VIC Vehicle sold found to be in dangerous condition. Are criminal charges possible?

[Kt.]

QLD seller sold Vic buyer a campervan with roadworthy, once transported to Victoria VicRoads notified that QLD roadworthy certs aren’t valid here. Vic roadworthy determined extensive rust that meant the vehicle was too dangerous to even be driven, and attempts to cover the rust so as not to be detected. Is it possible to pursue criminal charges?

 

[Adam1user]

QLD seller sold Vic buyer a campervan with roadworthy, once transported to Victoria VicRoads notified that QLD roadworthy certs aren’t valid here. Vic roadworthy determined extensive rust that meant the vehicle was too dangerous to even be driven, and attempts to cover the rust so as not to be detected. Is it possible to pursue criminal charges?

This is a tricky situation, I am not a lawyer but this is from my understanding, the first rule is buyer be ware, a buyer should do the homework before buying anything, it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure the items bought, if the seller has provided misleading information and need to stress that it can be proven ( example written in the advertisement or sent by email, etc.... what I mean there is a record), then this falls under fraud and the buyer can sue the seller, I am not saying if it was verbal then nothing can be done, but it will be harder to prove in court as it will be he said, she said. I think this is the only way you can sue or seek legal compensation from the seller. It is recommended to contact a lawyer and provide all the info to get a better advice.

 

[sammy01]

without a warranty from the seller, you've got nothing.