Yep I completely agree with that as well Jennie. Especially with used cars.
Earlier in the thread, Wombat mentioned Caveat Emptor (buyer beware). Consumer law ignored for a moment, I'd also add, there's a useful thing that goes with that which I'm sure we all learn at some point; 'If a deal looks to good to be true, it probably is'.
However, in an attempt to be a bit more helpful than that, it is now well established that the expression Caveat Emptor does not override either contract law or fair trading legislation. If there is a buyer who purchased the vehicle in misunderstanding of what it was, and is dissatisfied with the purchase, then they may have some recourse by contacting the Fair Trading Authority in the State (or Territory) that the vehicle was purchased in.
Of course, for any such recourse to be easily effective, it would be advisable the buyer should contact the FTA in the correct State fairly swiftly.
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks