Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund

The Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund is a consumer protection program financed by Ontario's registered motor vehicle dealers.

The fund was established to compensate consumers who suffer a financial loss arising from a transaction with a registered dealer. Claims are submitted to the Fund's Board of Trustees and must be reviewed for eligibility. 

Claims to the Fund must meet specific criteria and can be made within two years of a dealer's inability or refusal to reimburse the customer.

Note: Claims for vehicle transaction occurring prior to January 1, 2010 will be considered under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1990, please complete Section A of the Claim Criteria. Claims for vehicle transactions on or after January 1, 2010 will be considered under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 2002, please complete Section B of the Claim Criteria.

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Need to file a claim? Download the full Claim Package now!

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        Note: The Cash Payment Affidavit form
        is only used for cash transactions.

Note: If you are filing a plaintiff’s claim in civil court, you must obtain judgment against the legal entity, not the trade or operating name, in order to file a claim to the Fund.

For more information call 416-226-3661 or 1-800-943-6002. Or, click here to send a message now.