A British Columbia judge has dismissed a customer’s claim that he was essentially treated as an employee during a test drive, calling the argument "unreasonable." The ruling highlights a legal dispute over whether the circumstances of the test drive could redefine the nature of the interaction between the customer and the dealership. Legal experts will likely weigh in on how such cases could set future precedents for consumer rights and business liability. The decision may prompt discussions on the boundaries of consumer agreements in automotive sales.


A judge in British Columbia said the customer's argument that he effectively became a dealership employee while on a test drive "defies common sense." ...