"THERE IS NO COMEBACK ON THESE VEHICLES"

jgoater, Dec 17, 4:25pm
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Dealer selling by auction.
Here we go again.
grangies, Dec 17, 4:30pm
I think that dealer is more implying that the winning bidder is bound by the rules to purchase the vehicle.

Not so much there being no mechanical comeback .
tgray, Dec 17, 4:43pm
"There is no comeback on these vehicles?"
Comeback? That's not how I read it.
msigg, Dec 17, 4:45pm
Nothing wrong with that, Don't buy it if you don't like it. Simple, it's not brand new.
noswalg, Dec 17, 4:54pm
Don't know why people get hung up on wording, he's still bound by the law and will have to stand by that regardless of how he's advertised it. I guess if the buyer is unaware of the law it could be to his advantage though.
tony9, Dec 17, 5:00pm
Yes, and the words "DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AWESOME RELIABLE CAR! " is sure going to set the standard if the buyer has a problem.

Another thing, TradeMe helpfully added this to the ad "Fuel economy is 4.8L per 100km.". Do they underwrite those figures?
richardmayes, Dec 17, 5:04pm
It's only illegal if you get caught / called out?

Several of the nationwide big-box furniture and appliance retailers are notorious for pretending the consumer guarantees act doesn't exist and pretending they are unaware of any obligations under that act.

And they are long-established brands with a public image and their identities are household names, i.e. a reputation to lose.

So it should come as no surprise that some car dealers are doing it on Trademe auctions too. ?
henderson_guy, Dec 17, 5:09pm
I may be going across the grain here, but the way it's worded makes me think that they intend that there's no comeback if you haven't inspected the car and aren't happy with the condition/features/colour or whatever.
I'm sure that any unforeseen failures will be put right. (I hope)
kazbanz, Dec 17, 5:40pm
I don't get that savvy operators like those guys are trying it on like that.
The advert is definitely trying to avoid the CGA
tgray, Dec 17, 7:34pm
It's disappointing to see.
These guys are MTA members and must know this is not on.
nightboss, Dec 17, 7:43pm
They have been ripping off the locals for many years. They are a disgrace to their trade.
franc123, Dec 17, 7:54pm
I think the intention of that statement is to say once you've won there is no backing out if you don't like what you see at pickup, as per #8. Its just not the best way of wording it.
tgray, Dec 17, 8:11pm
I thought "there is no comeback on these vehicles" was fairly self explanatory and your being far too kind if you think otherwise.
dr.doolittle, Dec 18, 5:56am
At the end of the day what are they going to do? Follow you home? Drag you through the courts & then hope to get paid, all for a couple of grand.
Winnings one thing, getting paid is often quite another.
I think they've worded it like that because they're probably sick of 'winners' of auctions mucking them about.
I've seen, and experienced, auctions where the winner will try to re-negotiate the price down by picking out normal wear or age as a fault.
kazbanz, Dec 19, 7:00am
Nope sorry dude I don't agree -Its a clear intent to try to avoid the CGA.
50% of the time they will get away with it.
mopsy3, Dec 19, 7:47am
Do tell?
tgray, Dec 19, 1:39pm
I would say 95% of the time.
sr2, Dec 19, 3:18pm
The permanently "unanswered" question speaks louder than words?
fordcrzy, Dec 19, 3:22pm
while i think the cga is a good thing in general, its sucks the big fat one when it comes to things like this. i mean seriously who beleives that some clapped out trade in done 300000kms should be covered by the cga? no wonder trade ins are worth nothing now. the dealer has to cover them. DUMB. if i was bidding on an auction that clearly stated AIWI etc then what do i expect? if it was a fresh import of the yard thats a different story or even a "decent" car, but old banger trades are just that
a.woodrow, Dec 19, 4:01pm
The car is a 2010 model with 85,000km on it
tgray, Dec 19, 4:31pm
Today I sold a 1992 Toyota Windom (trade in) with 200,000k for $1500.
Since I am in trade, the Consumer Guarantees Act applies.
It has a new WOF and drives great, but I hope the buyer is realistic with what you get for $1500.
kazbanz, Dec 19, 4:45pm
Did you click on the link?--This aint a 20 year old clunker this is a reasonably late model car.
tgray, May 27, 9:06pm
There other listings all say 'there is no comeback on these vehicles'.
Wish I was allowed to advertise like that.