OMVIC Practice Test

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Dive into the OMVIC Practice Test and test your knowledge on laws, regulations, and ethical practices in the automotive industry. Perfect for aspiring dealers and salespersons to validate their expertise!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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Why should a dealer conduct a lien check on a vehicle they are taking on trade?

To comply with regulations
To gather details for marketing purposes
To avoid selling a vehicle with a lien and prevent unexpected issues
Customers will provide this information voluntarily

The correct answer is: To avoid selling a vehicle with a lien and prevent unexpected issues

A lien check is necessary for a dealer to ensure that they are not selling a vehicle with a lien, which is a legal claim on the vehicle by a creditor who is owed money for repairs, loans, or other services. Conducting a lien check allows the dealer to prevent any potential legal or financial issues that may arise from selling a vehicle with a lien. Option A, complying with regulations, may be a reason for conducting a lien check but it does not fully explain the importance of preventing unexpected issues. Option B, gathering details for marketing purposes, is not a valid reason for conducting a lien check as it does not serve any legal or financial purpose. Option D, customers providing this information voluntarily, is not a reliable method as they may not be aware of any liens on the vehicle. Therefore, the most important reason for a dealer to conduct a lien check is to avoid selling a vehicle with a lien and prevent any unexpected issues.