Kaz, a very interesting subject, it does seem silly that dealers can't with a buyer be advised clause that this is an end of life vehicle, sell functional but old vehicles. I found the conditions below from some car yard "out there", and wondered how they differed from the advice given over on the other thread. As a member of the general public I see them as much the same. No criticism intended whatsoever.
#Please carry out all or any pre purchase inspections before bidding because A bid is an UNCONDITIONAL binding decision to purchase.This means you are 100% certain it is fit for YOUR purposes #Caveat emptor:because of its age,stated faults and milage the car will be sold "as is where is on the understanding it is for dismantling purposes". this means that what you see is what you get! We strongly recommend you view the vehicle before bidding.
kazbanz,
Jul 29, 3:23pm
gammelvind.-The Op of the other thread has a bunch of other issues needing resolving. But to answer your question.-The devil is in the detail. It clearly states. It is sold for dismantling purposes. Youll notice there are probably a list of known faults too.
gammelvind,
Jul 29, 3:25pm
For sure, plus I note the various forms required as mentioned in the other thread. I would naturally assume that the dealer would be well on top of them.
kazbanz,
Jul 29, 3:36pm
I would think so.The trouble is the Com Com are cracking down on this sort of thing. -Keep in Mind I genuinely feel it was an idiotic change to the law. The intended target was the dealers selling "good" cars by auction.-ie fresh import fresh complied stock.
tony9,
Jul 29, 3:43pm
Well if it is sold for dismantling purposes, it should have the rego cancelled first. Otherwise it is clearly intended that it is still fit for use on the road.
2sheddies,
Jul 29, 4:05pm
He should just crush the dang cars and be done with it. it's not worth the potential hassle in this ridiculous, over regulated, red tape riddled day and age. You have to remember Joe Public has lost all forms of common sense and self responsibility, since they can so conveniently run cap in hand to the Consumer Affairs lot to fix their blunders each and every time.
kazbanz,
Jul 29, 4:16pm
Then again whats stopping joe public using the rolling shell as to receive the running gear from a munted doner?
seadubya,
Jul 29, 4:48pm
If all problems must be listed or are covered by CGA, could it not be listed as damaged exterior, damaged interior, damaged drivetrain, damaged suspension and brakes etc? Thereby creating a contract that seller and buyer accept represents a vehicle that it is road registered but in very poor condition with no good parts. Just wondering.
tony9,
Jul 29, 5:02pm
Yes, that would be fine, as long as the amount paid is what a reasonable person would expect to pay for a pile of scrap. Amount paid is one of the factors used by the CGA to determine the implied condition.
mals69,
Jul 29, 5:22pm
What is the big deal ? The law will take care of the vehicle at some point
snoopy221,
Jul 29, 5:33pm
MONEY OWING AND NO DUE DILIGENCE. i m h o
elect70,
Jul 30, 12:30pm
There are buyers who wouldnt even bother to register it just run it until caught or car claps out .
tamarillo,
Jul 30, 12:37pm
I'd support them being able to sell on the things if they can satisfy buyers and the law. Why not? Someone might want it for parts themselves, or be happy to fix it up. We've always recycled cats well and hope we can continue. Some might argue that the energy being used up in making a new car counters keeping older less efficient cars on the road longer.
kazbanz,
Jul 30, 12:53pm
Happy to help them do the legal thing.-The problem is they genuinely don't know what they don't know. In so many ways they have got it wrong.
gammelvind,
Jul 30, 6:13pm
I wonder how well he knew the tyres before he buggered the engine?
boss_hogg,
Jul 31, 9:21am
Is the odometer in miles? I think the ruc are in kms, cheap ruc.
seadubya,
Jul 31, 9:30am
I was thinking the same thing, odo definitely in miles and carjam shows miles too. Can you get RUC's in km and miles? Or are they getting a 40% discount?
intrade,
Dec 8, 8:16pm
i got 2 diesel from the uk fiat tipo odometer mechanical reads miles and km odometer reads uk miles. you buy 1000km road user charges as per normal on form but you only get like ~ 650 on your ruc lable because it gets converted in to miles on the lable to match the miles clocking on odometer. so no you dont get a discount . you would actuarly get shafted would you fit a km reading odometer in there.
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