Dodgy caryard WOF - Advice?

**Tank** · 21st April 2010, 09:22

There is a specific part of the CGA for car sales.

Basically it says that the car should last as a "REASONABLE" person would expect (that whipes DB out huh).

But what that maens is it depends on how much you paid for the car - and what you should reasonably expect. If the car cost $500 it is UN reasonable to expect that it is in perfect condition and will last years.

If you spend $5k - it is REASONABLE that it should at least past a couple of WOFS for major structural issues - like Rust.

The 6 months means nothing. There are plenty of cases (they are listed on the net) where cars have been returned over 6 or even 12 months after purchase.

Note if you buy private or voa tender / auction then the CGA does not apply - thus the dodgy "tender canter" in Manak-aw

**onearmedbandit** · 21st April 2010, 10:20

Been through this drama myself as a car dealer. At a yard I managed we sold a '96 Primera that had rust through the sills. We imported the car, it went through compliance fine, it passed it's warrant fine when we sold it. 6mths later it was back with a failed wof for rust in the sills. We had no choice but to exchange her into another vehicle. However, we took action against the complier.

**Mom** · 21st April 2010, 10:23

I bought a van from an outfit called "Richards Good Cars" in Otahuhu years ago. Richard sent it accross the road for a WOF, of course it passed. This palce was out the back of some shops and looked as dodgy as. Was a bit concerned, but as it ticked all the boxes I went ahead with the deal. That was 7 years ago. The van is still in service and costs what you would expect something of its vintage to warrant each year.

I would go back and ask the questions. You have nothing to lose at this point.