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A used car, a pre-owned vehicle, or a secondhand car, is a vehicle that has previously had one or more retail owners. Used cars are sold through a variety of outlets, including franchise and independent car dealers, rental car companies, buy here pay here dealerships, leasing offices, auctions, and private party sales. Some car retailers offer "no-haggle prices," "certified" used cars, and extended service plans or warranties.

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    VIC Used car warranty

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    QLD Questions Regarding Statutory Used Car Warranty?

    I have recently purchased a 2012 model car. With 100,500 klm from a used car dealer in Queensland. I had a independent mechanical inspection done on the car a few days after I purchased it. Circumstances did not allow me to get one done before I purchased. They found a noisy front left wheel...
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    QLD Used car warranty date of start and finish

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    VIC Get Refund for Defective Volkswagen Car?

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    NSW Used Car Warranty - Car Yard Refuses to Replace Clutch?

    Need urgent help on used car warranty. I've owned the car for 14 days and felt something was wrong. I took it to Pedders and the report said "advise new clutch". The car yard refuses to do anything.
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    QLD Are Terms Stated in a 3-Year Used Car Warranty Correct?

    I have bought a 5 year old vehicle from car yard in Brisbane that has a 3 year used car warranty. Their warranty states that I must take the vehicle back to them for services and warranty work or the warranty is void. Is this correct? Doesn't sound right to me... I live on the Sunshine Coast..
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    VIC Purchased Faulty Volkswagen Car - Extension on Used Car Warranty?

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