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Jul 11, 2026
Can an AI chatbot bind a car dealership? What the BMW Toronto case and Ontario law actually say

A Toronto dealership's AI chatbot offered $27,162.79 for a customer's BMW, then revoked it. Ontario contract, consumer protection and MVDA rules examined.
Jun 26, 2026
OMVIC CPD enforcement starts July 1, 2026: the renewal deadline for Ontario dealers, plus two MTO changes

July 1, 2026: OMVIC CPD becomes a renewal requirement for Ontario dealers and salespeople, plus MTO's new VIN decoding vendor and a DAL verification change.
May 13, 2026
OMVIC CPD FAQ: renewal dates, pass marks, fees, retakes, and grandfathered registrants (2026)

OMVIC CPD is in force for renewals on or after July 1, 2026. Fee, 80% pass mark, 90-day window, retakes, and grandfathered registrant rules for Ontario dealers.
Apr 28, 2026
DealerPrep: OMVIC and CPD 2026 exam prep on iPhone and iPad

DealerPrep is the iPhone and iPad study app for Ontario OMVIC certification and the CPD 2026 renewal cycle. 1,000+ MVDA-cited questions on the App Store.
Apr 22, 2026
Why Ontario's OMVIC and CPD prep is broken in 2026 (and what we're building)

OMVIC's CPD program is now mandatory and the certification exam hasn't softened. Here's why most prep tools fall short and what DealerPrep does differently.