VEMA has launched a new Service Appointment Scheduler allowing you to book your service appointments online. PM1 services, seasonal tires changeover and tire repairs can be pre-booked using our new online calendar.

Over time, more services will be added to the calendar.

To see our new Service Appointment Scheduler, please visit: http://www.vema.gov.mb.ca/service-appointment-scheduler

Click here for the PDF version.

Effective April 1, 2021, as a result of deductible rate changes by MPI, the new Basic Autopac deductible for all passenger vehicles has increased to $750.

New deductible options are in place, so that comparable coverage is available for comparable cost. Most customers can maintain similar deductible coverage for a similar price, with the exception of the previous $100 deductible, which will no longer be available.

Deductible options are available at levels of $500, $300 and $200. There are two $200 options: The $200 Plus level includes waivers for glass repair, vandalism, theft and collision with an animal, while the $200 Standard deductible has waivers for theft and collision with an animal.

Some deductible options allow for the deductible to be waived in certain circumstances. Please see the PDF for details.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOU?

• Customers will not see any change to currently assigned units until after the October 1, 2021 renewal.
• The new deductibles will be applied to any units acquired by customers after April 1, 2021.
• Only the $750 deductible is available for Ambulances and Limited Use Commercial vehicles.

For the PDF version, please see: 2021 MPI Deductible Changes (PDF, 154 KB)

For more information, please contact Krista Trapp at (431) 277-2734.

VEMA has made a change to its Light Division Preventative Maintenance Program for all vehicles that are equipped with diesel engines.

In order to be more aligned with the manufacturer’s schedule, we have increased the PM1 service from 6,000 kms to 12,000 kms. The PM1 service interval will remain at 8 months.

The PM1 is the only maintenance that has been changed on this program.

We are in the process of reviewing our Light Division Preventative Maintenance Program for gas engines, and will keep you updated with these changes.

For the PDF Version, click here

This video is an explanation of how VEMA determines Unit Numbers.

You’ll learn about :

• The origin of numbering a unit;
• Challenges faced with the old numbering system;
• The new system;
• What the different parts of a VEMA Unit Number mean;

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us

Late last fall Husky Energy discontinued supplying E85 fuel in Manitoba as well as other
provinces in western Canada due to new Renewable Fuel Regulations under the Canadian
Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). As a result, VEMA is no longer able to provide E85 fuel at our 1550 Dublin Avenue site in Winnipeg.

VEMA will continue to seek out sources of E85 fuel. However, as a convenience for you, E10 fuel will be available at the 1550 Dublin Avenue site later this month. Your VEMA fuel card can be used at this location.

We apologize for this inconvenience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sean
Savage at (204) 781-7092 or by email at sean.savage@gov.mb.ca.

VEMA has been asked to remind drivers about the implications of using the purchasing power bestowed upon them by the government to obtain personal gain.

Fuel reward programs are incentives that fuel vendors use to encourage customers to purchase their products by giving the customers something “free” in return for their patronage (like flights, cash or products). Examples include Air Miles, Petro Points, CAA dollars and CO-OP dividends.

The use of personal reward cards or accounts to collect patronage points while purchasing fuel and/or supplies for a vehicle conducting government business is considered inappropriate. VEMA suggests that fuel reward program incentives should be declined whenever fuel is being purchased for a vehicle conducting government business.

This suggestion is supported by the following policies:

• The Conflict of Interest Policy for Manitoba Government employees states that “employees are expected to place the public interest first in carrying out their duties. Part of protecting the public interest involves avoiding or effectively resolving conflict of interest situations where private or personal interests influence, or appear to influence, the performance of their duties and responsibilities. Ultimately, these situations must be resolved in favour of the public interest.” (Civil Service Commission Policy Manual, 3.2.1 Conflict of Interest.)
• The general provisions of the Conflict of Interest Policy also states that “employees must not, directly or indirectly Undertake outside employment, a business transaction or other private arrangement for personal profit or have any financial or other personal interest that is, or may appear to be in conflict with the performance of their duties” (Civil Service Commission Policy Manual, 3.2.1 Conflict of Interest).

In addition, the General Manual of Administration states “Employees shall not accept any gift or other consideration from any person with whom he or she is conducting (or has conducted) government business, other than one of a token nature with limited value” (General Manual of Administration, PP-30-05, pages 98 and 99.)