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NSW Merges Outdated Motor Acts, New Powers For Fair Trading

The New South Wales government will today introduce new laws into State Parliament, designed to combine two existing motor vehicle acts. The Motor Dealers Act 1974 and the Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980 will be merged under new legislation, known as th


The New South Wales government will today introduce new laws into State Parliament, designed to combine two existing motor vehicle acts.

The Motor Dealers Act 1974 and the Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980 will be merged under new legislation, known as the Motor Dealers And Repairers Act 2013.

Under the new act, out-dated terms such as “motor carriage propelled by any volatile spirit or steam” have been removed.

CHANGES UNDER MOTOR DEALERS AND REPAIRERS ACT 2013

  • Penalties for odometer tampering doubled from $11,000 to $22,000
  • The Motor Dealers Compensation Fund to be combined with a Repairers Fund with limits on claims increased from $30,000 to $40,000
  • Jurisdictional limit for a used vehicle dispute in the Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT) increased from $30,000 to $40,000
  • Fair Trading inspectors able to issue orders to a licensed dealer or repairer to fix faults without the consumer having to resort to legal action
  • Business licence categories reduced from 22 to just three
  • Licence exemptions allowed for simple repair work that does not impact on vehicle safety, such as fitting basic accessories, including windscreen wipers and roof racks
  • Choice of a three year or annual licence to allow businesses to choose the renewal option that suits them best
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