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The motor dealer industry of British Columbia consists of 1,700 licensed dealers of new and used automobiles, light trucks, motorcycles, mopeds and recreation vehicles. There are approximately 8,000 salespeople. Collectively they represent about 500,000 transactions and $10 billion in sales, one of the province's most vibrant industries.
Enquiries concerning licensing should be made either by phoning the VSA or by e-mail: licensing@mvsabc.com
Motor Dealers
A licence is mandatory for any individual or organization to operate as a retail motor vehicle dealer in B.C. Through continuous review and improvement, the VSA makes dealer licensing and renewal straightforward. more
Salespeople
Every person working in retail vehicle sales is required to successfully complete a VSA certification course and qualify to be licensed through the designated process. Province-wide licensing is designed to ensure consumers that all sales personnel have undergone a comprehensive training and screening process. more
Compliance
Through a province-wide program of inspections and investigations, the VSA administers and enforces the Motor Dealer Act and its regulations. Inspectors take a proactive approach to conducting inspections of dealerships in the interest of ensuring compliance and increasing consumer protection. Infractions of legislation or regulations are investigated and dealt with through a formal means of enforcement administered by the Registrar. more
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