illegal predators abound in auto imports from the U.S.
  (pdf file)
  

• July 16, 2007 - High Profile Victoria case resolved
  (pdf file)
  
  
• June 26, 2007 - Hit the Road safely this summer
  Propane safety tips for RVers and other Recreational Vehicles
  (pdf file)
  
  
• June 19, 2007
  Self-proclaimed "hobbyist" convicted as illegal car dealer (pdf file)
  
  
• March 30, 2007
  Regulator of motor vehicle sales gets new name (pdf)

News Releases 2006  

• October 11, 2006
  Odometer tampering gets jail term (pdf)
   
• August 15, 2006
  Car "curbers" face criminal charges (pdf)
   
• June 7, 2006
  Unprecedented unity to encourage vehicle history searches (pdf)
   
• May 23, 2006
  Victimized Kamloops car buyers to be compensated (pdf)
   
• May 17, 2006
  Major changes proposed for motor dealer and vehicle sales legislation (pdf)
   
• March 30, 2006
  New fees reflect Lower Mainland problems (pdf)
   
• March 20, 2006
  Car Salesman Banned from Industry (pdf)
   
• February 21, 2006
  Mercedes Dealer Fined $10,000 (pdf)
   
• January 6, 2006
  Prominent Prince George Auto Dealers Fined (pdf)
   

News Releases 2005

• November 03, 2005
  Dealer Licences Cancelled (pdf)
   
• January 18, 2005
  Compliance Activities, Working Together to Provide a Respected Motor Dealer Industry (pdf)

News Releases 2004/2003  

• July 6, 2004
  Motor Dealer Council of BC Announces Final Appointment to Board of Directors (pdf)
   
• June 17, 2004
  Motor Dealer Council of BC Commences Legislative Review (pdf)
   
• June 16, 2004
  Motor Dealer Council of BC Announces Consumer Compensation Fund Board of Directors (pdf)
   
• April 1, 2004
  Motor Dealer Council of BC Ready to Regulate Motor Dealer Industry and Protect Consumers (pdf)
   
• January 30, 2004
  MDC Announces New President (pdf)
   
• November 2003
  Government Announcement about changes to Motor Dealer Act (pdf)
   

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