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ACL guarantees for a motor vehicle

The Fair Trading Act (Australian Consumer Law) creates ‘consumer guarantees’. A consumer guarantee does not need to be written down in the contract. It is 'guaranteed' by law. Consumer guarantees are ordinary contract terms that are automatically added into any contract between a seller and a buyer...
Buying a vehicle or boat
28 Feb 2014

Cars not covered

The following second-hand vehicles are not covered by the statutory warranty under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 when bought from a dealer: Commercial vehicles (i.e. those constructed primarily to carry goods or materials) Utes (well body and tray back) with one row of seats Trucks Caravans...
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

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Request for a copy of the register

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The information you are seeking may be available via the department's online licence and registration search . What do I need to complete a request To request a copy or an extract of the register,...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
23 Dec 2022

Application for a motor vehicle yard manager's licence

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Who needs to apply for a licence A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles. A yard manager must hold a...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
14 Mar 2023

Request for a duplicate licence (Consumer Protection)

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What do I need to do to lodge a complete application To apply for a licence you must lodge a complete application and provide all relevant supporting documentation as follows: Complete all of the...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
21 Dec 2022

Application for a motor vehicle salesperson's licence

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Who needs to apply for a licence A motor vehicle salesperson is someone who is employed or engaged by or on behalf of a dealer to buy or sell motor vehicles. What do I need to do to lodge a complete...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
14 Mar 2023

Application for a motor vehicle dealer licence

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Who needs to apply for a licence Anyone in the business of buying or selling vehicles in Western Australia must be licensed as a dealer under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 . This includes...
Consumer Protection
Form – application
14 Mar 2023

Form 6 - Vehicle particulars no warranty (MV Dealers)

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This form is used to advise the vehicle or motorcycle is not covered by a statutory warranty and describes certain particulars about the vehicle. This form is to be displayed in the windscreen of a...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
22 Aug 2017

Form 5 - Notice of excluded defects from warranty (motor vehicles)

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This form is to be displayed next to Form 4 in the windscreen of a vehicle, or attached to a motor cycle, and may used by the dealer to notify a buyer of an existing defect, in the event that the...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
22 Aug 2017

Form 4 - Motorcycle particulars and warranty

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This form advises motorcycle buyers a motorcycle is covered by statutory warranties and describes certain particulars about the motorcycle. A dealer must display a "Vehicle Particulars" form on any...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
04 Oct 2021

Form 4 - Used car vehicle particulars and warranty

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This form advises car buyers a vehicle is covered by statutory warranties and describes certain particulars about the vehicle. A dealer must display a "Vehicle Particulars" form on any second-hand...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
04 Oct 2021

Form 1 - Dealers register of transactions (motor vehicles)

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A dealer's register must be maintained at each authorised premises of the dealership. The register records details of every transaction that the dealer conducts, identifying the vehicle, the seller...
Consumer Protection
Form – registration
22 Aug 2017

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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.
Consumer Protection
Media release
14 Dec 2021

Commissioner's blog: Driving down the cost to cancel car contracts

Anyone who’s tried to cancel a contract to buy a new or used car may recall being slugged with a fee from the dealer for pulling out of the deal. Known as ‘pre-estimated liquidated damages’, the fee is supposed to be a true reflection of actual costs incurred by the dealership as a result of the transaction falling through, such as vehicle licensing costs, special accessories that may have been...
Consumer Protection
Media release
09 Dec 2021

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 1 December 2021), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 29 cents...
Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Nov 2021

Cutting the consumer cost of cancelling car contracts

Maximum damages claim for cancellations reduced from 15 to five per cent Dealers warned to only charge for realistic costs of contract cancellation Consumers urged to be sure of purchase as cancellation can be costly The maximum amount motor vehicle dealers in WA can charge a consumer who cancels a purchase contract will be reduced to five per cent of the contract’s value from 1 January 2022...
Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Nov 2021

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 17 November 2021), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by more than...
Consumer Protection
Media release
16 Nov 2021

Commissioner's blog: FuelWatch keeps dollars in your bank, not in your tank

With fuel prices recently hitting record-highs and Perth’s petrol price cycle changing from weekly to fortnightly, it’s a particularly important time for consumers to have the information they need to save money at the bowser. That’s where our free FuelWatch service can help, with a revamped website containing interactive mapping features that makes it quick and easy for WA motorists to find the...
Consumer Protection
Media release
11 Nov 2021

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 3 November 2021), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by more than...
Consumer Protection
Media release
02 Nov 2021

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 20 October 2021), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by more than...
Consumer Protection
Media release
19 Oct 2021

New FuelWatch website makes it easy to find cheapest fuel sites

Revamped website with new search and mapping features now online Finding the cheapest fuel will be quick and easy A new logo to celebrate the 20th anniversary of FuelWatch A revamped FuelWatch website has been launched with enhanced search and interactive mapping features which will make it quick and easy for WA motorists to find the cheapest fuel sites in their area. The mobile-friendly website...
Consumer Protection
Media release
15 Oct 2021

Change to Perth’s petrol price cycle

Changes to pricing pattern see a disruption to the usual weekly petrol price cycle Indications that major outlets may be creating a fortnightly cycle as others follow FuelWatch monitoring prices to confirm if the new cycle is established long-term FuelWatch reports a disruption to the usual petrol price cycle in Perth with price hikes now appearing to occur fortnightly instead of weekly. For...
Consumer Protection
Media release
12 Oct 2021

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