Clearly the people who run Canadian Tires stores don't like the provisions of the CPA, but it's the reality of doing business since the act came into force in 2005.
The fact that they try so hard to trick consumers is evidence of how much the CT Rep's who post here dislike this law.
Too bad, so sad.
Have the Owner/Liars perhaps considered following the law, instead of lying about it? Apparently not:
The CPA does NOT say that a refund must be given for a defect....
Well, techncially, the customer has to ask first (as per section 90, "PROCEDURES FOR CONSUMER REMEDIES".
Once the customer has given the proper notice, a refund is clearly required. In section 96 it says:
"If a consumer cancels a consumer agreement, the supplier shall, in accordance with the prescribed requirements ... refund to the consumer any payment made under the agreement "
What part of that don't the CT Liars understand?
Actually, that not the problem. They understand only too well, but want to keep the customers' money, no matter what the law says.
And then complain about the legal activities of the owner of this site. Hypocrites!
If the contract is manufacturers warranty applies for defects, then the manufacturers warranty applies for defects
Luckily for consumers, section 3 doesn't allow the contract to violate the Act:
"Any term or acknowledgement, whether part of the consumer agreement or not, that purports to negate or vary any implied condition or warranty under the Sale of Goods Act or any deemed condition or warranty under this Act is void. "
Nice try, though, CT Liar.
Don't want those terms, then don't buy. .
Too bad for the CT Owner/Liars that they are the only major retailer in Ontario who doesn't provide a refund for all defective goods within the first 30 days.
Even if it wasn't the law, wise customers will be steering clear of this trap, and shopping elsewhere.
But the act doesn't just protect customer who avoid rip-offs like the Crappy Tire 'repair only' policy.
It's also to protect customers who've fallen victim to Crappy Tire's sneaky and illegal policies.
If anyone has any lingering doubts that these CT Lliars might be on to something, just call your Ministry of Consumer Protection. In Ontario 1-877-665-0662.
The will give you advise on the law, how to cancel the transaction, and how to file a complaint if a refund isn't provided.
Don't let anyone take away your legal rights!