The Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia

At time of sale a dealership must declare: whether the motor vehicle has been used as a taxi, police or emergency vehicle or in organized racing; whether the motor vehicle has:

i)in the case of a new motor vehicle, sustained damage requiring repairs costing more than 20% of the asking price of the motor vehicle, or

ii)in the case of a used motor vehicle, sustained damages requiring repairs costing more than $2000; whether the motor vehicle has been used as a lease or rental vehicle; whether a used motor vehicle has been previously registered in another province or country; or whether the odometer of the motor vehicle accurately records the true distance travelled by the motor vehicle.

The motor dealer must also declare that the motor vehicle meets the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act, or if it is not suitable for transportation, must state that in all written representations about that vehicle.