DEALER ALERT: ILLEGAL AUCTION IN BARRIE, ONTARIO
Dealers are at risk by participating in the illegal Coast 2 Coast vehicle auction in Barrie July 6‐9, 2023.
Coast 2 Coast Collector Car Auctions, legally referred to as Associated Auto Auction Ltd., has been notified by the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) that this auction is unlawful. Any participation in this auction puts you at risk!
THIS IS AN ILLEGAL AUCTION! Coast 2 Coast Collector Car Auctions, legally referred to as Associated Auto Auction Ltd., has been put on notice by the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) that this auction is unlawful. OMVIC investigators are on site to inform participants about the risks associated with taking part in this auction.
As the regulator of motor vehicle sales in Ontario, OMVIC’s mandate is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism, and ensuring fair, honest and open competition for registered motor vehicle dealers. Auctions that sell motor vehicles directly to consumers are considered motor vehicle dealers and must be registered with OMVIC. That’s the law.
COAST 2 COAST COLLECTOR CAR AUCTIONS IS NOT REGISTERED TO SELL OR TRADE MOTOR VEHICLES IN ONTARIO! Coast 2 Coast Collector Car Auctions is operating illegally and does not meet the requirements in the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) to sell vehicles in Ontario. By participating in their auction, you are putting your dealership at risk. Don’t let yourself become a victim of their illegal activities.
CONTACT OMVIC. If you have any information about the Coast2Coast auction that you would like to provide to OMVIC to support our investigation and efforts to protect consumers, please contact our Curbsider Hotline: 1‐888‐NO‐CURBS (662‐8727) or at nocurbs@omvic.ca
You can also contact OMVIC’s dealer support team at dealers@omvic.ca or 1‐800‐943‐6002 ext. 4 if you have any questions. |