Announcing a fresh perspective to the regulator of motor vehicle dealers in Ontario, Jason Mayhew, Founder of AutoAgents
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OMVIC, Ontario's motor vehicle dealer regulator, announced last week at their 2022 Annual General Meeting held in Toronto, that AutoAgents Founder, Jason Mayhew, is the newest representative for used car dealers in Ontario on the OMVIC Board of Directors. As an online dealership owner himself, Mayhew brings a fresh perspective to the governing body of Ontario car dealers that has been regulating car sales in Ontario for over 25 years, especially after how the pandemic has impacted this industry.
Mayhew has developed a car sales model that is disrupting the automotive industry norm. His startup; AutoAgents, is a complete 180 from the standard dealership model, steering clear of purchasing a large inventory in order to attract clients, and instead approaches each sale in an agile manner, purchasing vehicles on demand as needed. Acting as an expert advisor to help clients not only select the right type of car to buy based on their unique situation, but also finding and purchasing that car on demand for them greatly reduces the risk of customers making a purchase they will later regret, the number one cause of unnecessary losses when purchasing a car. Customers deal with a single "Agent" for their entire car purchase, including maximizing their trade-in value and securing the best financing terms, a far departure from the traditional model of a sales person, finance manager and sales manager who all typically handle a single aspect of the transaction each.
In a post pandemic world where the auto sales industry has been so greatly impacted, vehicle buyers are now provided with so many new choices on how to make their purchase, from shopping online at home to disruptive models like Mayhew and his team at AutoAgents. These changes are welcomed by most, but it can also leave a lot of uncertainty with regards to protection versus purchasing from a traditional dealership. This is why Mayhew's election to the OMVIC board comes at such an important time, lending his experience to help shape future policies affecting these new ways of business and ensuring consumer protection is top of mind.
OMVICs mandate is to protect consumers in what is typically the second largest purchase of their life, ensuring dealerships operate ethically and within the regulations set out in the Ontario Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA). "Sometimes private sales can look appealing," says Carmichael. "But the disclosures and protections offered by buying at an OMVIC dealer definitely tips the scales." Which is why having the Founder of AutoAgents as a new representative of OMVIC will help increase consumer confidence in innovative dealership models such as AutoAgents.
"It would be next to impossible for a dealership to have exactly what every purchaser wants immediately available on their lot, which opens up the door for purchasers to make decisions on the spot that they later regret, whether it be because they aren't satisfied with the car, or because it didn't suit their long term needs" says Jason Mayhew, Founder at AutoAgents. "This is why we source every vehicle on demand for our clients. We're experts at this, and ask the hard questions that many purchasers have never considered when buying a car, such as how long they are going to keep it and how much they drive in a year. With this knowledge in hand, we can suggest and ultimately source the right vehicle that they will be satisfied with longer and help reduce any unnecessary losses in the process."
While Canadian consumers are warming up to online car buying, (according to Google Consumer Surveys 60% of Canadians looking to buy a car say they would use an online option) customers are still expected to make such a large decision on their own without advice from an expert, which can result in buyers remorse and 10%-25% losses in a matter of months.
"This is exactly how buying a car should be." Mathieu Chevrier from Ottawa, tells us the story behind his customized car buying journey with AutoAgents: "When buying cars in the past, the experience has always been stressful. Driving to multiple dealerships, hunting around online, dealing with salespeople who just want to close the sale today. There was absolutely none of that! And the best part is that, with the inspections that were carried out, I actually felt more confident in this purchase than buying from a traditional dealership. I am not being hyperbolic when I say that I received no less than 127 inspection photos of the car from a mechanic. Every single detail was accounted for, and even the tiniest flaws (such as a few parking lot dings) were accounted for. The entire process was transparent and open."
With so many exciting changes in the Automotive industry, models like Mayhew's are making waves and OMVIC should be much better equipped to handle these changes with him on the Board.
With all-inclusive pricing including pre-purchase inspection, safety inspection, cleaning and delivery. AutoAgents offers a personalized vehicle consultation (like a match-maker) by responding to a few questions, and an evaluate estimate tool when selling your car for visitors entering the website. This tool instantly calculates the value of any vehicle just by providing make and model, mileage and year.
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About AutoAgents
AutoAgents is an online dealership that educates, advises and then purchases vehicles on demand based on client's exact specifications. As Canada's first fully managed car buying experience, customers gain access to professional advice from their assigned agent, access to nearly limitless inventory Canada wide, and have a single point of contact through the entire process. Free from the pressure to sell you a vehicle owned by the dealership, we provide a personalized car buying experience—matching you with a vehicle that fits you and your budget. We locate it, inspect it (rigorously), then deliver it to you ready to drive. We'll manage your trade-in, financing, and get your right vehicle from the comfort of your home. Find, finance, and buy your next car from the comfort of your home with AutoAgents. For more information about how AutoAgents is helping Canadians find their right car go to https://www.autoagents.io/ or check out what our clients say about us in this video.
About OMVIC
OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) administers and enforces the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), its regulations and code of ethics, as well as relevant sections of the Consumer Protection Act, on behalf of Ontario's Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS).
OMVIC's mandate is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism and ensuring fair, honest and open competition for registered motor vehicle dealers. OMVIC is focused on achieving consumer protection, consumer confidence and awareness, dealer professionalism and increased accountability. For more information on OMVIC regulations go to https://www.omvic.on.ca/portal/.
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