Released on December 14, 2018
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) has issued a cease and desist order against 1973566 Alberta Ltd. DBA Barlow Motors Saskatoon, directing them to stop their unlicensed auto sales activities.
The FCAA’s Consumer Protection Division has received information that Barlow Motors is operating as an unlicensed vehicle dealer in Saskatoon. They are no longer authorized to sell vehicles to the public.
Consumers are warned that buying a vehicle from an unlicensed dealer is a risky activity, which should be avoided. There are specific warranties and legislative protections offered by the Vehicle Dealer Regulations under The Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act that do not apply to private sales.
To see if a business is licensed to sell vehicles, check FCAA411 at http://fcaa.gov.sk.ca/fcaa411.
If you would like to report unlicensed activity, you can contact FCAA toll free at 1-877-880-5550 or by email at consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Shannon McMillan
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority
Regina
Phone: 306-798-4160
Email: shannon.mcmillan@gov.sk.ca