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The ''Motor Dealer Act'' and the ''Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act'' require vehicles for sale to meet minimum safety requirements. Vehicles that do not meet the minimum safety requirements can be sold as long as they are marked "not suitable for transportation". (Both laws are available at [http://www.bclaws.ca www.bclaws.ca].) | The ''Motor Dealer Act'' and the ''Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act'' require vehicles for sale to meet minimum safety requirements. Vehicles that do not meet the minimum safety requirements can be sold as long as they are marked "not suitable for transportation". (Both laws are available at [http://www.bclaws.ca www.bclaws.ca].) | ||
A dealer must give you the following information about the car, in writing: | ==A dealer must give you the following information about the car, in writing:== | ||
*whether the car has had damages that, in total, cost over $2000 to repair | *whether the car has had damages that, in total, cost over $2000 to repair | ||
*whether it came from another province or state just to be sold here (because then it may have salt damage) or if it has been registered outside BC, and where, if known | *whether it came from another province or state just to be sold here (because then it may have salt damage) or if it has been registered outside BC, and where, if known | ||
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*accurate mileage and model year | *accurate mileage and model year | ||
A dealer must also give you the following information, in writing, about all charges connected with buying a car: | ==A dealer must also give you the following information, in writing, about all charges connected with buying a car:== | ||
*dealer preparation costs | *dealer preparation costs | ||
*documentation and administrative fees | *documentation and administrative fees | ||