Car market operator's licence
Definition of a car market
A car market is a market provided by a licensed car market operator who does not own the secondhand vehicles which are displayed for sale. It is not an auction premises.
Vehicles displayed for sale at a car market cannot be owned by other licensed dealers.
Quite often, a car market will be used for other purposes (such as public parking) on non-normal trading days.
What you need to do to get a licence?
To get a car market operator licence you must:
- Complete the application form;
- Pay the appropriate fee;
- Prove your identity and that you are over 18 years of age;
- Prove you are a fit and proper person to hold a licence and are of good character and repute, i.e. you have no recent significant criminal convictions, as determined by the Motor Vehicle Industry Board. (A National Police Certificate, a Certified WA Traffic Convictions Certificate and a Certified Traffic Infringements and Demerit Point Certificate must be provided for each individual associated with the application in order to meet this requirement);
- Provide the business names/s you plan to use, with proof of registration with the Business Names Branch, Department of Commerce;
- Ensure registration of any company name is included in the application;
- Provide three photographs that provide clear visual detail of the premises;
- Provide a detailed plan of the premises and the buildings, showing all facilities and indicating the surrounding road system;
- Provide written approval from the relevant local government authority for the use of the premises as a car market outlet; and
- If the proposed premises are currently registered in the name of another dealer or car market operator, you must surrender the existing Certificate of Registered Premises before you can be issued with a new one.
If you are thinking of becoming a car market operator and want more information, please contact our Licensing Section on 9282 4362.
Note 1: The Board can attach conditions or restrictions to any licence.
Note 2: A Car Market Operator cannot hold any other licence as a dealer, yard manager or salesperson.