Licensed Motor Dealers Division
Members of the Licensed Motor Dealers Division (LMD) are automotive retailers, primarily selling pre-owned vehicles. They are independent dealers, as opposed to franchised new car dealers. All LMD members are licensed and registered by the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C. (MVSA) and comply with all provincial regulations concerning the sale of cars and trucks.
LMD Executive Committee
Division Chair
Executive Committee
Cody Darby, Western Canada Remarketing, Delta
Al Cameron, Bluenose Motor Co. Ltd, Parksville
Andrew Goh, Axis Auto Brokers Ltd, Burnaby
Derrick Arki, BCS Auto Sales, Vancouver
John McDonald, Adesa Auctions Vancouver, Richmond
Lionel Wardrop, BCS Auto Sales, Vancouver
Marc Bergevin, Adesa Auctions Vancouver, Richmond
Paul Regehr, Clover Auto Sales Ltd, Surrey
Rob Libera, Blue Star Motors, Vancouver
Nairn McKenna, Company of Cars, Vancouver
LMD Contact Information:
- Office: (604) 432-7987 Ext 227
- ARA Fax: (604) 432-1756
LMD Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: In B.C., the regulator for licensed motor dealers is the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority. Click here to visit the MVSA website.
Answer: Yes – the ARA has launched an employment website at AutoCareersBC.ca that includes career profiles, links to training resources, and a job bank where employers can post job vacancies.
Licensed Motor Dealers Division News
Dealers Buying Vehicles with Outstanding Claims
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) clarifies the rules on purchasing vehicles with outstanding ICBC claims. The following text was provided by the Insurance …
ARA’s Advocacy: New Incentives on Used EVs
Purchasers of pre-owned zero-emission vehicles in British Columbia are eligible to receive an exemption from the seven percent provincial sales tax (PST). Effective February 23, …
The ARA Welcomes PST Exemption on Used ZEVs
Effective February 23, 2022, the purchase or lease of used zero-emission vehicles is exempt from provincial sales tax (PST). The exemption is in effect until February …