What Law Says To Consider When you Buy or Sell Cars

11 October 2017

Buying a Car is typically a fun experience especially if it’s your first car. Whether it’s brand new or just new, you will probably be counting the days to your new car and the adventures you will have in them. Not to mention the money you have been saving up for this. Then the nightmares begin, it might be a small problem but keeps popping up and seems to be at the mechanic more than it is on the road. And you wonder have you bought a lemon?

Thankfully in 2010 Australian Consumer Law (ACL), developed by the states and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, came up with their own version of the lemon law which is tough compared to other companies worldwide.

Speak to the Dealer in Brisbane

There is always a chance that the fault is genuine but there is also a strong chance that you are being cheated. But to be on the safe side you should go back to the dealer and the issue can be rectified either through warranty coverage or by goodwill by the dealer. Even if the warranty has run out you are still protected by Australian Consumer Law.

Lawyer Up

Legal recourse is probably the last option but the most effective one. You can get a specialised compensation lawyer or take the case to fair trading and you will be covered under the Australian Consumer Law. It is, however, better to consult an expert to know where you stand and what your future options are.

Show the Car History

Ideally the history of your car should be done before the car is being purchased but it is absolutely imperative that this history is obtained once you suspect you have bought a lemon. You may then uncover that there are many other problems with the car which can result in major expenses in the future. The problems could be a result of a previous accident or a restored salvage car.

Get It in Writing

It’s best to take the car to top mechanics who can diagnose the problem and check the car for any future problem that may come up. It is important to make sure all these things are documented especially the repairs and maintenance already done to help your case.

Hopefully, things will work out if you follow all of the above and you will be entitled to a fair compensation or reimbursement for the car. The process might be tedious but you have legal precedence.  In case the problem cannot be sorted please feel free to contact Brisbane’s best Car Removal Company, Prestige Car Removals at 0423 017 490 to get your car removal irrespective of its condition with cash to $13000.