Unlicensed dealing results in further fines for repeat offender (Jayde...
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industry$30,208 fine and costs for trading in motor vehicles without a licence18 vehicles bought and 22 sold between 6 January 2021 and 28 October 2021Public...
View ArticleBackyard trading of motor vehicles ends in fine for Thornlie man (Samuel Pihl)
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industry$7,908.30 fine and costs for buying and selling motor vehicles without a dealer’s licence21 vehicles bought and 24 sold during almost a yearPublic urged...
View ArticleConciliation Light Touch resolves disputes - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 17
This publication is for: Motor industry8 June 2023Conciliation Light Touch helps resolve disputesWe wish to formally introduce our newest dispute resolution service, Conciliation Light Touch.Using...
View ArticleConsumers urged to exercise caution dealing with licensed car dealer (Ventura...
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industry Ventura Autos Pty Ltd continues to sell unroadworthy vehicles to consumers.136 complaints received by Consumer Protection from WA consumers since...
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Application to add a class to a high risk work licence
This publication is for: BuilderBuilding practitionerElectrical contractor / workerEmployee / workerEmployerEmployment agentGas workerHealth and safety representativeLicence holdersMine...
View ArticleCook Government driving change to protect used car buyers in WA
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryNew checklist for used car buyers to protect consumers from buying a lemonLegislative changes will require WA car dealers to disclose repairable...
View ArticleCommissioner's Blog: Don’t be taken for a ride buying a used-car
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryThere’s a lot to consider when buying a used car, such as your budget and what type of vehicle will suit your needs, but of utmost importance is ensuring...
View ArticleRogue car dealer Ventura Autos warned again after name change (Ventura Autos...
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industrySecond warning for Ventura Autos Pty Ltd, trading under different names such as Car Central, for continuing to sell unroadworthy vehiclesTen further...
View ArticleConsumer Protection's view on odometer tampering - Motor vehicle industry...
This publication is for: Motor industryLicence holders16 October 2023Consumer Protection's view on odometer tamperingThe Motor Trade Association WA and a number of dealers have asked the Commissioner...
View ArticleUnlicensed car dealers on notice after $47,600 fine (Alix Aljilani)
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryThornlie man convicted of selling 103 vehicles after deciding not to renew licenceConsumer Protection warning to illegal dealers – “we will...
View ArticleTow truck company warned for misleading and unfair conduct (Specialized Tilt...
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryDistressed consumers are being misled following accidents55 complaints against Specialized Tilt Tray and Towing Services in 17 monthsNon-disclosure...
View ArticleCommissioner's Blog: Danger on the road - protect yourself from unlicensed...
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryUnlicensed motor vehicle dealers are a danger to the community and they’re illegal. The vehicles sold can be riddled with problems, possibly making them...
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Odometer Adjustment Declaration
This publication is for: Motor industryDocuments: Motor Vehicle Odometer Tampering Declaration FormThis declaration allows dealers and repairers to adjust the odometer to the most accurate reading...
View ArticleOdometer Adjustment Declaration publication - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 19
This publication is for: Motor industryLicence holders18 January 2024Odometer Adjustment Declaration publication now liveDue to growing concerns from industry and the community about odometer...
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Consumer Protection Year in review 2022-23
This publication is for: AboriginalBusiness / companyCaravan / residential park operatorCommercial tenancyConsumerCooperativeDebt collectorEmployee / workerEmployerEmployment agentGovernment sector...
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Motor Vehicle Dealers (Sales) Regulations 1974 incorporating all amendments...
This publication is for: Licence holdersMotor industryDocuments: motor_vehicle_dealers_sales_regulations_1974.pdfConsumer ProtectionForm – agreementLast updated 02 Apr 2024First published 11 Mar 2024
View ArticleBuckle up for changes on written-off car sales
This announcement is for: ConsumerMotor industryCar dealers will soon be required to advise buyers if the vehicles on offer had previously been written offUnder the new laws, dealers will face fines up...
View ArticleChanges to motor vehicle dealers (sales) regulations - Motor vehicle industry...
This publication is for: Licence holdersMotor industry4 April 2024Changes to motor vehicle dealers (sales) regulations On 7 June 2024, amendments to the Motor Vehicle Dealers (Sales) Regulations 1974...
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Prescribed sales forms for motor vehicle dealers
This publication is for: Motor industryDocuments: Form 1 - MV Dealer’s register Form 4 - Vehicle particulars Form 5 - Notice of excluded defects Form 5A - Information statement - statutory warranty...
View ArticleReminder for dealers about upcoming changes - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 21
This publication is for: Motor industryLicence holders10 May 2024Reminder for dealers about upcoming changesFrom 7 June 2024, dealers must disclose whether a second hand vehicle they sell has been...
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