Canadian Tire: Your Rights

Matters Lawyers Handle in This Sector

• Defective goods and warranty refusals
• Automotive repair quality, estimates and unauthorized work
• Pricing and promotion disputes
• Financing and store card terms

Your Rights

• Goods of acceptable quality and as described
• A written estimate and authorization before repair work in many provinces
• Accurate pricing and clear disclosure
• Statutory warranty rights alongside any store policy

How to Escalate a Matter

1. 1Store management and corporate customer relations

   First step, in writing.

2. 2Provincial consumer protection office

   Unfair practice, repair and misrepresentation complaints.

3. 3Provincial vehicle repair or dealer regulator

   Where automotive service standards are in issue.

Escalation routes and their requirements change. Confirm the current process before relying on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The repair bill is higher than the estimate — do I have to pay?

Many provinces require authorization before exceeding an estimate. Ask for the written estimate and the authorization record for the additional work.

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