What OMVIC registration means for you
Who OMVIC is, why buying from a registered Ontario dealer matters, and how to check a dealer yourself.
The short answer
OMVIC (the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) regulates vehicle sales in Ontario. Every dealer and salesperson selling to the public must be registered, and buying from a registered dealer gives you protections that a private sale doesn’t.
What you get from a registered dealer
Registered dealers must follow rules on advertising, all-in pricing and disclosure, and on contracts. If something goes wrong, you can complain to OMVIC. Eligible consumers may be able to claim from the Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund. See omvic.ca for eligibility.
How to check a dealer
Search the dealer’s name on OMVIC’s public register at omvic.ca. Check that the registration is active and that the address matches where you’re being invited to view the car.
Our registration
Markville Motors Ltd. is an OMVIC-registered dealer.