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

Amy Jones, Galaxy Motors, Vancouver Island

Marc Bergevin, OPENLANE, Richmond (Vice Chair)
Nairn McKenna, Company of Cars, Vancouver 
Lionel Wardrop, BCS Auto Sales, Vancouver
Derrick Arki, BCS Auto Sales, Vancouver
John McDonald, OPENLANE , Richmond
Cody Darby, Western Canada Remarketing Inc. , Delta

LMD Contact Information:
Dejla Sabanac, Industry Relations Advisor
  • Email
  • Office: (604) 432-7987 Ext 227
  • ARA Fax: (604) 432-1756

LMD Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: the ARA Events 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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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