SA Car Private Seller Gave False Model Description - Options?

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Ty Kim

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3 April 2018
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Hi,

I bought a 2006 Honda Civic 2 months ago. Before buying, I checked everything from mechanic, ownership, year made, VIN and it 's all good. The car is performing well up to expectation. However, I have only found out that the model description that the seller told me is incorrect, silly me for not double checking on this.

He told me that the model (badge) is VTI-L. However, the correct badge is VTI (a lower/cheaper model). The difference between the two at current market is around $800.

I have evident of the conversation through Facebook chat.

What is my option under Australian Consumer Law?

Thank you.
 

Ozwarlock67

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16 April 2015
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The seller sounds like they have made an honest mistake. Understandable if they know nothing about cars in the first place.

If you have no other issue with the car, I would let that one go.