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Charge buyers must pay, per new tire, when they purchase a new or used vehicle.

Method of urging buyers to buy certain vehicles, products, or services. Ads may be written, spoken, or visual. Ads may be delivered directly or indirectly. Examples include: a price sticker on a vehicle a poster at a dealership a sales pitch made by a salesperson at promotional or marketing events or an off-site sale details shared by electronic means such as on the radio, television, or the internet phone calls from a telemarketer promotion shared by regular mail or by e-mail information published in a newspaper or a magazine printed on a flyer, brochure, sign, poster, showroom display or other printed material.

A warranty provided by a third party. This warranty is for a used vehicle and has an added cost.

A charge buyers must pay at the time they purchase a new vehicle. The charge allows the dealer to recover the tax paid to the federal government by the manufacturer. For the buyer, this charge is part of the price, not a tax.

A status given to a vehicle that has been significantly modified after manufacturing. Altered is also a status given to homemade and other constructed vehicles. This status indicates the vehicle has been inspected and is structurally sound. The status is added after the vehicle passes inspection.

An interest calculation for the amount of interest that adds up over a one-year period. BC law sets out a formula for the calculation.

Commonly called an ICBC Transfer Form.This form is used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle from one person to another. The form includes: A description of the vehicle Required declarations The purchase price The names and addresses of the buyer and seller Signatures of the buyer and seller The date of purchase Other information, such as the odometer reading The form has instructions for completion. BC law says this form must be completed within 10 days of a change in ownership.

a non-profit group that serves as the voice of the BC automotive industry. The ARA offers education, representation, and member services. The ARA promotes a high standard of service by retailers. The ARA also promotes public safety and satisfaction.

Sold in current state or condition, with all of its faults. This clause should not be part of a standard vehicle sales contract. Buyers have an implied right that vehicles purchased from a dealer can be used as transportation.