Motor industry

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Buying your first car

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If you’re buying your first car, here’s a few things to consider: Do you want to buy a new or used car Set your budget Do you want to buy from a licensed dealer or private seller Check the warranty conditions Cooling-off periods don’t apply when you buy a vehicle Complete our used car buyer's...
Buying a vehicle or boat
28 Feb 2014

Motor vehicle repairer's certificate

You must have a motor vehicle repair certificate if you carry on the business of motor vehicle repair work as prescribed under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Regulations in Western Australia. A motor vehicle repairer's certificate is a "licence" for individuals who: own a repair business and do repair...
Motor vehicle repairers
28 Feb 2014

Percentage discounting campaigns

Advertising campaigns that state "Up to 50% off" are likely to cause consumers to believe a number of items are discounted by 50 per cent and that all other items within the store will also be discounted to some degree. You should not advertise this type of saving if only a few items are offered at...
Advertising and promotion
27 Feb 2014

Motor industry training courses

The following can help you find a course to become a licensed repairer, dealer, yard manager or salesperson in the motor vehicle industry Motor Vehicle Certified Repairers To be a certified motor vehicle repairer, applicants must demonstrate they are sufficiently qualified in each class of repair...
Training courses
27 Feb 2014

Motor and caravan shows

Interstate salespeople coming to WA to carry out sales activities for trade events and expos for a short term must be licensed to carry out that work on behalf of a licensed dealer. To satisfy the knowledge requirements for the grant of a licence you will be required to undertake the motor vehicle...
Motor and caravan shows
27 Feb 2014

How to qualify for a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate

To be a certified motor vehicle repairer, applicants must demonstrate they are sufficiently qualified in each class of repair work for which they are applying. The methods for qualifying for certification are outlined below. Formal qualification and training The qualifications a person must have...
Motor vehicle repairers
27 Feb 2014

Motor vehicle dealer exemptions

Certain occupations may apply for exemption from compliance with the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 . These exemptions, if granted, apply for a three year period. Auctioneers' exemption Auctioneers may be exempted by the Commissioner from compliance with the Motor Vehicles Dealers Act 1973 provided...
Vehicle sellers
27 Feb 2014

Car market operator premises

The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act requires each applicant for a car market operator's registration to have suitable premises to operate from. If the proposed yard is currently registered in the name of another operator, the existing Certificate of Authorised Premises must be surrendered before a new...
Vehicle sellers
27 Feb 2014

Car market operator

A car market is a market provided by a registered 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...
Vehicle sellers
27 Feb 2014

Motor vehicle trainee salesperson

To be recognised as a trainee salesperson you must be employed by a licensed motor vehicle dealer. You must also have: Submitted an application for a salesperson’s licence to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Paid the applicable licence fee. Submitted to the department a...
Vehicle sellers
27 Feb 2014

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Publications

Written Notice of Equivalent Occupation - Motor Vehicle Industry

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Use this form to apply in writing for mutual recognition of your licence if you are working in the motor vehicle industry. If you have issues opening this form in your chosen browser try saving the...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
01 Jul 2022

Motor Vehicle Repair Business licence renewal form

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To enable the renewal application to be assessed prior to your licence expiring, please complete the entire form and lodge it before the expiry date, together with payment and all required supporting...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
23 Dec 2022

Dangerous Goods Safety Bulletin No. 0218 WorkSafe Bulletin Safety considerations when switching to flammable refrigerants

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Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, including systems in vehicles, contain refrigerants. With increased costs and environmental damage associated with the use of synthetic chemical...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
06 Mar 2019

Archive - Modernising work health and safety laws in WA

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The Western Australian Government is seeking your comments on the proposals to modernise Western Australia’s WHS laws. Background On 12 July 2017, the Government announcemed the development of a...
WorkSafe
Information
17 Jun 2022

Change of auditor request - Motor vehicle dealers

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Change of auditor request form for motor vehicle dealers selling on consignment Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 , section 32C and 32I Motor Vehicle Dealers (sales) regulations 1974, regulations 10C...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
09 Aug 2022

Safety alert 02/2018 Vehicle hoist service and maintenance

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The purpose of this Safety Alert is to remind workplaces of the importance of conducting regular service and inspections for vehicle hoists. WorkSafe Western Australia has been inspecting workplaces...
WorkSafe
Alert
01 Aug 2018

Consignment trust account handbook: Motor vehicle dealers

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Introduction Using this publication Section 1 answers general questions about trust accounting. Section 2 examines the documents and records that constitute the trust accounting system, which must be...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
09 Aug 2022

Storm or flood damaged vehicles

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Information for consumers If you are in the market for a second-hand vehicle you should be aware of the different obligations motor vehicle dealers, insurance companies and private sellers have to...
Consumer Protection
Fact sheet
01 Mar 2018

Motor Vehicle Dealer licence renewal application form

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To enable the renewal application to be assessed prior to your licence expiring, please complete the entire form and lodge it before the expiry date, together with payment and all required supporting...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
01 Mar 2023

Application for a car market operator registration

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Who needs to hold a car market operator registration Anyone who carries on the business of providing the premises for a car market must hold a car market operators registration. A car market means a...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
22 Dec 2022

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Announcements

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today it is likely motorists will have to wait for two weeks before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 6 April 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 18 cents per...
Consumer Protection
Media release
05 Apr 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today it is likely motorists will have to wait for two weeks before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 23 March 2022), the average Perth price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 21...
Consumer Protection
Media release
22 Mar 2022

Fine for ‘brazen and egregious’ odometer deception (Vishvender Tejpal Singh)

Vehicle sold after odometer reduced by more than 150,000 kilometres Profit on sale doubled due to fake odometer reading Odometer wind backs ‘the ultimate deception’ of vehicle buyers A dramatic reduction of a vehicle’s odometer reading prior to sale has been described by a Perth magistrate as ‘brazen and egregious’ with the seller being fined $2,000 for deception. Vishvender Tejpal Singh of...
Consumer Protection
Media release
09 Mar 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today it is likely motorists will have to wait for two weeks before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 9 March 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 29 cents...
Consumer Protection
Media release
08 Mar 2022

Commissioner's blog: Stopping unsafe car sales

Many people have heard of the ‘yellow sticker’ defect notices used to take unroadworthy cars off our streets, but less well known are the ‘green stickers’ used by Consumer Protection to stop dodgy vehicles being sold at car-yards. Automotive officers from Consumer Protection regularly carry out random inspections at dealerships and place green “Unfit for Sale” stickers on vehicles that have...
Consumer Protection
Media release
02 Mar 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today it is likely motorists will have to wait for two weeks before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 23 February 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by over 25...
Consumer Protection
Media release
22 Feb 2022

Consumer Protection keeping dodgy vehicles off WA roads

68 vehicles deemed unfit for sale by automotive inspectors in 2021 Defects mostly related to tyres, windscreens and seatbelts Buyers urged to get a mechanical inspection before purchase Automotive officers from Consumer Protection prevented 68 unroadworthy motor vehicles from being sold in 2021, helping to protect buyers and other road users in WA. Random inspections are regularly carried out at...
Consumer Protection
Media release
17 Feb 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today it is likely motorists will have to wait for two weeks before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 9 February 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 25 cents...
Consumer Protection
Media release
08 Feb 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today it is likely motorists will have to wait for two weeks before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 26 January 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 27 cents...
Consumer Protection
Media release
25 Jan 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today it is likely motorists will have to wait for two weeks before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 12 January 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 30 cents...
Consumer Protection
Media release
11 Jan 2022

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