FILE NUMBER: 08-70085

HEARING DATE: June 18, 2008

IN THE MATTER OF THE MOTOR DEALER ACT R.S.B.C.1996 C.316 AND
THE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT S.B.C. 2004 c.2

COMPLAINANT: JOHN SLATER

MOTOR DEALER and/or SALESPERSON: CANEM INVESTMENTS LTD. dba CANEM AUTO SALES/CANEM AUTO GROUP (BURNABY) (Dealer #10781) AND PRADEEP "PAUL" SINGH (Salesperson #12861)

ISSUE:

• Consumer claimed dealer and salesperson did not declare damage over $2,000.00 – deceptive act.
• Purchase agreement showed there was such a declaration.
• Evidence also showed that the dealer informed the consumer of the extent of the damage.
• Evidence showed inconsistencies in the consumer’s evidence and that he was in fact aware of damage prior to purchasing the vehicle.

OUTCOME:

• The dealer and the salesperson were found to not have committed a deceptive act.
• Claim against the dealer and salesperson were dismissed.

COMPLETE DECISION: File 08-70085 Hearing Decision File Slater v Canem August 1, 2008

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