NSW Australian Consumer Law Rights for Purchasing Secondhand Vehicles?

[Parry]

Do you have any Australian Consumer Law rights when purchasing a second-hand vehicle and a defection notice was not disclosed by the seller?

 

[Sophea]

Hi Parry,
I don't believe a seller has a legal obligation to disclose this information, unless perhaps if you ask them specifically and they remain silent or deny it. In which case it may constitute misleading and deceptive conduct.

 

[Parry]

Is removing a defect notice put on the car by police misleading and deceptive?

 

[Sophea]

It would be if the seller represented to you that the car was roadworthy, and maybe still otherwise. Not entirely sure.

 

[Tim W]

Are you buying it from a licensed dealer, or privately?