OMVIC Practice Test

How can consumers verify a dealer's registration with OMVIC?

1. By visiting local dealerships

2. By checking the Ontario provincial registry only

3. By checking the OMVIC website

4. By calling the dealership directly

The correct answer is: By checking the OMVIC website

Consumers can verify a dealer's registration with OMVIC by checking the OMVIC website. This method is the most reliable and efficient way to ensure that a dealership is properly registered and in good standing. The OMVIC website provides up-to-date information about registered dealers, their status, and any possible consumer complaints against them. Visiting local dealerships may give consumers a general feel of the business but does not confirm a dealer's official registration status. Checking the Ontario provincial registry might provide some information, but it may not be specifically tailored to the automotive industry, making it less direct than the OMVIC website. Calling the dealership directly could yield some information, but it would not provide the authoritative verification that the official OMVIC resource offers. Thus, the most effective approach for consumers is to consult the OMVIC website directly for accurate and current dealer registration information.